Sensory Analytics: News
SpecMetrix Technology from Sensory Analytics Named Innovation of the Year
Sensory Analytics Awarded Third Patent for Coating Measurement Technologies
Sensory Analytics Introduces New Robotic QA Cell for Automated Coating Measurement
Sensory Analytics Launches Breakthrough Coating Measurement Systems for Packaging Industry
Sensory Analytics Awarded Second Patent for Coating Measurement Technologies
Sensory Analytics Expands European Outreach and Support through New Sales and Technical Service Agreement
Greensboro, NC and Lummen, Belgium (September 22, 2009) - Sensory Analytics, an emerging leader in non-contact coating and film thickness measurement systems, today announced an expansion of technical sales and support capabilities for its SpecMetrix® coating thickness measurement systems into Europe through an agreement with AeroTecs NV of Lummen, Belgium.
Under terms of the new agreement announced today, AeroTecs becomes the first European partner approved by Sensory for technical sales, support and certified repair of its complete line of SpecMetrix® coating and film thickness measurement systems. SpecMetrix® systems provide manufacturers of coated metals, containers, coils, sheet stock and films with a faster and more reliable means to measure coating thickness, thereby enhancing product quality and reducing their unit costs.
The cost-saving line of SpecMetrix® coating thickness measurement systems are available as manual and semi-automated lab units for QA and R&D use, as well as in-line coating measurement systems for the real-time measurement of wet or dry coatings during the manufacturing process.
SpecMetrix® systems can accurately and reliably measure thin films and coatings over base materials of any color for food, aerosol, beverage, tinplate and specialty container applications, in addition to coatings on medical devices and aerospace products. All SpecMetrix® systems deliver real-time coating thickness measurement results with nanometric precision and with no harm to the coating itself.
"Our new partners at AeroTecs are well positioned to help us meet the fast-growing global demand for our expanding line of SpecMetrix® coating measurement systems", said Greg Frisby, Chief Executive Officer of Sensory Analytics, LLC. "These exciting new SpecMetrix® systems will help European manufacturers to reduce their costs of quality and to reduce their product spoilage." said Luc Stultjens, President and CEO of AeroTecs NV.
About Sensory Analytics
Sensory Analytics is a leader in the development of manual, mobile, automated and in-line SpecMetrix® coating and film thickness measurement systems for manufacturers. The company's exclusive offerings are uniquely able to bring real-time coating measurement and process validation to QA labs, R&D centers, manufacturing plants and coating lines. For additional information, please visit Sensory Analytics at www.sensoryanalytics.com.
About AeroTecs
AeroTecs is a leading technical representative and distribution company in the European market specializing in innovative time-reducing and problem-solving tools and measurement equipment for production and maintenance use. For more information, visit www.aerotecs.com or www.recalcenter.com.
| Greg Frisby, Chief Executive Officer Sensory Analytics, LLC +336-315-6090 greg.frisby@sensoryanalytics.com |
Luc Stultjens, President & CEO AeroTecs NV +32 (0)11 424 066 luc@aerotecs.com |
SpecMetrix Technology from Sensory Analytics Named Innovation of the Year
Greensboro, NC (January 7, 2008) – Sensory Analytics, an emerging leader in non-contact coating measurement solutions, today announced that its SpecMetrix® coating measurement systems have been selected as the winner of the Innovation Award For Instrumentation by Finishing Today Magazine in its 2007 Innovation Awards Issue. These prestigious Innovation Awards are presented annually to recognize the year’s hottest innovations in the global product finishing and coatings markets.
According to Finishing Today, “These awards recognize the greatest achievements in new technology in materials, processes, instrumentation and equipment.” The editorial team at Finishing Today selected SpecMetrix ® technology for the Instrumentation Award stating that “No other technology can measure such a broad thickness range over so many different substrates.”
“We are honored that Finishing Today has recognized the tremendous impact that our SpecMetrix ® coating measurement technology is beginning to have on the coatings and finishing industry” said Greg Frisby, CEO of Sensory Analytics. “Our breakthrough non-contact coating measurement systems are helping beverage container, consumer packaging and aerospace manufacturers to optimize their coating quality while reducing product costs.”
