Deployed in demanding industries

For inline monitoring of crystallization and precipitation in pipelines, with self-cleaning and ATEX approval.

akterIN

For detecting solids, bubbles and droplets directly in vessels and wide pipelines.

For automated shape and size analysis of particles based on sensor and microscope images.

Economic Benefit

Reduce scrap and rework through early detection of process deviations. Shorter cycle times and fewer failed batches typically pay back the investment within 6 to 18 months.

Pharma

Formulation, granulation, coating

Typical Challenges

Seamless documentation and traceability are required
Particle size directly affects active ingredient release and bioavailability
Foreign particles and contamination must be reliably detected
Batch comparisons and stability studies require high reproducibility
Manual evaluation is time-consuming and error-prone

Your Benefits from Image-Based Particle Analysis

Reporting and complete test documentation
Reliable particle characterization for active ingredient formulations
Objective and reproducible analysis results
Faster batch release through automated evaluation
Comparable results across batches and sites

Recommended Solutions

enifAT

For screening, quality control and particle characterization of active ingredients and excipients in the lab.

For automated shape and morphology analysis as well as GMP-compliant documentation of results.

Economic Benefit

Speed up batch release and reduce rejections through reproducible, objective analysis methods. Faster documentation and less rework typically pay back the investment within 12 to 24 months.

Food

Granulation, spray drying, crystallization, grinding, drying

Typical Challenges

Foreign objects and contamination jeopardize product safety
Particle size affects texture, taste and product quality
Fluctuating raw material quality leads to complaints and recalls
Fast quality control is required during ongoing production
Compliance with hygiene standards and CIP capability is required

Your Benefits from Image-Based Particle Analysis

Foreign-object detection directly in the process or in the lab
Fast raw material assessment before processing
Reduction of complaints and costly recalls
Hygienic-design-compliant sensor technology, fully cleanable
Documented quality evidence for audits and certifications

Recommended Solutions

enifAT

For raw material testing, quality control and screening of food particles in the lab.

For inline monitoring in pipelines with self-cleaning and hygienic process connections.

For automated particle analysis and audit-ready documentation of quality results.

Economic Benefit

Avoid costly recalls and complaints through early detection of quality deviations. Reliable raw material control and faster release processes typically pay back the investment within 6 to 18 months.

Cement Industry

Cement grinding, raw meal, clinker

Typical Challenges

Over- and under-grinding due to a grinding degree that is hard to control
High energy consumption from inefficient grinding processes
Offline measurement causes delays in process control
Ensuring product consistency across batches and production lines
Poor particle distribution impairs cement quality and strength

Your Benefits from Image-Based Particle Analysis

Monitor and precisely control grinding processes in real time
Reduce energy consumption through optimized grinding control
Avoid over-grinding and increase productivity
Ensure consistent product quality across all batches
Respond quickly to changes in raw material

Recommended Solutions

Continuous monitoring of conveying streams in bypass mode with a self-cleaning measuring gap.

For automated particle size analysis of construction material powders and evaluation of clinker sections.

Economic Benefit

Reduce energy costs and increase throughput through optimized grinding control. Less over-grinding, lower grinding wear and more consistent product quality typically pay back the investment within 6 to 12 months.

Mining & Processing

Ores, minerals, processing

Typical Challenges

Particle size is hard to control during processing
Flotation processes are sensitive to fluctuations in particle distribution
Manual sampling is time-consuming and not representative
Ensuring process stability across long operating times and shifts
Under- and over-grinding reduce yield and increase energy consumption

Your Benefits from Image-Based Particle Analysis

Continuous monitoring of particle size directly inline
Optimize flotation processes through real-time feedback
Increase yield through precise process control
Seamless process data for optimization and reporting
Early detection of process disruptions and wear

Recommended Solutions

Robust, self-cleaning inline monitoring with ATEX certification in the processing plant's pipelines.

akterIN

For monitoring in vessels, tanks and wide pipelines used in wet grinding and flotation.

For automated evaluation of particle size distributions and process optimization analyses.

Economic Benefit

Increase yield and reduce energy consumption through optimized grinding processes and better flotation control. Fewer failed batches and higher concentrate grade typically pay back the investment within 12 to 24 months.

Propellants & Explosives

Powders, granulates, pyrotechnics

Typical Challenges

Fluctuations in particle size and shape impair the performance of energetic materials
Agglomerates and particle breakage often go undetected and cause quality deviations
Deviations in particle size distribution affect burn behavior and pressure curves
Ensuring consistent product quality and process safety
Detecting critical changes in particle properties at an early stage

Your Benefits from Image-Based Particle Analysis

Fast and precise results in the lab
Safe and traceable batch release
Reliably assess aging and stability behavior
Objectively compare product batches
Precisely characterize powder properties and particle shapes

Recommended Solutions

enifAT

For screening, quality control and particle characterization in the lab.

naosIN

For monitoring particle streams in vessels and free-fall sections.

For automated shape and morphology analysis on microscope images.

Economic Benefit

Improve the safety, quality and reproducibility of your products. Reliable batch release, objective quality assessments and early detection of critical deviations typically pay back the investment within 6 to 12 months.

Equipment Design & Engineering

Reactors, separators, mixers

Typical Challenges

Equipment design based on experience and empirical models is often error-prone
Sizing of internals and separators massively overestimated due to high safety factors
Performance of dispersers and mills strongly depends on the process stream and is hard to set in advance
Unclear flow patterns and physico-thermodynamic properties in complex multiphase reactors

Your Benefits from Image-Based Particle Analysis

Equipment design can be validated experimentally
Faster time-to-market for new equipment and unfamiliar customer projects
More compact designs through reduced safety margins
Multiphase reactors with better yield through data-based flow optimization

Recommended Solutions

denebON

For capturing bubble flows to massively accelerate the design of reactors and separators.

naosIN

For characterizing separators, filters and nozzles directly in the equipment under real installation conditions.

For real-time image evaluation supporting the design and commissioning of equipment.