When it comes to product quality, appearance matters - and for British manufacturers, getting the visual finish just right is key. Enter the Rhopoint Aesthetix®, a ground-breaking surface appearance measurement system designed and built right here in the UK.
Developed by Rhopoint Instruments, the Aesthetix® gives manufacturers a powerful new way to measure how a surface really looks - something the human eye does every day, but machines rarely capture accurately. Whether it’s glossy coatings, textured plastics, or metallic finishes, the Aesthetix® provides detailed, objective data to help ensure every product looks as good as it performs.
The system comprises a range of powerful software-driven modules:
Surface Brilliance Module – Evaluates gloss, reflectivity, and distinctness of image (DOI) to ensure a mirror-like finish. Perfect for industries requiring ultra-smooth, high-gloss surfaces.
Texture Module – Assesses surface waviness and micro-texture, detecting subtle imperfections that impact quality and visual appeal.
Effect Finish Module – Analyses sparkle, graininess, and colour variation, providing critical data for coatings with metallic and pearlescent effects.
Cross-Cut Adhesion
This module automates a traditionally manual process, objectively testing how well coatings stick to surfaces. It meets both ASTM D3359 and ISO 2409 standards, taking the guesswork out of adhesion testing.
Polishing Quality
Ideal for glossy, high-visibility surfaces, this module spots and quantifies scratches, swirls, and holograms - ensuring final products meet the most demanding visual standards.
Whether used in the lab, on the production floor, or integrated into robotic inspection systems, the Rhopoint Aesthetix® fits seamlessly into British manufacturing workflows. It's a proud symbol of UK innovation - helping our manufacturers deliver perfection, every time.
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