Konica Minolta Sensing Unveils CL-500A Illuminance Spectrophotometer for LED and OLED Measurements at Strategies In Light 2012 RAMSEY, N.J., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. (KMSA), the worldwide leader in the industrial measurement of color, light and shape, announces its participation as an exhibitor at Strategies In Light 2012 being held at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA February 7-9, 2012. Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120123/NY40286 At this year's show KMSA will continue focusing its attention on the measurement of new Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) technology used in general lighting fixtures and other applications. Its newest and most anticipated product offering is the CL-500A Illuminance Spectrophotometer. The CL-500A joins Konica Minolta's legendary line of illuminance meters. This includes the T-10A series and CL-200A, both of which have been labeled the meters of choice by lighting professionals. The CL-500A was developed not only to measure illuminance, but also to aid in the spectral evaluation of next generation lighting technologies. LEDs and OLEDs are huge growth markets that have been expanding worldwide in the last several years becoming the preferred technology in a variety of lighting applications. This instrument is what our customers have been waiting and asking for since the LED movement began. As the leader in light measurement, professionals always come to us to understand and learn how to properly characterize LEDs and OLEDs. Today, we have answered the call by providing the CL-500A. This unit can do it all; from illuminance, to CRI (color render index) and spectral measurements. All of this within one simple, easy to use device," stated Joe Esteves, Regional Sales Manager for Konica Minolta Sensing Americas. Also on display will be Konica Minolta's new OLED panels a joint project with GE Lighting. KMSA will be conducting demonstrations of the CL-500A and other offerings at booth #701. Visit Konica's all new website for more details and to request a quote. Stay connected with Konica! Friend us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter, and Watch us on YouTube About Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. (KMSA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta Holdings USA, Inc., is recognized as the international leader of industrial color, light and shape measurement. The company is responsible for product lines that continuously revolutionize how visual perception is measured by the world. An industry pioneer, as well as innovator, Konica Minolta Sensing developed and introduced the first portable color measurement units to the world. Presently, their catalog contains instruments such as portable colorimeters as well as portable and benchtop spectrophotometers for color measurement, spectroradiometers and lux meters for light/display measurement and 3D non-contact scanners for shape measurement. Thousands of companies across the globe choose to depend on Konica Minolta Sensing equipment when color, light or 3D measurement is vital to the manufacturing process. Konica Minolta Sensing's products can be found in a wide array of industries including food, plastics, paints, coatings, automotive, aerospace and cosmetics. Konica Minolta Sensing's Ramsey, New Jersey corporate headquarters is fully equipped with a state of the art service center, 3D scanning laboratory, tech support center, and a focused sales force dedicated to both the North American and South American regions. When it comes to color, light and shape measurement - the world looks to Konica Minolta. Lou Carulli Marketing Manager Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. +1-201-785-2413 lcarulli@se.konicaminolta.us http://sensing.konicaminolta.us SOURCE Konica Minolta