PARTICLE SCAN

PARTICLE SCAN is a powerful image analysis software designed for automated particle size, shape, and morphology analysis using microscopic images. Featuring an intuitive user interface and guided workflow, the software enables users to detect, analyze, measure, classify, and generate comprehensive reports for thousands of particles within seconds.

Developed for laboratories, research institutions, quality control departments, and industrial applications, PARTICLE SCAN combines advanced image processing algorithms with precision measurement tools to deliver fast, accurate, and repeatable results.

The software is extensively used in metallurgy, material science, pharmaceuticals, powder technology, ceramics, mining, cement, chemicals, biological research, food processing, environmental studies, and quality assurance laboratories.

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Particle Size & Shape Analysis

Microscopic particle size and shape analysis can be performed efficiently using PARTICLE SCAN. Thousands of particles are automatically detected, measured, and analyzed within a few seconds.

Measurement procedures can be configured in advance using an intuitive software wizard, ensuring consistent operation and repeatable results. Analysis results are presented in both graphical and tabular formats, along with comprehensive statistical calculations for particle size and shape distribution.

The software automatically calculates numerous statistical parameters, making it ideal for manufacturing quality control, research, and process optimization.

Importance of Particle Size Analysis

Precise control of particle size is critical across numerous manufacturing industries. Particle size distribution directly influences product quality, process efficiency, dissolution characteristics, mechanical properties, packing density, and overall performance.

In metallurgy, pharmaceuticals, ceramics, chemicals, powder metallurgy, and advanced materials manufacturing, maintaining tightly controlled particle size distributions is essential for achieving consistent production quality and regulatory compliance.

Microscopes integrated with PARTICLE SCAN provide an effective solution for:

  • Determination of particle size distribution
  • Particle shape analysis
  • Aspect Ratio measurement (ratio between width and length)
  • Circularity analysis
  • Roundness measurement
  • Feret Diameter measurement
  • Particle area and perimeter analysis
  • Measurement of object dimensions
  • Mesh size measurement of sieves and filters
  • Inclusion and contamination analysis
  • Grain and powder characterization

Threshold Particle Measurement

Manual, Auto Bright, and Auto Dark thresholding methods accurately identify particle intensity ranges for measurement.

Available measurements include:

  • Area
  • Perimeter
  • Equivalent Diameter
  • Feret Diameter
  • Minimum & Maximum Radius
  • Length
  • Width
  • Fiber Length
  • Fiber Width
  • Thread Length
  • Thread Width
  • Circularity
  • Roundness
  • Aspect Ratio
  • Solidity

Segmentation

  • Automatic phase identification
  • Multi-phase segmentation
  • Area Fraction Measurement
  • Volume Fraction Estimation
  • Histogram-based phase separation
  • Watershed particle separation
  • Automatic touching particle separation

Count & Classification

  • Automatic particle counting
  • Manual particle selection
  • User-defined classification
  • Size-based classification
  • Shape-based classification
  • Intensity-based classification
  • Color-based classification
  • Statistical distribution analysis

Image Processing

Advanced processing tools include:

  • Background subtraction
  • Contrast enhancement
  • Histogram equalization
  • Histogram smoothing
  • Noise removal
  • Gamma correction
  • RGB adjustment
  • Image sharpening
  • Boolean operations (AND, OR, XOR, ADD, SUBTRACT)
  • Morphological opening & closing
  • Edge enhancement

Edge Detection & Morphology

  • Sobel
  • Laplacian
  • Kirsch
  • Skeletonization
  • Pruning
  • Edge Detection
  • Dilation
  • Erosion
  • Opening
  • Closing
  • Watershed Segmentation

Image Editing

  • Cut
  • Copy
  • Paste
  • Crop
  • Resize
  • Duplicate
  • Restore
  • Rotate
  • Mirror
  • Freehand AOI Selection
  • Annotation Tools
    • Freehand Drawing
    • Line
    • Rectangle
    • Circle
    • Ellipse
    • Arrow
    • Text
    • Highlighter
    • Pointer
    • Eraser

Supports BMP, JPG, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and other standard image formats.

Measurement

Spatial Calibration

Calibrate measurements using known reference standards for micron-level accuracy.

Linear Measurements
  • Distance
  • Length
  • Width
  • Perimeter
  • Angle
  • Radius
  • Three-Point Radius
  • Diameter
Area Measurement

Accurate enclosed area measurements with zoom-assisted precision and keyboard-controlled boundary adjustment.

Reports & Data Export

Generate professional reports containing:

  • Original Image
  • Processed Image
  • Measurement Results
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Graphical Representation
  • Particle Size Distribution Charts
  • Histograms
  • Classification Results

Export reports directly to:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • PDF
  • CSV
  • Image Formats

Applications

PARTICLE SCAN is ideally suited for:

  • Metallurgical Laboratories
  • Material Science
  • Powder Metallurgy
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Chemicals
  • Mining & Minerals
  • Cement Industry
  • Ceramics
  • Foundries
  • Quality Control Laboratories
  • Universities & Research Institutes
  • Environmental Analysis
  • Food Industry
  • Polymer & Plastic Industries
  • Paint & Coating Industries

PARTICLE SCAN delivers fast, reliable, and repeatable microscopic particle analysis, enabling laboratories and manufacturers to improve quality control, optimize production processes, and ensure compliance with industry standards.