Modern industrial processes rely on a growing range of sophisticated technologies to ensure the quality of materials and finished products. The more these systems become embedded, the heavier the reliance on their abilities to perform consistently and to deliver essential data for critical decision-making. And the greater the risk, should they fail to do so.
Investing in technology solutions that are tried and trusted helps mitigate that risk, in the knowledge that they embody the accumulated experience and expertise of others and have a track record of dependable practical service. However, they must also align with current needs and have the capacity to accommodate evolving quality requirements.
Mastersizer has long been one of the most trusted brands in particle sizing. Upholding this reputation, the industry-leading Mastersizer 3000 laser diffraction particle size analyzer has earned the confidence of thousands of users around the world who routinely rely on it.
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Modern industrial processes rely on a growing range of sophisticated technologies to ensure the quality of materials and finished products. The more these systems become embedded, the heavier the reliance on their abilities to perform consistently and to deliver essential data for critical decision-making. And the greater the risk, should they fail to do so.
Investing in technology solutions that are tried and trusted helps mitigate that risk, in the knowledge that they embody the accumulated experience and expertise of others and have a track record of dependable practical service. However, they must also align with current needs and have the capacity to accommodate evolving quality requirements.
Mastersizer has long been one of the most trusted brands in particle sizing. Upholding this reputation, the industry-leading Mastersizer 3000 laser diffraction particle size analyzer has earned the confidence of thousands of users around the world who routinely rely on it.
Here are some of the reasons why:
"In the past lab techs had to run the sample several times to get an accurate reading, but this machine does it every time”
Laser diffraction particle sizing has become an increasingly routine and integral part of analytical practice. Particle sizing technology must generate results that are known to be accurate, precise, and reproducible, from run-to-run, instrument-to-instrument, and site-to-site.
“The data generated on the instrument is very reliable and accurate. Method development is simple and gives reproducible results time and again”
The solid foundation for the Mastersizer 3000’s world-leading position is its proven ability to consistently deliver robust, reliable particle sizing information - across different industrial settings, for widely varying materials, and in diverse applications. This basic capability is key to the system’s widespread adoption, in academic and industrial laboratories around the world, and to the continued expansion of the Mastersizer 3000 community.
With laboratories in all sectors under pressure to do more in less time and with fewer resources, the adoption of multiple instrumentation and automation platforms results in space limitations. Sometimes this means balancing performance with practicality, deciding between an ideal instrument that is too big and another that fits but does not meet all the desired performance specifications. Mastersizer 3000 eliminates the need to choose and make sacrifices.
“It takes up very little bench space”
Mastersizer 3000 was designed with extensive user input and takes account of the evolving workflow demands of a modern laboratory. From the small footprint to the software tools that ensure even non-expert users get reliable results, the Mastersizer 3000 aligns with today’s laboratory needs. A small footprint laser diffraction particle size analyzer that both fits your bench and delivers leading-edge technology.
“Even less capable technicians are able to use it effectively”
Human resources are under pressure, too. Many laboratories no longer have the luxury of expert users in every technology area, so instruments must be easy to deploy and use routinely. Analysts must be able to execute measurements across a range of instrumentation, confident in the knowledge that the results they generate are reliable. Managers and decision-makers must be able to trust the data that is being delivered. Intuitive, easy-to-use, highly visual analytical systems with plug and play software are now the norm.
“The training requirement to get started is minimal”
Mastersizer 3000 is a fully-automated system that does not require experienced operators to deliver robust, reliable particle characterization data. Its intuitive, easy-to-use software guides users through every stage of a measurement, from method development to reporting results. A built-in data quality manager delivers an expert assessment of the quality of the measurement, with advice on how it may be improved. Everyone, from particle sizing novices to expert particle analysts, can achieve good measurements with minimal training using this truly easy-to-operate system.
Laser diffraction measurements are integral to research and development, quality management, and decision-making processes in industries worldwide, from delicate pharmaceuticals and food additives to drilling muds and building materials. For many laboratories, this means routinely analyzing a variety of sample types and volumes, regularly switching between different modes of analysis, and measuring over a wide range of particle sizes. Even when dealing with a narrower range of materials, the more flexible the laser diffraction system, the more likely it is to be able to accommodate both current and future measurement needs.
“Mastersizer 3000 is one of the best instruments for determination of particle size for powders, granules both in solid dispersion and in liquid dispersion”
Mastersizer 3000 measures over a wide dynamic range, from 10 nm to 3.5 mm, and offers a comprehensive choice of wet and dry dispersion options to suit every sample size and type. These dispersion systems ensure that particles are presented in a suitable state of dispersion for accurate, reliable particle size measurement.
“Switching between wet and dry modules is a fast and simple process”
Six wet dispersion accessories handle an extended range of sample volumes and a wide variety of dispersants. An advanced dry dispersion system ensures rapid, reproducible powder dispersion, even for more fragile materials. Switching between any of them is quick, easy and convenient for any user.
