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RESTON, Va., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HunterLab®, the global leader in color measurement innovation, today announced the launch of the Agera® L2 Spectrophotometer / Colorimeter, a reference‑grade solution engineered to deliver visually aligned color measurement across the most demanding applications.
Achieve reference-grade color accuracy with Agera L2. Built for tight tolerances and long-term reliability, Agera L2 combines certified Grade 'A' CIE D65 source illumination, superior low-reflectance performance, the industry's largest measurement area, and built-in PC power and storage. Agera L2 delivers confident, visually aligned measurements, whether or not a controlled D65 viewing environment is available.
Agera L2 is the ideal color measurement solution for plastics, plastic recycling, packaging, retroreflective and safety materials, textiles, coatings, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, paper and related materials, and anything with 20% reflectance or less.
Click here to see the product video to learn more: Watch Agera L2 in action!
"For decades, HunterLab has defined what accurate color measurement means. With Agera L2, we're raising that bar again—setting a new standard for color accuracy by aligning instrument data with human vision, even in the most demanding applications," said Bob Weaver, President of HunterLab. "Agera L2 delivers reference‑grade performance that quality teams can trust—across labs, production lines, and global locations."
What Sets Agera L2 Apart?
Key Features and Benefits
- Purpose-Built Strength for Critical Industries
Reference-grade 0°/45° circumferential instrument for accurate color measurement where tight tolerances and visual agreement are essential. - Simplified Operator Experience
Essentials L2 software offers a clear, touch-optimized interface—supporting fast decisions with minimal training. - PC Power Built-In
Fully self-contained workstation with onboard processing and storage for more than 4 million measurements. - True D65 Daylight Illumination
Certified Grade 'A' CIE D65 source provides consistent visual accuracy across labs, lines, and locations. - Enhanced Performance for Dark Samples
6x improvement in accuracy and visual correlation on samples below 20% reflectance. - Precision for Fluorescent Materials
True D65 illumination with controlled UV calibration ensures reliable measurement of retroreflective and optically brightened materials. - Extra-Large Area of View
Largest single measurement area—4x to 16x larger than typical instruments—for textured, patterned, and directional materials. - Built-In Sample View Camera + Screen Recording
Confirms sample alignment, captures images, and records data for traceability and training. - Simultaneous Color and 60° Gloss Measurement
Reports both values in one reading to streamline workflows. - Built for Data Integrity and Compliance
Role-based user management, audit logging, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. - Rugged Design for Real-World Reliability
Sealed optical engine protects against dust, lint, powders, and spills. - Advanced Data Export and Communication
Ethernet, USB, and HDMI connectivity, easily integrate with LIMS and SPC systems.
The Agera L2 reinforces HunterLab's leadership in color measurement by giving quality control teams a powerful tool to capture, quantify, and interpret color data with greater precision; helping them maintain consistency, meet standards, reduce waste, and improve production.
To request a demo or learn more, visit www.hunterlab.com or contact sales@hunterlab.com.
RESTON, Va., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HunterLab®, the global leader in color measurement innovation, today announced the launch of the Agera® L2 Spectrophotometer / Colorimeter, a reference‑grade solution engineered to deliver visually aligned color measurement across the most demanding applications.
Achieve reference-grade color accuracy with Agera L2. Built for tight tolerances and long-term reliability, Agera L2 combines certified Grade 'A' CIE D65 source illumination, superior low-reflectance performance, the industry's largest measurement area, and built-in PC power and storage. Agera L2 delivers confident, visually aligned measurements, whether or not a controlled D65 viewing environment is available.
Agera L2 is the ideal color measurement solution for plastics, plastic recycling, packaging, retroreflective and safety materials, textiles, coatings, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, paper and related materials, and anything with 20% reflectance or less.
Click here to see the product video to learn more: Watch Agera L2 in action!
"For decades, HunterLab has defined what accurate color measurement means. With Agera L2, we're raising that bar again—setting a new standard for color accuracy by aligning instrument data with human vision, even in the most demanding applications," said Bob Weaver, President of HunterLab. "Agera L2 delivers reference‑grade performance that quality teams can trust—across labs, production lines, and global locations."
What Sets Agera L2 Apart?
Key Features and Benefits
- Purpose-Built Strength for Critical Industries
Reference-grade 0°/45° circumferential instrument for accurate color measurement where tight tolerances and visual agreement are essential. - Simplified Operator Experience
Essentials L2 software offers a clear, touch-optimized interface—supporting fast decisions with minimal training. - PC Power Built-In
Fully self-contained workstation with onboard processing and storage for more than 4 million measurements. - True D65 Daylight Illumination
Certified Grade 'A' CIE D65 source provides consistent visual accuracy across labs, lines, and locations. - Enhanced Performance for Dark Samples
6x improvement in accuracy and visual correlation on samples below 20% reflectance. - Precision for Fluorescent Materials
True D65 illumination with controlled UV calibration ensures reliable measurement of retroreflective and optically brightened materials. - Extra-Large Area of View
Largest single measurement area—4x to 16x larger than typical instruments—for textured, patterned, and directional materials. - Built-In Sample View Camera + Screen Recording
Confirms sample alignment, captures images, and records data for traceability and training. - Simultaneous Color and 60° Gloss Measurement
Reports both values in one reading to streamline workflows. - Built for Data Integrity and Compliance
Role-based user management, audit logging, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. - Rugged Design for Real-World Reliability
Sealed optical engine protects against dust, lint, powders, and spills. - Advanced Data Export and Communication
Ethernet, USB, and HDMI connectivity, easily integrate with LIMS and SPC systems.
