NW-12 is a portable compact and light-weight color & whiteness meter. Using this model, it is possible to measure color of samples for all the color systems and color difference formulae, including the evaluation of whiteness. Its measuring operation is very simple. What you have to do is just putting a sample on the sample stage and press a button on the operation panel, and measured values will appear on the display. This model is really an innovative instrument that enables to measure various types of solid, powder and pellet samples, etc. It will be optimum for color and whiteness management of painting, foods, paper, pharmaceuticals, cement, etc.