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HunterLab

Name: HunterLab
Address: 11491 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA, 20190, US
Telephone: (703) 471-6870

HunterLab instruments duplicate how our eyes see color. They measure your product color and give num

Our spectrophotometers measure your product color and give numerical values that correlate to what you see. These objective measurements optimize the confidence of your quality decisions. HunterLab's more than 60 years of experience and expertise ensure that you have the right spectrophotometer for your application. That's why thousands of companies have selected HunterLab to be their color measurement partner.

06/23/2026

Color is Quality. See it. Measure it. Master it.

The future of color measurement is here — and we're bringing it to IFT FIRST 2026.

Booth #3965 — McCormick Place, South Hall, Chicago, IL July 13–15

Come experience:
- Next-gen spectrophotometers in action — powered by HunterLab Essentials L2, the most advanced color analysis software in the industry

- A custom color quality roadmap for your needs, built with our experts

- Live measurement of your toughest samples

- HunterLab is your one-stop solution for every color need — and the trusted color partner to 90 of the top 100 global food & beverage brands.

Book your private demo — comment below, DM us, or schedule it on our website: https://www.hunterlab.com/en/contact/

Learn about our food color measurement solutions here: https://www.hunterlab.com/en/industries/food/
Learn about our beverage color measurement solutions here: https://www.hunterlab.com/en/industries/beverages/

06/22/2026

You asked, we listened.

Our color experts put together a complete guide to help you make the big call: Sunsetting your LabScan XE and upgrading to the HunterLab Agera L2, the reference-grade color measurement device we launched earlier this year.

What you'll learn:
- Why the move from LabScan XE to Agera L2 is worth it
- A side-by-side feature comparison
- The migration advantages waiting for you

And HunterLab color experts support you the whole way. We can assist with:
- Migration planning
- Correlation studies
- Standards & tolerance development
- UV-sensitive material evaluation
- Pharmaceutical applications
- Material-specific method optimization
- Software implementation
- Multi-site standardization
- Operator training & best practices

Don't miss this all-in-one guide built to make your upgrade seamless.

Read it now at: https://www.hunterlab.com/en/blog/labscan-xe-to-agera-l2-upgrade-a-complete-transition-guide-backed-by-hunterlab-support-from-step-one/

06/19/2026

How do you choose the right color measurement device for your food products — from spices to snacks?

One of the key factors to consider is the particle size of your samples.

This guide walks you through how to match the color measurement device to your sample:
→ How HunterLab helps you develop repeatable sample handling and presentation procedures
→ How standards, handling, and equipment work together
→ Which approach fits powders vs. irregular or non-homogeneous ingredients

Get it right the first time → https://www.hunterlab.com/en/blog/from-spices-to-snacks-solving-food-color-measurement-challenges-based-on-particle-size/

06/16/2026

It is time to sunset your LabScan XE.

The next-gen Agera L2 is ready to take its place, delivering reference-grade accuracy, stronger performance on your most challenging samples, and a modern workflow that protects your quality and profit.

And with HunterLab's expert transition support and guaranteed customer service, you're never doing it alone.

There's never been a better time.

06/15/2026

Most instruments can't separate color from haze — because they don't see far enough.

Vista L2 extends to 710 nm spectral range — far enough to isolate haze, measure chlorophyll, and deliver superior color accuracy across:

🫒 Edible oils
🍺 Beer & beverages
⛳ Petrochemicals
💊 Biopharma

Watch the video to see how → https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yK9OWY5lgDs

Then schedule your demo at https://www.hunterlab.com/en/

06/11/2026

Dear QC teams: accurate color measurement shouldn't depend on whether your sample is wet or dry.

This guide walks you through the full picture of getting the most out of your Color QC:
→ Why moisture changes how a sample looks → How it affects powders, coatings, and textiles differently → The real business costs of leaving that variable uncontrolled → How to build a color spectrophotometer framework that predicts final dry color from a wet sample

Full guide here → https://www.hunterlab.com/en/blog/color-measurement-of-wet-vs-dry-samples-handling-moisture-variables/

06/08/2026

Most instruments demand expensive specialty cells. Vista L2 doesn't — because precise Beer-Lambert Law application means standard cells are all you need.

Measure edible oil color at 5.25" or 1". Report APHA from smaller cells. Use the workflow you already trust.

See how Vista L2 works for your lab →
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nAnuWM7FpHY?feature=share

https://www.hunterlab.com/en/products/benchtop-spectrophotometers/vista-l2/

06/04/2026

Dear pharma manufacturers: skip the high costs of QC uncertainty.

HunterLab color experts put together this guide explaining how scientific color measurement is the best way to eliminate batch rejections through early warning signals — and how HunterLab spectrophotometers deliver accurate color measurement in sterile environments.

Full guide here → https://www.hunterlab.com/en/blog/color-measurement-in-sterile-environments-pharmaceutical-challenges/

06/01/2026

⚡ What if your color measuring device worked as fast as you think?

The Vista®️ L2 delivers instant pass/fail readings, real-time analysis, and millions of measurements stored onboard — no PC, no lag.

Watch it's huge onboard computing power and storage in the video below https://www.youtube.com/shorts/PPsA0a4BMCA

👉 Schedule a demo now: https://www.hunterlab.com/en/products/benchtop-spectrophotometers/vista-l2/

05/01/2026

New launch. New edge. New way to outpace the competition.
At HunterLab, we don’t launch products to keep up.
We launch them to help you stay ahead.

Meet Vista®️ L2 — our next-generation transmission spectrophotometer engineered to help you make smarter QC decisions, faster.
✔️ Measure color + haze in one step
✔️ Gain deeper insight with chlorophyll at 710 nm
✔️ Use standard cells, no specialty pathlength cells needed
✔️ Streamline workflows with built-in PC power, smart software, and LIMS/SPC connectivity

For transparent and translucent liquids and solids, Vista L2 helps you verify purity, protect quality, and move faster with confidence.
If staying competitive means upgrading how you control quality… this overview video is worth 3 minutes.

🎥 Watch how HunterLab is pushing color science forward — again: https://youtu.be/_BRF1BndaRA
Ready to level up your QC? Let’s talk.

https://www.hunterlab.com/en/contact/

Address

11491 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, VA
20190

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(703) 471-6870

Website

http://www.hunterlab.com/

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