X-Rite partners with Esko to accelerate packaging lead times

X-Rite Incorporated and Esko have announced they will showcase connected color technology at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona, demonstrating how the systems help label printers and converters reduce lead times, optimize print quality and support real-time brand color conformance from design through production.

Visitors to the joint booth in Hall 5, 5D31 and 5E31, will experience how MeasureColor Production redefines print quality control by connecting prepress, press-side and QA into a centralized workflow. Designed to work with existing systems, MeasureColor helps flexo, offset, and digital printers reduce setup times, optimize ink usage, and monitor color performance in real-time.

The companies will demonstrate how the eXact 2 handheld spectrophotometer connects with Esko's new Print Clone software, a cloud-native AI-powered technology that simplifies color matching in digital production environments. Digital printers can reproduce colors from previously printed labels or packaging with precision by uploading a PDF into Print Clone and measuring physical samples with eXact 2.

'Converters today face mounting pressure to deliver consistent, high-quality color across shorter press runs and complex substrates,' commented Jon-Michael McCartney, director of print and packaging at X-Rite. 'MeasureColor Production helps teams meet these demands by reducing press downtime, simplifying quality control and supporting operators of all experience levels.'

X-Rite's connected technology enables consistent color across packaging types, print processes and global supply chains. Featured systems include PantoneLIVE for digital color communication, ColorCert for print quality analytics and Autura Ink for centralized ink formulation and control.

Attendees will see the latest measurement and scanning devices, including eXact 2 and IntelliTrax2, as well as a live demonstration of Veoria DeltaOne integrated with MeasureColor Production to maintain color accuracy and production stability.