Rhopoint Instruments (UK) is a world-renowned manufacturer of surface appearance test equipment. Their gloss meters—most notably the Novo-Gloss series and advanced Rhopoint IQ goniophotometers—are industry benchmarks for measuring surface shine, reflection clarity, and surface quality.

Key Features & Capabilities

• Multi-Angle Options: Offered in single-angle (60° Universal), dual-angle, or tri-gloss (20°/60°/85°) configurations to measure everything from ultra-matte to mirror-finish high gloss.
• Specialized Optics: Includes dedicated models such as the Novo-Curve for small, curved, or complex parts and the Rhopoint IQ for measuring advanced parameters like Reflectance Haze, Distinctness of Image (DOI), and Reflected Image Quality (RIQ) alongside standard gloss.
• International Compliance: Designed in full compliance with major global appearance standards, including ISO 2813, ASTM D523, ASTM D2457, DIN 67530, and JIS Z 8741.
• Applications: Widely used in paints, coatings, automotive manufacturing, plastics, polished metals, packaging, and consumer electronics.

Distribution in Malaysia: DS Technology & Services Sdn Bhd since 2014

In Malaysia, DS Technology & Services Sdn Bhd serves as the authorized distributor and official sales/service supplier for Rhopoint Instruments.

• Authorized Partnership: DS Technology & Services provides official local access to the full Rhopoint appearance product portfolio (gloss meters, haze meters, and film-forming instruments).
• Local Expertise & Support: Based in Ara Damansara, Selangor, their specialized technical and application engineering teams offer product consultations, technical support, user training, and post-sales maintenance/calibration services to local manufacturing, R&D, and quality control facilities across Malaysia.