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Ciba acquires rights for color visualization software.


Ciba Specialty Chemicals “Ciba” redirects here. For the pre-1971 company, see Novartis.

Ciba Specialty Chemicals is a chemical company based in and near Basel, Switzerland. It was formed as the non-pharmaceuticals elements of Novartis were spun out in 1997, following the merger in the
, Basel, Switzerland, has signed an agreement with ColorViz for the exclusive worldwide distribution rights of Mosaic and Indigo color visualization Using the computer to convert data into picture form. The most basic visualization is that of turning transaction data and summary information into charts and graphs. Visualization is used in computer-aided design (CAD) to render screen images into 3D models that can be viewed from all  software. This agreement has enabled Ciba to extend its color management services to now include color visualization of 3D objects.

The Mosaic and Indigo software can be linked with Ciba's COLIBRI[TM] color formulation software to immediately view color effects, formulations, and styles on design objects and materials. Mosaic shows users the color space A system for describing color numerically. Also known as a "color model," the most widely used color spaces are RGB for scanners and displays, CMYK for color printing and YUV for video and TV.  that they can achieve with unique formulas, hence enabling specifiers to assess the technical feasibility of their colors. The Indigo software is used to simulate simulate - simulation  the actual objects in real time and apply effects.
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Title Annotation:Business & Industry
Publication:JCT CoatingsTech
Date:Apr 1, 2006
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