X-Rite Incorporated has forged a relationship with the University of Bonn and acquired Sensible Graphics GmbH with the goal of furthering knowledge in the science of digital appearance. The technology developed by the founders of Sensible Graphics promises high-quality surface rendering information to produce photo-realistic virtual prototypes of products for the automotive, fashion, advertising and other industries. X-Rite also signed a long-term research agreement with the University of Bonn and agreed to establish a graduate school in the field of digital appearance to be led by Dr. Reinhard Klein.