The increasingly routine, automated use of laser diffraction particle sizing means that for many users its implementation is simply a matter of loading a sample and initiating a measurement process. However, fundamental to the quality, reliability, and reproducibility of the results generated is the clear definition of a robust and secure measurement method. This entails rigorous and systematic examination of the factors that are known to influence the result and can be especially challenging for some materials and processes.
“The software is fabulous. In my opinion it really makes the instrument stand out compared with other peers. The software allows great control on how to collect the data (background, stirring rate, sonication, etc) but also how to process the data.”
Using the Mastersizer 3000, method development is faster, simpler and more efficient than ever before. The system’s inbuilt expertise and an array of tools that ease and streamline method development make this a less onerous and more precise task. One of the keys is being able to view how the particle size results change with measurement conditions.
“The ability to create SOPs from manual measurements and the optical properties optimizer helps our lab to save time and improve the quality of the analysis.”
Mastersizer 3000’s Measurement Manager window removes the guesswork by allowing observation, control and optimization of measurement conditions in real-time. A unique optical property optimizer helps in understanding the robustness of results to changes in the refractive index and absorption values used, speeding up the definition of the analysis settings during method development.
“The software makes it so simple to create your own reports. My reports have impressed everyone I’ve given them to (you can even add pictures such as SEM).”
High-speed particle size analysis, coupled with efficient data processing, generates a great deal of information. However, the need to make decisions quickly and with certainty across a wide range of different analyses, dictates that results must be presented in ways that are meaningful and easy to interpret – the ideal may even be a simple pass/fail criterion. Delivering clearly-understandable data at every level supports more confident decision-making throughout the entire chain of responsibility.
“The reports are streamlined and make interpreting results quick and uniform.”
The flexible reporting capabilities of the Mastersizer 3000 enable all users to tailor their output to meet the requirements of their processes and reporting lines. Totally customizable to an individual organization’s needs, reports can be designed to include all the information necessary to make critical decisions, presented in an easily assimilated format.
“We could not do business without it.”
Laser diffraction particle sizing is now a key measurement technology in the drive to ensure manufacturing quality from raw materials to final products. Consequently, minimizing risk in these measurements is of growing concern. Organizations that rely on the output from laser diffraction systems to maintain production, especially those in regulated environments, cannot afford to take chances. They must be able to rely on the instrumentation itself, and be able to access expert training, applications, and technical support.
“It helps us improve the quality of our products.”
With more than 10,000 systems in use throughout the world, choosing Mastersizer 3000 for your applications involves little risk. You can have confidence in the system’s long heritage and Mastersizer 3000’s proven track record in multiple applications and installations, from small research laboratories to global, multi-site organizations. The consistent, accurate measurement and reliable measurement continuity it delivers can help secure your operations now and into the future.
“We saw the ROI realized within 90 days.”
Every analytical instrument needs to demonstrate its worth, to deliver value to the purchasing organization. This might be through cutting measurement times and increasing productivity, providing new information that drives process improvements, or enabling more diverse analyses that support product development. Whatever the parameters, rapid realization of ROI on instrument purchases is becoming an important part of the justification for the purchase.
“We cut down our measurement time to a third.”
Feedback from Mastersizer 3000 users indicates that many factors influence the value of the system within their space. Reliability, rapid method development, faster analysis, improved data presentation, and broader measurement capabilities are just some of the factors that come into play, leading to benefits such as improved product or processes, fewer re-works and greater productivity, all of which translate directly into economic gains.
Mastersizer 3000 has a range of built-in tools that support faster, streamlined method development, and guide users through both method and measurement processes, whatever the application. Engaging with experts in your field of operation can also be valuable in developing the methods and know-how to implement the best possible measurement protocols.
“…fantastic support from Malvern makes the Mastersizer 3000 near perfect for our particle analysis applications.”
Malvern Panalytical offers a broad range of analytical instrumentation that is used at many different stages of industrial processes, from fundamental research to manufacturing, quality control and beyond. We have built specialist teams that encompass industry, as well as particle sizing, knowledge, and expertise across all the areas we serve, and can draw on a wealth of collective experience to support your particular application.
At Malvern Panalytical we value the lasting partnerships established with our customers, which go far beyond instrument installation and initial training.
“Aftersales service is excellent and quick to respond. Field service engineers are very knowledgeable and always willing to discuss ways to improve analysis or features of the instrument.”
Technical support is delivered in person and online, through international helpdesk support and via local offices. Significant investment in online resources has made training and broader education easily accessible through bespoke programs and publicly-available webinars. A rich library of online articles, application notes, FAQs, videos, and more provides a quick and convenient source of an extensive range of support materials.
