Axalta unveils next-gen spectrophotometer, Axalta Irus Scan

Axalta has announced the launch of Axalta Irus Scan, its latest spectrophotometer for refinish customers. This new technology scientifically measures paint colour on a vehicle to provide accurate colour matches in waterborne and solvent-borne basecoat technologies. It joins the simple, three-step Axalta Irus digital colour management process as the first step of its Scan-Match-Mix.

Axalta Irus Scan leverages a patented inverse angle to detect hue shifting effect pigments which results in a more precise reading for popular achromatic effect colours. Additionally, it is the first spectrophotometer with built-in gloss measurement capabilities to ensure accurate surface preparation and clearcoat product usage.

Axalta Irus Scan

The high definition, RGB camera measures coloured sparkle and pairs with Axalta’s colour formula retrieval system which leverages a proprietary algorithm to provide the best colour match for the vehicle under repair from the newly refreshed database of more than two million colour formulas. This eliminates time in the colour match process allowing for more vehicles to be processed faster and more efficiently.

Troy Weaver, president of Global Refinish at Axalta, said of the new spectrophotometer:

“We are very proud of Axalta Irus Scan and are excited to introduce it to the market. This new technology was designed with the refinisher in mind as it leverages a next-generation RGB camera and a proprietary retrieval system to provide an accurate colour formula for the vehicle being repaired. Axalta Irus Scan improves the Axalta Irus digital colour management process as it delivers productivity, accuracy, and sustainability benefits to our bodyshop customers.”

The spectrophotometer has a user-friendly interface with a live view display of the RGB camera and does not require a skilled refinish technician to operate, thus optimising labour and improving paint booth productivity. Axalta Irus Scan provides accurate colour, sparkle and effect readings which reduces the need to do spray outs to check colour and decreases rework from colour match errors, resulting in product waste reduction as well as sustainability improvements.

To learn more about the new product, visit the Axalta website.