Image Analysis for Particle Sizing and Particle Shape Measurement

Image analysis is a technology which is particularly suited to analyzing particle size and particle shape as it generates data by capturing direct images of each particle. This provides users with the ultimate sensitivity and resolution as subtle differences in particle size and particle shape can be accurately characterized.

• Do you need to have more detailed information about your particles?
• Would you like to have a better understanding of your products and processes?
• Do you want statistically significant particle shape and particle size information?
• Would you like to save time and labor in your microscopy work?
• Are you looking for new tools for Quality by Design and PAT?

Many industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Abrasives, Ceramics, Polymers, Explosives and Toners are increasingly using image analysis systems in order to characterize their products and better understand their manufacturing processes. This is thanks to the vast amount of high-quality information that image analysis provides, such as:

• Particle Size
• Particle Shape
• Particle Count
• Foreign Particle Detection
• Particle Structure and Homogeneity

More information:

	How do image analyzers measure particle size and particle shape? Image analysis technology is used to capture a 2-dimensional image of the 3D particle and calculate various particle size and particle shape parameters.
	Comparing laser diffraction and vision systems? Laser diffraction and vision systems can both measure particle size. This link compares the two techniques.
	Quanta Morphologi A powerful new solution combining the performance of FEI's Quanta FEG scanning electron microscope and Malvern's proven Morphologi particle characterization software

Image analysis systems from Malvern:

Malvern offers three image analysis systems. These image analysis systems have been developed specifically for routine and repeatable particle size and particle shape analysis. The choice of instruments depends upon the nature of the application and sample form:

	Morphologi G3 - High sensitivity particle analyzer The Morphologi G3 is based on automated microscopy and enables characterization of particle size, particle shape and particle count in wet and dry materials in the range 0.5µm to 3000µm.
	Sysmex FPIA-3000 - for wet samples (suspensions and emulsions). The Sysmex FPIA-3000 is based upon flow cytometry and enables characterization of particle size and particle shape of wet materials in the range 0.8µm to 300µm.