The Agera L2 reinforces HunterLab's leadership in color measurement by giving quality control teams a powerful tool to capture, quantify, and interpret color data with greater precision; helping them maintain consistency, meet standards, reduce waste, and improve production.
To request a demo or learn more, visit www.hunterlab.com or contact sales@hunterlab.com.
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HunterLab Unveils Agera® L2, a Reference‑Grade Spectrophotometer Designed for Visual Agreement and Tight Tolerances
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RESTON, Va., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bechtel today announced the appointment of Lucy Martin as president of its Mining & Metals (M&M) business, effective April 6, 2026. She succeeds Ailie MacAdam, who will retire in May after an exceptional 41-year career with the company.
Lucy Martin, President of Bechtel’s Mining & Metals Business
"Lucy is a proven leader with the strategic vision, deep mining sector knowledge, operational discipline, and customer focus to advance our Mining & Metals business," said Craig Albert, Bechtel President and COO. "Over more than two decades, she has built diverse, creative, high-performing global teams focused on solving our customers' most important challenges and is exceptionally well positioned to lead this business into its next phase of growth. We are also deeply grateful to Ailie for her remarkable leadership and lasting contributions to Bechtel."
Martin brings more than 24 years of experience with Bechtel, with a track record of driving growth, strengthening performance, and delivering results by meeting customers' expectations across global markets. Her leadership roles have included:
- General Manager, South America — Accountable for all aspects of the mining business in South America, including profit and loss, talent management, operations and business development, advancing major copper and water infrastructure projects while strengthening long-term partnerships in critical minerals markets.
- Operations Manager, Americas — Led operational performance across projects in the Americas, with responsibility for execution discipline, delivery outcomes, and operational risk management.
- Chief Financial Officer, M&M — Oversaw commercial strategy, financial forecasting, and portfolio‑level risk management, strengthening financial discipline and improving portfolio performance globally.
- General Manager, Asia Pacific — Drove regional growth and expanded our iron ore offering, including opening the Perth office and establishing our bulk material handling Centre of Excellence, deepening customer relationships across Australia and the broader region.
"Our Mining & Metals business has strong momentum and a clear strategy," said Martin. "My focus is to build on that foundation while sharpening how we support our customers in a rapidly evolving global market. We will continue to enhance how we deliver — helping customers solve their most complex challenges, from cost-effective development and productivity to safety, reliability, and certainty of outcomes."
MacAdam, who has served as president since 2020, leaves behind a legacy of strengthened execution, improved financial performance, and sustained growth. Under her leadership, the business advanced major projects in key global markets and achieved its strongest new work bookings in 15 years in 2025.
For more information about Bechtel's Mining & Metals capabilities and solutions, visit bechtel.com.
About Bechtel
Bechtel is a trusted engineering, construction and project management partner to industry and government. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Bechtel serves the Energy; Infrastructure; Manufacturing & Technology; Mining & Metals; and Nuclear, Security & Environmental markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. www.bechtel.com
Contact: Ashley Accardo| aaccardo@bechtel.com
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RESTON, Va., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bechtel today announced the appointment of Lucy Martin as president of its Mining & Metals (M&M) business, effective April 6, 2026. She succeeds Ailie MacAdam, who will retire in May after an exceptional 41-year career with the company.
"Lucy is a proven leader with the strategic vision, deep mining sector knowledge, operational discipline, and customer focus to advance our Mining & Metals business," said Craig Albert, Bechtel President and COO. "Over more than two decades, she has built diverse, creative, high-performing global teams focused on solving our customers' most important challenges and is exceptionally well positioned to lead this business into its next phase of growth. We are also deeply grateful to Ailie for her remarkable leadership and lasting contributions to Bechtel."
Martin brings more than 24 years of experience with Bechtel, with a track record of driving growth, strengthening performance, and delivering results by meeting customers' expectations across global markets. Her leadership roles have included:
- General Manager, South America — Accountable for all aspects of the mining business in South America, including profit and loss, talent management, operations and business development, advancing major copper and water infrastructure projects while strengthening long-term partnerships in critical minerals markets.
- Operations Manager, Americas — Led operational performance across projects in the Americas, with responsibility for execution discipline, delivery outcomes, and operational risk management.
- Chief Financial Officer, M&M — Oversaw commercial strategy, financial forecasting, and portfolio‑level risk management, strengthening financial discipline and improving portfolio performance globally.
- General Manager, Asia Pacific — Drove regional growth and expanded our iron ore offering, including opening the Perth office and establishing our bulk material handling Centre of Excellence, deepening customer relationships across Australia and the broader region.
"Our Mining & Metals business has strong momentum and a clear strategy," said Martin. "My focus is to build on that foundation while sharpening how we support our customers in a rapidly evolving global market. We will continue to enhance how we deliver — helping customers solve their most complex challenges, from cost-effective development and productivity to safety, reliability, and certainty of outcomes."
MacAdam, who has served as president since 2020, leaves behind a legacy of strengthened execution, improved financial performance, and sustained growth. Under her leadership, the business advanced major projects in key global markets and achieved its strongest new work bookings in 15 years in 2025.
For more information about Bechtel's Mining & Metals capabilities and solutions, visit bechtel.com.
About Bechtel
Bechtel is a trusted engineering, construction and project management partner to industry and government. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Bechtel serves the Energy; Infrastructure; Manufacturing & Technology; Mining & Metals; and Nuclear, Security & Environmental markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. www.bechtel.com
Contact: Ashley Accardo| aaccardo@bechtel.com
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Lucy Martin Named President of Bechtel's Mining & Metals Business
