BYK-Gardner recently announced the launch of its new spectro2profiler, an instrument to measure color and gloss, as well as the 3D topography of the surface texture. Visual quality perception is influenced by color, gloss, and the surface structure. Like our visual judgement, the new spectro2profiler reportedly measures all three parameters simultaneously in a robust, portable tool.

The spectro2profiler uses a circumferential illumination at 45° with 0° viewing. The company reports that an extra-large measurement spot with homogenous illumination guarantees highly repeatable and representative readings. High accuracy and inter-instrument agreement are reportedly ensured, enabling the use of digital standards.