Aesthetix®: The Ultimate Surface Finish Solution
Aesthetix®: The Ultimate Surface Finish Solution
- Fully characterise all aspects of appearance perception – Why does this matter?
- Modular solution: Surface Brilliance | Texture | Effect Finish
- Aesthetix® can be used in-laboratory, portable in-field, inline in the production environment or as part of a Cobot / Robot solution
- Measures flat surfaces, curved parts and small surface areas
- Affordable technology starts at $7,500
Why is Aesthetix® the ultimate surface appearance measurement solution?
Multiple aspects of surface appearance contribute to how the quality of a surface is perceived. Consumers subconsciously observe the glossiness, colour, translucency and texture of surfaces when judging the aesthetic appeal of a product.
Product aesthetics is a major factor in driving consumer purchase. Designers and manufacturers invest significant resources in optimizing materials and processes for maximum consumer appeal.
Aesthetix® uses cutting-edge measurement technology* to quantify overall surface appearance with the closest correlation to human perception.
Multiple aspects of appearance can be measured with Aesthetix®
*Measurement technology co-developed with industrial and academic partners.
What is the Rhopoint Aesthetix®?
Aesthetix® is an advanced system that predicts the impact of surface quality on consumer perception using new measurement metrics.
This modular device measures all aspects of surface quality, including glossiness, texture, topography, surface patterns, and visual homogeneity. Adaptable to various workflows, it can measure flat, curved, and small areas with contact or non-contact methods. Aesthetix® can distill complex measurement into easy to understand perception parameters which can be used to set pass/fail tolerances. Enhanced with Rhopoint Appearance Elements software, it supports data sharing, storage, analysis and reporting, making it a comprehensive tool for surface quality assessment.
Aesthetix® Implementation
Research and Development
Use Aesthetix® perception metrics to understand what makes a perfect surface finish in the eyes of the consumer. Set new standards with defined pass/fail criteria.
Deploy Aesthetix® technology to suit your workflow
Quality control
A simple QA interface with job based work flow can be employed for routine surface inspection.
Automation
Designed for automation, the noncontact Aesthetix® sensor can be integrated into a cobot or robot measurement cell.
Portable inspection
Connected to a tablet, the Aesthetix® can be used as a portable off-site measurement tool.
Scalable data management
Rhopoint Appearance Elements provides a structured, fully indexed database for precise process optimisation and future AI-driven decision-making.
Local
A local database stores results, data and images from a single instrument. Data and images can be output for further analysis.
Network
A network database for multiple instruments and locations.
Cloud
Host your database on the Rhopoint cloud or use your organisation’s cloud.
Using Aesthetix® technology
The Aesthetix® instrument vision system comprises of a sensor unit connected via USB 3.0 supporting onsite inspection with a tablet, surface analysis with a laboratory PC and in-line quality control via SPC.
This modular device measures all aspects of surface quality, including glossiness, texture, topography, surface patterns, and visual homogeneity. Adaptable to various workflows, it can measure flat, curved, and small areas with contact or non-contact methods.
Measures flat surfaces, curved parts and small surface areas
Small Surface Areas
Interchangeable measurement adaptors allow for measurement of flat surfaces, small parts, small areas and curved surfaces.
Curved Parts
The instrument is able to accept custom jigs and adaptors for more repeatable measurement of small and complex parts.
Gels and Liquids
For non-contact measurement of delicate surfaces, liquid coatings, gels, creams and pastes, Aesthetix® can be used with a height-adjustable stand.
Cobot
High-throughput sample analysis can be achieved with Aesthetix® integrated into a laboratory cobot system.
In-Line
The Aesthetix® can be integrated into a production environment as a non-contact in-line sensor.