PHILADELPHIA, PA — Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) has unveiled its latest innovation, the Axalta Irus Scan spectrophotometer, designed to revolutionize color matching for refinish customers. This cutting-edge technology accurately measures paint colors on vehicles, enhancing both waterborne and solventborne basecoat applications. The Irus Scan integrates seamlessly into Axalta’s streamlined digital color management process, which follows the steps: Scan – Match – Mix.
The Axalta Irus Scan stands out with its patented inverse angle technology, which detects hue-shifting effect pigments, providing precise readings for popular achromatic colors. Uniquely, it is the first spectrophotometer to feature built-in gloss measurement, ensuring optimal surface preparation and clearcoat application. Equipped with a high-definition RGB camera, it assesses colored sparkle and connects with Axalta’s extensive database of over two million color formulas. This proprietary algorithm-driven system identifies the best possible color match, significantly reducing the time spent on the color matching process and improving workflow efficiency in auto body shops.
Troy Weaver, President of Global Refinish at Axalta, expressed the company’s enthusiasm about the launch, stating, “We are very proud of Axalta Irus Scan and are excited to introduce it to the market. This new technology was designed with the refinisher in mind as it leverages a next-generation RGB camera and a proprietary retrieval system to provide an accurate color formula for the vehicle being repaired. Axalta Irus Scan improves the Axalta Irus digital color management process as it delivers productivity, accuracy, and sustainability benefits to our body shop customers.”
The user-friendly interface of the Axalta Irus Scan features a live view display, allowing easy operation without needing a highly skilled technician. This enhances labor efficiency and boosts paint booth productivity. By delivering precise color, sparkle, and effect readings, the new spectrophotometer minimizes the need for sprayouts to verify color accuracy and reduces rework from color match errors. These improvements not only cut down on product waste but also enhance sustainability, positioning the Axalta Irus Scan as a leading innovation in the refinish market.
For the latest news on everything happening in Chester County and the surrounding area, be sure to follow MyChesCo on Google News and MSN.