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Features of the MEC Color Matching Software

The purpose of using a color matching software is to achieve a desired and accurate color appearance. For instance, a customer might ask you to produce a standard color such as RAL 7001, or provide a sample as a reference, expecting that your final product will look identical under real application conditions.
To meet such expectations, several parameters must be carefully analyzed and controlled:

1. Color Uniformity

  • Consistency under different light sources:
    The produced sample and the reference must appear identical under all lighting conditions, including daylight and artificial light sources.

  • Consistency at different viewing angles:
    The color of both samples should remain visually identical even when viewed from various angles.

2. Gloss Uniformity

In many cases, surface gloss must also be matched. Differences in gloss can cause two samples with the same color formulation to appear visually different, leading to mismatches despite accurate color data.

Challenges and Industry Needs

As a manufacturer, you aim to produce colors at a lower cost in order to:

  • Increase your profit margin, and

  • Offer products at more competitive prices compared to your competitors.

However, achieving these goals through traditional tinting methods can be extremely difficult and sometimes impossible. Even when success is achieved, production often becomes highly dependent on specific individuals, and the absence of such experts may lead to production delays or even shutdowns.

The Solution: MEC Color Matching Software

Using a reliable color matching software alongside a spectrophotometer allows you to overcome these challenges effectively. A well-designed software can:

  • Reduce dependence on individual expertise, and

  • Enhance production capabilities with tools and features previously unavailable.

The MEC Advantage

Since its introduction, MEC Color Matching Software has been tested across various industries and continuously upgraded based on real-world industrial needs. MEC offers:

  • An advanced yet user-friendly interface,

  • Simple training suitable for users of all experience levels, and

  • Exclusive features not available in any other software of its kind.

Applications of MEC

MEC has been successfully implemented in a wide range of industries, including:

  • Liquid coatings: solvent-based, water-based, and two-component systems,

  • Powder coatings and masterbatch: for fibers, yarns, and plastics.

Key Capabilities

The software’s functionality can be divided into three main categories:

  1. Color Matching and Initial Formulation Prediction:
    Providing the most accurate initial estimation to reach the target color.

  2. Formula Correction and Optimization:
    Fine-tuning existing formulations to achieve a closer color match.

  3. Quality Control (QC):
    Performing detailed analysis and evaluation to ensure full compliance with visual and numerical color standards.

Conclusion

MEC Color Matching Software not only optimizes your production process but also enables you to achieve precise color matches, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
By integrating MEC into your workflow, you elevate your color management capabilities to an entirely new level of performance and accuracy.