Reproducible Particle Size and Shape Image Analysis

The Clemex PSA is a versatile tool capable of characterizing particles on their size and shape. Particularly valuable in both the pharmaceutical and materials science industries for quality control purposes, the Clemex PSA is equipped with precise image analysis techniques that provide users with real size and shape measurements that are accurate, reliable and reproducible. The Clemex PSA is capable of achieving a wide variety of analytical procedures, of which include:

Particle size and shape

Acicular particles

Transparent particles

Fiber length

Crossed fibers

Powder particles

Crystals

Pharmaceuticals

Product Features

Autonomously operated

Provides maximum effectiveness to users

Generates statistical and individual data for tens of thousands of particles

Increase efficiency and product performance

Provides data validation

Automatically separates adjacent objects to acquire individual measurements

Conforms with international regulatory standards, some of which include:

FDA 21 CFR part 11

High-resolution USB II camera

Intuitive interface

Powerful optical camera

Allows for large samples of particles to be closely examines

Ensures that real shape measurements are obtained during analysis

Can be combined with the Clemex Powder Disperser

Breaks agglomerates without damaging particles

Allows particles within these samples to be easily observed and differentiated by optical microscopy

User rights management

Installation and training can be provided in the laboratory setting

Capable of isolating specific particles of interest according to their specific features:

Color

Shape

Size

Texture

Opaque

Elevation

Semi-transparent

Transparent

Capable of separating crossing fibers as individual particles

Each fiber is assigned their own specific shape and size parameter

Achieved through a unique crossed fibers algorithm

Accurate object detection

Volume measurements available for elongated cylinders, acicular or irregular shaped objects

Proper characterization of fibers or elongated crystals, which is particularly useful for quality control in the pharmaceutical industry

Object tracking eliminates potential artifacts present in the sample

Contrast thresholding: capable of effectively detecting transparent objects

Robotic image analysis

Provides high throughput to this system

Compliant with user rights management

Secure network

Provides non-destructive annotations to provide further detail on specific points of interest within the sample

Magnifying glass tool allows for desired resizing of areas within the image

Reproducible Particle Size and Shape Image Analysis

Reproducible Particle Size and Shape Image Analysis - Picture 1Reproducible Particle Size and Shape Image Analysis - Picture 2Reproducible Particle Size and Shape Image Analysis - Picture 3Acicular crossed particles