Pioneering intelligent color measurement for professional digital printing
Developing intelligent spectrophotometer technology for digital printing professionals, from South Tyrol, Italy, to customers worldwide.
Our Vision
When color quality counts
Our vision is a digital printing industry in which objective color measurement is an integral part of every professional Color Management and quality assurance workflow.
We want print producers, technology manufacturers, and Color Management professionals to achieve reliable and repeatable color across increasingly diverse materials, printing technologies, and production environments.
From South Tyrol, Italy, BARBIERI has developed into a global specialist and market leader in color measurement for large format, flatbed, and industrial digital printing.
Advancing color measurement for digital printing
Our mission is to develop intelligent color measurement instruments for the specific requirements of professional digital printing.
BARBIERI instruments provide reliable spectral data for ICC profiling, printer calibration, process verification, and color quality control across demanding materials and printing technologies.
We combine spectral measurement technology, automated chart measurement, application specific sample handling, and software integration to support efficient and repeatable Color Management workflows.
Close cooperation with customers, software developers, printer manufacturers, research institutions, and industry partners guides the continuous development of our products and services.
We share our experience through technical resources, application knowledge, training, software integration, and collaboration with the international color and printing community.
Barbieri qb Technology
BARBIERI qb Technology is the proprietary spectral measurement platform at the core of our current instrument portfolio. It combines defined measurement geometry, spectral sensing, measurement conditions, and instrument control developed for professional digital printing applications.
Our core technology complies with the latest ISO 13655 standard, ensuring spectral measurement and colorimetric computation for graphic arts images, and serving as the foundation for ICC color management.
When it comes to color measurement for digital printing applications, BARBIERI qb Technology sets the standard.
Meet the team
Barbieri Management Team
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From a one-man engineering venture in 1983 to the global leader in digital printing color measurement. The story of BARBIERI electronics spans four decades of relentless innovation.
Milestones
BARBIERI electronic is founded
1983
Ing. Siegfried Barbieri founds the company in Brixen, Italy, drawing on experience at Siemens Munich and Durst. Pioneering color measurement for the photo printing industry.
The second generation assumes responsibility
1999
Stefan and Markus Barbieri take over leadership of the company, driving the transition toward professional digital printing color measurement.
BARBIERI qb technology is introduced
2005
Launch of the proprietary BARBIERI qb technology platform. A high-precision spectral color sensor module fully compliant with ISO 13655, setting a new benchmark for the industry.
Spectro LFP, Large-format breakthrough
2011
Introduction of the Spectro LFP, the world’s first automated XY-table spectrophotometer purpose-built for large-format digital printing substrates.
Spectro LFP qb & Textile Edition
2019
Launch of the next-generation LFP qb family including the first-ever dedicated spectrophotometer for digital textile printing substrates.
BARBIERI strengthens its corporate and leadership structure
2026
The company completes its transition to BARBIERI electronics Srl and expands its leadership team with Viktor Lazzeri alongside Stefan and Markus Barbieri. The strengthened corporate and management structure supports long term development, international cooperation, and the next phase of the company’s growth.
Technology, Research, and Industry Network
Caldera
Caldera is an award-winning software company with decades of experience in imaging technologies and large format peripheral solutions for the graphic arts industry.
Covision Lab
Covision Lab advances industries through computer vision research and applications. Barbieri Electronics is a Founding Member of this South Tyrolean innovation hub.
ColorLogic
ColorLogic, part of HYBRID Software GmbH, is a globally recognized company committed to delivering the most advanced color management software and technology available.
Durst
Durst is a world-leading manufacturer of advanced digital production technologies, offering cutting-edge solutions trusted by professionals across the printing industry.
ErgoSoft
ErgoSoft LLC is a leading developer of high-fidelity RIP software solutions purpose-built for the demanding needs of the high-end digital printing community.
Fogra
Fogra conducts scientific research in the fields of printing and media technology, translating results into practical, industry-ready standards and tools professionals can use.
Hybrid Software (SmartDFE)
GMG
HP Stitch
ICC (International Color Consortium)
The ICC promotes the use and adoption of open, vendor-neutral, cross-platform color management systems, helping ensure consistent color across devices and industries.
NTNU ColorLab
The Norwegian Colour and Visual Computing Laboratory was founded to advance colour management research and deliver practical solutions for the graphic arts industry.
InnoValley
InnoValley is a company network founded by six pioneering organizations from the Eisack Valley, with a mission to create an attractive development space for creative minds.
Print Factory
PrintFactory is a suite of award-winning workflow software helping Industrial and Large Format Printers work more efficiently today and scale toward higher automation tomorrow.
RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology)
RIT’s Department of Packaging and Graphic Media Science offers college courses and conducts leading research in graphic communication technology and industry standards.
