The next-generation Vista pairs Essentials L2, the most advanced color analysis software in the category, with far more onboard computing, all without changing existing methods or accessories
RESTON, Va., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HunterLab, the world's true measure of color, today announced Vista® L2, the next generation of its transmission color and haze spectrophotometer for transparent and translucent liquids and solids. Vista L2 extends the spectral range to 710 nm, adds Essentials L2, the most advanced color analysis software in the industry, and expands processing power and storage. The result is more capability for quality control teams in beverages, edible oils, liquid chemicals, pharmaceuticals, translucent plastic preforms, and environmental testing.
The wider range sharpens the separation of true color, measured as absorbance, from haze, measured as light scattering. That clarity helps manufacturers catch early-stage instability in liquid products and judge color stability with more confidence. The 710 nm reach also enables chlorophyll measurement at 630, 670, and 710 nm, aligned to AOCS Cc 13d-55, a method used to track oxidation and protect shelf life in edible oils.
"Quality teams are being asked to measure more, on tighter timelines, without adding instruments or headcount," said Bob Weaver, President at HunterLab. "Vista L2 was built for that reality. It widens what a single instrument can measure while running the same methods and accessories our customers already use, so the upgrade adds capability without disruption."
Vista L2 builds on the established Vista platform, retaining its transmission geometry, full-spectrum LED illumination, and touchscreen interface. New and enhanced features include 32 GB of onboard storage, enough for millions of measurements, HDMI output for viewing results on external displays, and a built-in wavelength verification standard that keeps performance consistent. Essentials L2 updates by flash drive or direct internet connection.
Vista L2 is the only transmission instrument to apply the Beer-Lambert Law with the precision needed to report absolute color from standard cells and vials. It reports edible oils automatically at 5.25 inch or 1 inch pathlengths and reads APHA color in smaller cells than competing systems require, reducing reliance on costly specialty cells. Interchangeable holders and base plates, in Multi-Functional, Precision, and Self-Centering options, position liquids, vials, cuvettes, translucent plastic preforms, films, and flow-through samples with magnetic attachments and locating pins for repeatable results.
Vista L2 is available now. Additional information and demonstration requests are available at https://www.hunterlab.com/en/contact/.
About HunterLab
Founded in 1952, HunterLab is a global leader in color and appearance measurement solutions for industries including food and beverage, plastics, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. With instruments trusted in more than 75 countries, HunterLab continues to advance the science of color through innovation, precision, and customer partnership.
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HunterLab launches Vista® L2 with an extended 710 nm measurement range
NEW YORK, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CodeeBot, a pioneer in educational technology, today announced the official launch of CodeeBot—a groundbreaking, screen-free tangible coding platform designed to make programming logic intuitive, physical, and accessible. Protected by 14 invention patents, CodeeBot represents a brand-new category of tangible coding systems that bridges education, creativity, and real-world making.
Coding Made Tangible: A Screen-Free Experience
Unlike traditional coding toys or software-based learning tools that rely heavily on digital screens, CodeeBot completely removes tablets, phones, and computers from the learning equation. Users build functional programs by physically connecting magnetic blocks, with each block representing a specific programming instruction such as motor control, loops, or conditional logic.
At the heart of the system is a proprietary compiler architecture developed through five years of in-house research and engineering. The platform features an error-resistant design: the magnetic structure ensures correct logical connections and prevents syntax errors by design, allowing users to focus on understanding logic rather than fixing code mistakes. Once a program is set, a rotary control executes the code, and an integrated light-flow system visually traces the execution path in real time, transforming abstract programming concepts into a visible, intuitive process.
Innovative AI-Powered Voice Tutor (Powered by GPT)
At the core of the CodeeBot experience is an advanced AI Voice Tutor built on GPT, which is deeply integrated with the compiler, enabling natural, conversational interaction without a screen. The AI tutor provides personalized, real-time guidance when users encounter difficulties, offers logic clarification, delivers step-by-step guidance, and suggests improvements for expanding projects—all while maintaining a controlled, safe, and appropriate screen-free experience.
"We believe children should learn programming by building ideas with their hands instead of memorizing syntax," said Alex Ye, Founder of CodeeBot. "Our goal was to create a system where hardware, software, and AI work together to make computational thinking visible, intuitive, and enjoyable."
From Toy to Real-World Prototyping
CodeeBot is engineered for families, tech enthusiasts, makers, and educators alike. Rather than just controlling pre-built devices, the platform empowers users to build real functional projects, including smart lights, automatic curtains, pet feeders, card shufflers, and robotic mechanisms. It serves as an ideal tool for rapid prototyping, classroom demonstrations, and maker-space activities.
By combining modular electronics with tangible programming, CodeeBot bridges coding education and real-world prototyping, encouraging creativity through experimentation rather than screen interaction.
Kickstarter Campaign & Early Bird Pricing
CodeeBot will debut globally through Kickstarter with four product bundles available during the crowdfunding campaign:
- Inspiration Kit: Retail Price: $499 | Super Early Bird: $299
- Explorer Kit: Retail Price: $749 | Super Early Bird: $399
- Inventor Kit: Retail Price: $899 | Super Early Bird: $549
- Smart Home Kit: Retail Price: $1,299 | Super Early Bird: $799
Special double-pack bundles ("Double Early Bird") and advanced robotic expansion add-ons (such as the Crossbow, Robotic Hand, Dancing Flower, Pet Feeder, and BBQ Robot sets) are also available starting as low as $29 during the campaign.
Interested parents, educators, and tech enthusiasts can learn more and back the project today by visiting Kickstarter and CodeeBot's official website.
Empowering Children to Think, Not Just Code
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the global landscape, a fundamental question has emerged: What should education look like in the age of AI? Today, CodeeBot steps forward with a clear answer, introducing a platform designed to shift the focus of early education from syntax memorization to pure innovation and computational thinking.
"AI can continuously accumulate knowledge, while every human must start from the very beginning—learning that one plus one equals two," said Alex Ye, Founder of CodeeBot. "The future of education is not about competing with machines, but about helping children grasp core principles, develop computational thinking, and focus on higher-level creativity. When we saw children using CodeeBot—freed from syntax barriers and focused purely on their ideas—the path forward became obvious, as AI increasingly solves the 'How,' humans must become better at defining the 'What' and the 'Why'.
By removing the complexities of traditional coding syntax, CodeeBot allows users to focus entirely on their ideas. This philosophy represents the core vision behind CodeeBot: to help children move beyond simply learning how to code, and start learning how to think. By embracing this new paradigm, CodeeBot is ready to help the next generation unleash boundless creativity.
About CodeeBot
CodeeBot (Wuhan Pyoh Technology Co., Ltd.) is an innovative education hardware company dedicated to making STEAM learning tangible, physical, and highly engaging. By leveraging modern AI and physical interaction design, CodeeBot aims to unleash the next generation's creativity without the constraints of digital screens.
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CodeeBot Launches Screen-Free, AI-Powered Tangible Coding Platform That Turns Magnetic Blocks into Real Programs
