QuadTech launches color technologies

Both new products were introduced at drupa in early June.

QuadTech president Karl Fritchen commented: ‘The live demonstrations at drupa were virtually “standing room only” events every day. ColorTrack and DeltaCam both generated high interest in Europe, and we are eager to debut these solutions in the Americas.’

ColorTrack is described as a ‘unique, highly adaptive’ new color management software for packaging applications. Without any hardware modifications to the press, QuadTech’s ColorTrack software integrates with ink formulation software to simplify workflow and reduce the number of ink corrections needed to achieve accurate, optimal color.

‘Meeting the quality and consistency demands of brand owners has become increasingly difficult,’ said Stephan Doppelhammer, QuadTech marketing manager for packaging. ‘QuadTech, in partnership with ColorConsulting, has developed a “color expert in a box” that automates the process of delivering absolute consistency from press-to-press, shift-to-shift, and plant-to-plant.’

With human color experts, according to QuadTech, three to five color corrections on start-up are typical for a new job – or even six to eight for difficult colors. ColorTrack can achieve more accurate color in one or two corrections. ColorTrack is the only software that offers this level of press-side connection between color measurement and ink management.

QuadTech’s Color Measurement with DeltaCam makes advanced, in-line spectral measurement affordable. For around the cost of a color register system, printers can utilize accurate, automated L*a*b* measurement on film, paper or board – ensuring that all printed product is within their customers’ color specifications.

Printers can reduce time and waste while maintaining color throughout the roll – without the need to wait for a roll change to measure with a handheld device. Operators can spot problems early and make corrections quickly, thus minimizing waste, customer complaints, and rebates.

Live demonstrations of QuadTech’s ColorTrack are scheduled for 9:30am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, and 4:00pm daily.