HORIBA has launched Partica, a laser diffraction and dynamic image analysis particle size and shape analyzer designed to support research and development and quality control for advanced materials.
Partica combines particle size distribution measurement and particle shape analysis in a single instrument, delivering results in approximately 1 minute. The system can reduce measurement time by as much as 50% compared with the company's conventional models, depending on application and operating conditions.
The analyzer is designed for industries where particle size and shape directly affect product performance, including semiconductors, battery materials, pharmaceuticals, catalysts and other advanced materials. Accurate particle measurement is critical for product development, manufacturing efficiency and quality assurance in these sectors.
Building on HORIBA's existing particle analysis technology, Partica offers high-precision measurements across a wide particle size range. The company said the instrument ranks among the industry's top-performing analyzers based on its internal research conducted as of Aug. 1, 2024.
HORIBA also redesigned the software platform to improve usability, scalability and workflow efficiency. New capabilities include remote operation, automation functions and support for data integrity requirements, helping customers streamline laboratory and manufacturing processes.
The global particle measurement market reached approximately $1.14 billion and is projected to grow at an average annual rate of about 5.7% between 2022 and 2027, according to HORIBA's internal research.