X-Rite’s Autura Ink awarded

X-Rite announces that its Autura Ink received the PRINTING United Alliance 2024 Pinnacle Award for ‘Color Management and Quality Control’. A cloud-native solution, Autura Ink helps accelerate ink development by providing a centralized platform for all formulation, storage, approval, retrieval, and quality control needs for offset, flexo, gravure, and screen-printing inks. The Pinnacle Product Awards recognize products that significantly enhance the printing industry through exceptional quality, capability, and productivity. The Autura Ink platform simplifies data sharing between formulation, quality control, and PantoneLIVE. Users will no longer need to switch between applications to validate formulas which are done seamlessly within the Autura platform. It also integrates with X-Rite spectrophotometers, including the eXact 2 Family, to create a connected workflow and enhance efficiency.

With Autura Ink, machine operators can quickly identify ink variations and minimize downtime due to colour mismatches. The integrated BestMatc feature allows operators to determine if an ink is within specification or if adjustments are needed. If the on-press color does not meet specifications, the Quick Correct feature facilitates ink formula adjustments to bring the press back on color quickly and reduce press returns. Autura Ink also supports a more sustainable approach to print production by promoting the reuse of materials.