(BYK-Gardner USA: Columbia, MD) -- BYK-Gardner USA, a worldwide partner of the automotive, paint, and plastics industries for quality control of color, appearance, and physical properties, introduces the color2go, a portable spectrophotometer that combines precise color and 60° gloss measurement with digital standards.

The instrument complements the newly introduced color2check and extends BYK Gardner’s portfolio to meet the full range of customer requirements from price-sensitive beginners to professional users with high specifications.

The color2go features a lightweight and rugged design with horizontal alignment, making color and gloss measurements simple, stable, and secure. Its 2.8-in. color touchscreen with icon-based menus, clear data tables, and graphical displays ensures intuitive operation.

“Touch and swipe” can be used as on a smartphone—even when wearing gloves—enabling efficient use in laboratories, production, or field environments. To ensure long-term protection, the instrument is delivered with a dedicated garage. When not in use, the color2go can be safely stored to protect it from dust. The garage also provides space for the test standard box so that it is always nearby.

Technical performance is a key criterion when selecting a portable spectrophotometer, especially when they are used in a global supply chain process. The color2go offers improved measurement accuracy and supports the exchange of digital standards, enabling consistent color management across locations and partners worldwide. For materials containing fluorescent ingredients, long-term color stability might be affected by exposure to sunlight. The color2go detects fluorescence and provides a warning message when such materials are measured. This helps users evaluate potential color changes over time and ensures greater confidence in quality assessments.

To support smart and efficient data analysis, the color2go is supplied with two smart-chart licenses. The intuitive software enables comprehensive evaluation of color and appearance data. It is available in two versions:
• smart lab for flexible laboratory workflows, e.g., quality control of supplied parts or R&D tasks
• smart process for a standardized global process control with defined measurement procedures and consistent reporting across locations

With its combination of precise measurement technology, practical design, integrated software, and user-focused functionality, the color2go offers a well-balanced solution for both routine quality control and more demanding applications.

For more information about this product, see color2go d/8 and color2go 45/0.

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