IDS case study: Micrometre precise material analysis

Whether for quality assurance or for predicting material behaviour, the precise characterisation of particles is crucial. However, particles can vary widely in form and origin - be it powder, liquid, tablet, sand, microplastic or pigment. In order to analyse this diversity, laboratories have to master a balancing act between precision, efficiency and practical requirements. Accuracy and reproducibility are particularly important, as even the smallest deviations in particle size distribution - often in the micro- or nanometre range - can have a significant impact on material properties. At the same time, the high throughput in production environments requires numerous samples to be analysed quickly without compromising on measurement quality.

The Austrian company Anton Paar GmbH specialises in particle characterisation. Its devices are designed to capture high-speed images of particles in motion. One of the most important components in their successful dynamic image analysers is a uEye Warp10.