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Technology to define the highest colour intensity of diamonds
Innovation challenge
What is essential when polishing coloured diamonds is to obtain the highest possible colour intensity without unnecessary weight loss. The assessment is usually based on the experience and expertise of the buyers themselves, what they see with their own eyes rather than on the basis of technology. Furthermore, the cutting is an important factor determining whether or not a certain colour grade is obtained. Incorrectly estimating the colour outcome or not cutting or polishing optimally could result in a valuation that is half or even less of that initially estimated. To limit the margin of error, Chroma Diamonds wanted to develop a device that - based on a calibrated set-up in combination with the input of an Artificial Intelligence based database - predicts the outcome as accurately as possible.
Solution developed
The first steps in the development of an autonomous device with the working title ‘The Chroma Judge’ are now complete. They have created a product architecture on which further development of the product will be based. Chroma is looking into the next phases of development together with Verhaert. To this end, they are looking for an investor. The first steps have been taken and different options are being considered.
How did the coaching enable to accelerate?
Alexander Appels: "The rough idea, which we have had for some time, was finally analysed, is currently been planned and is ready to go for the next developmental stages. The City of Antwerp putting us in touch with the right people has been an immensely important first step in our growth."
