Malvern Instruments is marking the second anniversary of the Mastersizer 3000 with software updates and the Mastersizer 3000E.
The software features, developed in response to customer feedback, now make it easier to obtain accurate particle size information.
It also delivers an interface experience similar to the popular app-led approach and is now available in eight languages.
Dr Paul Kippax, product group manager at Malvern, said customer feedback continues to drive development of the Mastersizer 3000. “At launch we were confident we had a world-beating particle size analyser. The continuous software developments since its introduction are succeeding in lightening the analytical workload even further.
“One of the functions I am most pleased with is the new mimic mode for method transfer. This makes it easy to replicate the analysis range of other systems - not just from Malvern but also from other manufacturers.”
“We’ve also introduced a standard operating procedure play list that allows samples to be measured in different states of dispersion as part of an automated measurement - for example as part of method development. All these features, as well as the new tools for notifying maintenance requirements and for providing service support, help to promote and safeguard productivity over the lifetime of the instrument.”
Malvern has also added the Mastersizer 3000E, an entry level laser diffraction particle sizing system. With a measurement range of 0.1 to 1000 microns, the system is offered with semi-automated wet dispersion units.
Its performance can be extended over time, with add-on software packages providing Mastersizer 3000E users with access to automated dispersion units and the advanced analysis and method development support capabilities of the Mastersizer 3000.
