Konica Minolta Launches SpectraMagic™ CMS Computer Color Matching Software

New software solution streamlines color formulation, improves accuracy, and reduces production costs for color-critical industries.

RAMSEY, N.J., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of SpectraMagic™ CMS, an advanced Computer Color Matching (CCM) software solution designed to help manufacturers achieve faster, more accurate color formulations while reducing waste and improving productivity.

In industries where color consistency is critical, including plastics, paints and coatings, masterbatch production, inks, and specialty materials, color adjustment remains one of the most time-consuming and costly production challenges. SpectraMagic™ CMS addresses this challenge by combining intelligent color-matching algorithms with seamless integration to Konica Minolta spectrophotometers, creating a comprehensive formulation and batch-correction platform.

SpectraMagic CMS combines formulation and capabilities within a single user-friendly software environment. The system supports color matching for opaque samples and offers simultaneous calculation of color and opacity for increased formulation accuracy.

Key capabilities include:

• Color matching algorithms for complex formulations
• Dedicated Color Help Desk support backed by decades of color application experience, providing practical guidance for laboratory and production formulation challenges
• Accurate pigment content control to prevent over-pigmentation
• Inclusion of binder intrinsic color for improved matching performance
• Continuous learning through production and laboratory feedback
• Support for automatic and manual formulation workflows
• Flexible reporting and export tools

SpectraMagic CMS integrates seamlessly with Konica Minolta's portfolio of portable and benchtop spectrophotometers, ensuring reliable measurement data throughout the color development process. The software also supports formulation across multiple substrates while helping users optimize pigment usage and reduce formulation costs.

Ideal applications include:

• Plastics manufacturing
• Paints and coatings
• Masterbatch and compounds
• Ink formulation
• Ceramics, dental materials, and other specialty products

With SpectraMagic CMS, Konica Minolta continues its commitment to helping manufacturers improve efficiency, reduce waste, and achieve consistent color quality from development through production.

About Konica Minolta Sensing Americas
Konica Minolta Sensing Americas provides advanced optical technology that precisely measures the elements of color and light. Our products have become a staple in research and manufacturing environments, helping organizations to meet product quality and operational goals with less waste, time, and effort. This commitment to creating value for customers is the core principle behind the Konica Minolta brand and has led us to develop the world's first portable spectrophotometer and the first light meter used on board a spacecraft (Apollo 8). It's also the driving force behind the high level of quality and precision built into each of our products and why we're regarded as the technological leader in color and light measurement solutions today.

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