ColorLite will present solutions for colour measurement in plastics processing at Fakuma 2026 in Friedrichshafen. The focus will be on a digitally networked online colour measurement system that continuously measures the colour of plastic granules and provides measurement data in real time for quality control.
Meet us from 12 to 16 October 2026 in Hall B4, Stand 4010.
Why continuously measure plastic granules?
In conventional quality control, individual samples are often taken from the production process and measured afterwards. These samples provide important information – but they only ever represent a specific point in time.
This is where continuous colour measurement comes in.
The system presented by ColorLite at Fakuma measures plastic granules close to the production process in a specially designed granule measurement chamber. Measurement and evaluation are automated. The resulting measurement data is visualised in real time and is immediately available for quality control.
This makes it possible to track colour changes throughout the ongoing process instead of relying solely on comparisons between individual samples.
Detect colour deviations earlier
Continuous colour measurement of plastic granules with the ColorLite sph ipm – measurement data is recorded and evaluated directly in the process.
Material and batch variations can have a significant influence on the colour quality of plastic granules. A high measurement frequency therefore provides a much broader data basis for assessing the ongoing process.
The advantage: colour changes become visible at an early stage and can be evaluated before the next sample would normally be tested. At the same time, there is no need for time-consuming sample preparation.
Measurement data can be digitally evaluated and documented. This makes developments within the production process traceable and allows colour deviations to be viewed not only as individual measurement values, but also over time.
Colour measurement as part of digital quality assurance
Modern quality control requires more than simply recording measurement values. The data must be available where it is needed to assess and control the process.
The ColorLite online colour measurement system can therefore be integrated into existing process management and quality assurance structures. In this way, the solution combines reproducible spectral colour measurement with continuous, digitally supported process monitoring.
From plastic granules to the finished component
Not every measurement task in the plastics industry requires continuous online measurement. ColorLite will therefore also present solutions for other quality control applications at Fakuma.
Stationary laboratory measurement systems provide standardised measurement conditions and high repeatability, for example in quality control, product development and the comparison of material and production samples.
Portable colour measurement instruments, on the other hand, are suitable for flexible measurements directly on components, moulded parts, surfaces or films – for example in production, quality assurance, development or incoming goods inspection.
The ColorLite portfolio therefore covers everything from continuous colour measurement of plastic granules and standardised laboratory measurements through to mobile colour control of the finished component.
ColorLite at Fakuma 2026
ColorLite has been a regular exhibitor at Fakuma since 2008. In 2026, we will once again use the trade fair as an opportunity to discuss specific measurement tasks and colour control requirements with professionals from the plastics industry.
Would you like to know which measurement technology is best suited to your application?
Visit us at Fakuma 2026:
12–16 October 2026
Messe Friedrichshafen
Hall B4 | Stand 4010
You are also welcome to contact us in advance and arrange a personal meeting with our team at Fakuma.
Frequently asked questions about colour measurement of plastic granules
What is continuous colour measurement of plastic granules?
Continuous colour measurement records plastic granules close to the production process at short measurement intervals. This creates an ongoing data basis that makes colour changes during the production process visible.
What is the advantage compared with sample-based measurement?
Individual samples only represent specific points in time. Continuous measurement, on the other hand, makes it possible to monitor colour trends and deviations throughout the ongoing process and detect changes at an earlier stage.
Do plastic granules need to be prepared before measurement?
The online measurement system presented at Fakuma does not require time-consuming sample preparation. The granules are measured directly in the specially designed granule measurement chamber.
Can the measurement data be processed digitally?
Yes. The measurement data can be digitally evaluated, visualised and documented. This makes developments in the production process traceable and allows the data to be integrated into existing quality and process management structures.
What other measurement solutions will ColorLite present at Fakuma?
In addition to continuous granule measurement, ColorLite will present stationary laboratory measurement systems and portable colour measurement instruments for a wide range of applications in plastics processing – from laboratory measurements to mobile colour control directly on the finished component.
