Rhopoint Instruments, a recognized leader in the realm of appearance measurement, is delighted to
announce the arrival of its most recent innovation, the Rhopoint Aesthetix IVS (Instrument Vision
System). Deriving its name from “Aisthēsis,” the Greek word for “perception,” the image-based
device combines the high-tech prowess of dual camera technology while offering a new level of
appearance measurement to describe how technical quality aspects are perceived by consumers. In
a harmonious blend of traditional and state-of-the-art technology, the Rhopoint Aesthetix not only
pioneers perception-based measurement but also offers backward compatibility with existing
international standards. This compatibility ensures that users can transition seamlessly to advanced
technology while maintaining continuity with their established processes and protocols.
The Aesthetix’s high-definition dual camera system enables a level of precision that captures the
subtleties of surface characteristics below human visual resolution and merges them with human
visual perception. Based on the latest academic research, Rhopoint has created a measurement
framework that captures all the important quality aspects of a surface that affect perception,
including gloss, haze, colour and texture, offering new ways to measure reflective contrast, sparkle
and coarseness, surface waviness and topography. Measurements, surface maps and images are
displayed and analysed in a comprehensive software package suitable for research and quality
control applications.
The ultimate measurement toolset, the Aesthetix combines the features of multiple single devices
into one device only, providing measurements for a comprehensive and complete understanding of
surface appearances, elevating industry standards for material analysis while reducing maintenance
costs.
“Integrating the new dimension of perception-based measurement while adhering to established
international standards, the Rhopoint Aesthetix is a testament to our dedication to innovation and
our respect for the tried and true,” says Tony Burrows Managing Director at Rhopoint Instruments.
“It’s a powerful tool that provides our clients with a new understanding of surface appearance and a
measure of the visual appeal of products to the consumer.”