Blog Posts
Expert knowledge, background insights and practical experience from IPS experts in industrial particle analytics.
1000 Particles in One Image — Which Tool Would You Use for Evaluation?
In many industries, particle analysis determines quality and process efficiency. Thousands of particle images are generated every day — but capturing them is just the beginning. The real challenge lies in the evaluation: how can you extract reliable data on particle size and shape quickly, precisely, and reproducibly?
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Particles in the Spotlight!
Laser-based methods are considered the standard in particle measurement technology and quickly deliver size distributions. For a deep process understanding, however, this data is often not enough. Modern image-based optical inline measurement technology provides additional information and enables a more detailed view of the particle system.
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Never Lose Sight — Inline Use of Optical Measurement Methods
The trend in manufacturing is toward automation: recording data, recognizing correlations in real time, controlling plant operation. But how can even complex optical measurands be reliably captured inline?
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Particle Streams, the Magic of Process Engineering
With our sensor technology, we make particle streams visible in chemical and food technology plants. A particle stream always forms when a second phase forms — key processes such as reaction and mass separation take place at these interfaces.
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The Correct Particle Shape, the Decisive Factor for Successful Crystallization
Crystallization determines the quality of many products — from medicines to fertilizers. Yet the final crystal shape is hard to predict. So why not capture particle size and shape directly in the process and intervene in real time?
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Entrainment, the Invisible Efficiency Killer
Entrainment — the unwanted carryover of droplets or gas bubbles in separation equipment — costs energy, wastes valuable material, and damages equipment. What exactly is behind it, and why inline monitoring is crucial.
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Inline Sensor Technology, the Preferred Measurement Method in Process Analytics
In process analytics, measurement data is captured in different ways — from offline lab analyses to inline measurement directly in the process. But why are many complex parameters like particle size still not determined inline, even though real-time data would be crucial?
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