Spectro by Variable vs Mira by Microdynamics

Now Available: Spectro by Variable + Pantone® Color Subscription by Variable. Users are now able to access more than 16,500 Pantone colors directly through the Spectro by Variable app when they subscribe to a Pantone Color Subscription within. Created with frictionless color communication in mind, the Spectro by Variable app connects to the Spectro 1 and Spectro 1 Pro devices, allowing color professionals to achieve professional-grade color matches and view deep color data anytime, anywhere. About the Spectro 1 and Spectro 1 Pro Devices: Spectro 1 is a compact, affordable color measurement tool for accurately measuring and communicating color at the professional and industrial level. Using patented technology, the Spectro units are true spectrophotometers that deliver accuracy and repeatability comparable to expensive benchtop spectrophotometers—for a fraction of the price. Features: Scan, match, and compare colors View spectral curves for scanned colors Achieve exact matches with spectral curve and LAB values Have access to dozens of brands like Behr, Benjamin Moore, Dulux, PPG, Sherwin-Williams in the palm of your hand View matches under four different light sources including A, F2, D50, and D65 (Incandescent, fluorescent, horizon, and noon daylight) Include 2 & 10 degree observations Store scans and scan data Export scan history, inspection history, and saved colors Save and export spectral curve data in 10 nm increments between 400-700 nm Create and store standards through the Saved Colors features Supports multiple dE formulas And much more!

MIRA by MicroDynamics is a secure, cloud-based intelligence engine designed to revolutionize how Flexo and Gravure printing operations handle anilox quality control. Acting as a centralized data hub for Veritas™ inspection system users, MIRA (Making Intelligence Real and Actionable) connects tracking, maintenance, and performance metrics into a single, accessible platform via web or mobile application. By unifying data across multiple manufacturing sites worldwide, MIRA breaks down corporate silos and empowers teams—from quality control and production to purchasing and executive management—with shared, real-time insights. The platform allows businesses to monitor historical anilox roll performance, track cleaning and maintenance cycles, set up proactive performance alerts, and standardize volume thresholds globally. This level of visibility optimizes inventory usage, verifies measurement accuracy, ensures instruments remain calibrated, and ultimately helps maximize the return on investment for high-end inspection hardware. Furthermore, MIRA acts as a collaborative bridge between printers and their suppliers, building stronger, data-backed partnerships through transparent quality reporting. For operations moving toward advanced automation, the platform includes MIRA Robotics, a flexible API integration that enables fully autonomous operation of Veritas inspection systems. By integrating directly into presses and cleaning equipment, it unlocks true in-process measurement while removing the need for manual human control. Developed by MicroDynamics, an established leader with over 25 years of quality control innovation, MIRA brings global anilox management directly to your fingertips.