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    1. Thermoforming

    Spectrophotometer is easy to learn and user friendly

    May 4, 2015
    This portable spectrophotometer from Datacolor is designed for formulation and quality control of color.
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    Datacolor560x373box

    Check 3 This portable spectrophotometer from Datacolor is designed for formulation and quality control of color.

    What's new? The instrument design, including intuitive user interface, and illuminated sample port for precise positioning.

    Benefits Easy to learn and easy to use. With a horizontal orientation, the user can take measurements even in the most difficult areas including height-constrained environments. The tool is equipped with Bluetooth and USB peripheral support.

    Datacolor, Lawrenceville, N.J., 609-924-2189, www.datacolor.com

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