All Sensory Analytics systems give users precise, real-time coating measurement results without the need for destructive testing or sample coupons, and with no harm to the coating itself. The patented systems, integrated with proprietary SensorMetric™ software, are being used in quality control laboratories and on the production floor to automatically capture and store real-time coating and film measurement results as part of a manufacturer’s quality assurance process.
About Sensory Analytics
Sensory Analytics is a fast-growing leader in the development of high precision coating thickness and color measurement systems for manufacturers. SpecMetrix® portable and SpecMetrix® RA automated coating measurement systems are uniquely able to bring real-time coating quality measurement and process validation to manufacturers within the aerospace, packaging, electronics, medical devices and industrial coatings markets. For additional information on the innovative and award-winning SpecMetrix® coating measurement systems, please contact the Sensory team today at 336-315-6090.
Sensory Analytics Awarded Third Patent for Coating Measurement Technologies
Greensboro, NC (December 17, 2007) – Sensory Analytics, an emerging leader in
non-contact and non-destructive coating measurement systems, today announced
the issuance of the company’s third patent, United States Patent 7,274,463. This
new patent covers the non-contact measurement of coatings using proprietary
sensor technologies and extends the company’s current intellectual property portfolio
related to multiple sensory options, methods and applications. The company has a
number of additional US and international patent applications pending and on file.
“The granting of this additional patent reflects our continued focus on innovation and
strengthens our intellectual property portfolio,” said Greg Frisby, CEO of Sensory
Analytics. “We are pleased to extend the reach of our technologies further into
manufacturing and product finishing segments and to bring additional value to our
shareholders.”
Based upon its expanding intellectual property portfolio, Sensory Analytics has
launched a series of innovative measurement tools, including the SpecMetrix® and
SpecMetrix® RA coating measurement systems. All Sensory Analytics systems give
users precise, real-time coating measurement results without the need for
destructive testing or sample coupons, and with no harm to the coating itself.
Capable of measuring coating thicknesses from 200 nanometers to 200 microns,
SpecMetrix® systems are helping manufacturing customers to reduce costs within a
number of production, finishing and quality assurance areas. The patented systems,
integrated with proprietary SensorMetric™ software, are used in quality control
laboratories and on the production floor to automatically capture and store real-time
coating and film measurement results as part of a manufacturer’s quality assurance
programs.
About Sensory Analytics
Sensory Analytics is a fast-growing leader in the development of high precision
coating thickness and color measurement systems for manufacturers. SpecMetrix®
portable and automated systems are uniquely able to bring real-time coating quality
measurement and process validation to the QA laboratory and shop floor for
manufacturers within the aerospace, packaging, electronics and industrial coatings
markets. For additional information on Sensory Analytics and their innovative
SpecMetrix® coating measurement systems, please visit www.sensoryanalytics.com.
Sensory Analytics Introduces New Robotic QA Cell for Automated Coating Measurement
Las Vegas, NV (October 15, 2007) – Sensory Analytics, an emerging leader in
non-contact and non-destructive coating measurement systems, today announced
the introduction of its revolutionary new SpecMetrix® RA Coating Quality Assurance
Cells at the 2007 Pack Expo Show (Booth S-5040) in Las Vegas, NV. These systems
provide manufacturers with a new tool for increasing quality and reducing unit costs.
The new SpecMetrix® RA quality assurance cells are the first automated systems
available to manufacturers that can measure films and coatings over any substrate
material and color, to include metal, composites, glass, plastic and paper.
Specially developed to meet the stringent quality requirements of the packaging,
aerospace, electronics and medical device industries, these new automated systems
enable manufacturers and processors to measure barrier and protective coatings,
over-varnish, inside spray, primer and performance coatings in real-time with
nanometric accuracy. The new coating quality assurance cell features 5-axis
capabilities for measuring complex surfaces and multiple parts.
