{"id":33760,"date":"2025-07-09T15:02:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T13:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samatools.it\/?p=33760"},"modified":"2025-07-10T12:42:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T10:42:41","slug":"visual-inspection-and-medical-lasers-the-quanta-system-case-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samatools.it\/en\/case-study\/visual-inspection-and-medical-lasers-the-quanta-system-case-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Visual Inspection and Medical Lasers: The Quanta System Case Study"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to quality control, color isn&#8217;t just an aesthetic detail; it&#8217;s a technical parameter. In areas like medical laser technology, color consistency between batches is a mandatory standard for approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was the challenge faced by Quanta System Spa, an Italian company that specializes in the production of laser systems for medical, industrial and scientific applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd27Product Table<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Company name<\/strong><\/td><td>Quanta System Spa<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Industry<\/strong><\/td><td>High-precision laser systems (for tattoo removal, laser hair removal, etc.)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Problem<\/strong><\/td><td>Subjective visual inspections and inconsistencies between batches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SAMA Tools&#8217; Solution<\/strong><\/td><td>Colorimeter + Glossmeter + Technical Training<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Results<\/strong><\/td><td>More objective, repeatable, and traceable quality control<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Instruments used<\/strong><\/td><td>SA230 Colorimeter \u2022 SA0835 Glossmeter <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Problem: Too much Reliance on Visual Inspection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Inconsistant Appearance of Painted Components<\/strong><br>When changing suppliers or providing replacement parts years later, they found themselves with components that &#8211; although supposedly the same color &#8211; <strong>appeared visibly different<\/strong>.<br>Why?&nbsp; &nbsp;Two reasons that are often overlooked:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Slight color variations<\/strong> that are perceptible to the human eye.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Differences in surface gloss<\/strong>, which alter how color is perceived, even when using the same RAL code.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result: <strong>they had no objective way<\/strong> to measure and verify color and gloss.&nbsp; They depended on visual judgement or supplier reliability, which posed a serious risk to the visual quality of&nbsp; the final product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Solution:&nbsp; Reliable Tools for Objective Measurement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During an on-site training session at Quanta System Spa, we introduced two key instruments for objective visual inspection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SA230 <\/strong><strong>Colorimeter&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A portable, non-destructive tool for analyzing color differences between two or more samples using <strong>Lab and Lch<\/strong> coordinates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s ideal for quality control during both incoming and outgoing inspections and works with a wide range of materials &#8211; including&nbsp; <strong>plastic, metal, prints and painted surfaces<\/strong>.&nbsp; This tool is <strong>compact and precise <\/strong>and&nbsp;can be used directly on-site without the need for controlled environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This model displays the exact measurement area on a digital screen, which ensures <strong>accurate placement<\/strong> even on complex or detailed surfaces. Watch the video below and download the technical data sheet directly from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samatools.it\/en\/product\/multi-illuminat-colour-difference-meter-sa230\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>our website.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Colorimetro tristimolo - Colour difference meter SAMA Tools - SA230\" width=\"1680\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pgKCgoj8NkQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SA0835 <\/strong><strong>Glossmeter<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This non-destructive measuring instrument determines the <strong>degree of gloss<\/strong> on painted or polished surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ability to measure <strong>three different detection angles<\/strong> permits readings to be adapted to the surface&#8217;s gloss level, ensuring reliable and representative results.&nbsp; This feature makes it especially effective on critical or unique surface finishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samatools.it\/en\/product\/glossmeters-with-data-output-sa083x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>glossmeter<\/strong><\/a> is essential in many industries- including&nbsp;automotive, industrial coatings, furniture manufacturing and any field where visual appearance and surface gloss are critical quality parameters that require constant monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both instruments were introduced through practical training sessions to ensure correct and effective use by the production staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Results: Facts Instead of Opinions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By introducing these instruments and training:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quality control became <strong>more objective and traceable.\r\n<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color consistency across batches was <strong>standardized.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The team gained <strong>greater operational confidence.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The risk of non-conformaties and complaints was <strong>significantly reduced.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"1030\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samatools.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quanta-System-773x1030.jpg\" alt=\"The Quanta System Spa Team\" class=\"wp-image-33736\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samatools.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quanta-System-773x1030.jpg 773w, https:\/\/www.samatools.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quanta-System-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.samatools.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quanta-System-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.samatools.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quanta-System-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.samatools.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quanta-System-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.samatools.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Quanta-System.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you need more technical information?&nbsp; Write as today at <a href=\"mailto:sales@samatools.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>sales@samatools.it<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to quality control, color isn&#8217;t just an aesthetic detail; it&#8217;s a technical parameter. 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