TAC7 scanning enables the measurement of color, texture, gloss and other surface appearance characteristics, which are stored in a highly realistic, accurate and precise digital material data format. This Appearance eXchange Format (AxF) enables designers and manufacturers the ability to fully characterize and render a range of materials, from special-effects automotive paints, to fabrics and plastics. Leverage Appearance Lab scanning service experts to accurately capture the appearance properties of physical material samples and deliver a rapid return on investment by significantly reducing costs and design approval time associated with the development and distribution of multiple physical samples. 

 

Benefits:

• Minimize the time needed to manage a library of physical samples by leveraging highly accurate digital file formats that accurately capture appearance characteristics 
   

• Use the services-based approach in environments requiring scanning for a limited number of samples annually to minimize the need to invest in equipment 
   

• Use TAC Services as an entry point to the Total Appearance Capture Ecosystem in a pilot approach format to determine how data fits into workflows and whether it makes sense to invest in a TAC7 scanner.