The new SpecMetrix® RA systems also provide users with the unique ability to
precisely measure the thickness of either wet or dry coatings on their products.
“The SpecMetrix® RA systems offer manufacturers a new means to automate their
quality processes and better keep pace with the latest advances in manufacturing
and spray automation.” said Greg Frisby, CEO of Sensory Analytics. “These new
automated QA tools can also help manufacturers reduce labor hours and increase
their throughput.”
All SpecMetrix® systems deliver precise, real-time coating measurement results
without destructive testing and with no harm to the coating itself. Capable of
measuring coating thickness and color finishes, Sensory’s line of SpecMetrix® coating
measurement systems help customers reduce labor hours in production, finishing
and quality assurance areas. The patented systems, integrated with proprietary
SensorMetric™ software, enable real-time measurement and automated recording
and storage of data for subsequent review or for use within existing quality
assurance programs.
Sensory Analytics Launches Breakthrough Coating Measurement Systems for Packaging Industry
Greensboro, NC (October 9, 2007) – Sensory Analytics, an emerging leader in
non-contact and non-destructive coating measurement systems, today announced
the upcoming release of new SpecMetrix® coating measurement systems at the 2007
Pack Expo Show (Booth S-5040) beginning October 15, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV.
These systems will afford packaging industry manufacturers a new means to increase
quality and reduce their unit costs.
The new SpecMetrix® coating measurement system is the first system available to
the packaging industry that can measure films and coatings over any substrate
material and color, to include metal, glass, plastic and paper.
Specially developed to meet the stringent quality requirements of the packaging
industry, these new systems enable manufacturers and processors to measure overvarnish,
inside sprays, barrier and protective coatings in real-time with nanometric
accuracy. The new packaging coating measurement systems also feature precise
holding fixtures designed to best assure measurement accuracy and repeatability.
The new SpecMetrix® systems also provide users with the unique ability to measure
the thickness of both wet and dry coatings on their packaging products.
“These new tools help packaging manufacturers save both time and money while
also validating the quality of their applied coatings,” said Greg Frisby, CEO of
Sensory Analytics. “The SpecMetrix® system has the potential to significantly benefit
the metal, glass and plastic container segments of the packaging industry, whether
used in the lab or directly within a production environment.”
SpecMetrix® systems give users precise, real-time coating measurement results
without destructive testing and with no harm to the coating itself. Capable of
measuring coating thickness and color, SpecMetrix® measurement systems are
helping customers reduce labor hours in production, finishing and quality assurance
areas. The patented systems, integrated with proprietary SensorMetric™ software,
enable real-time measurement and the automatic recording and storage of data for
subsequent review or for use within existing quality programs.
Sensory Analytics Awarded Second Patent for Coating Measurement Technologies
Greensboro, NC (December 12, 2006) – Sensory Analytics, an emerging leader in non-contact and non-destructive coating measurement systems, today announced the issuance of the company’s second patent, United States Patent 7,128,985. This new patent covers the non-contact measurement of coatings using proprietary sensory technologies and extends the company’s current intellectual property portfolio related to anodized coatings and additional coating layers. The company has a number of other US and international patent applications pending and on file.
“The granting of this additional patent reflects our focus on innovation, validates our technology leadership and increases the protection of our intellectual property,” said Greg Frisby, CEO of Sensory Analytics. “We are pleased to further extend the reach of our technologies within automotive, aerospace, medical and other manufacturing segments and to bring additional value to our shareholders.”
Based upon its expanding intellectual property portfolio, Sensory Analytics has launched a series of innovative measurement tools, including SpecMetrix® portable measurement instruments. All Sensory Analytics systems give users precise, real-time coating measurement results without destructive testing and sampling methods, with no harm to the coating itself. Capable of measuring coating thicknesses from 200 nanometers to 200 microns, SpecMetrix® systems are supporting customers in a growing number of production, finishing and quality assurance areas. The patented systems, integrated with proprietary SensorMetric® software, enable real-time measurement and automatically record and store data for subsequent review or for use within other customer quality programs.