Unlock Smarter Method Development with SOP Architect in Mastersizer 3000+
Exciting news for Mastersizer 3000+ users! The latest update for Mastersizer Xplorer brings a powerful enhancement to the much-loved SOP Architect feature—making method development smarter, faster, and more intuitive than ever before.
For those who may not be familiar, SOP Architect is the Mastersizer 3000+’s intelligent method development tool, designed to help users build robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with ease. With this new update, SOP Architect now introduces an automated approach to determining the need for ultrasound in sample dispersion. This means less guesswork, more confidence, and improved repeatability in your particle size measurements.
What’s New? Smarter Ultrasound Guidance
Battery materials. Pharmaceuticals. Calcium carbonate. These are very different materials but with one thing in common – the possibility for agglomeration!
Achieving the correct dispersion state is crucial for obtaining accurate and reliable particle size measurement. And when you are measuring in wet dispersions and it’s the primary particle size you’re interested in, ultrasound can be a very helpful tool to combatting those agglomerates.
But how do you know what intensity and duration of ultrasound to apply to your sample? If you don’t apply enough energy for the correct duration, you risk the lingering presence of agglomerates. Or if you apply too much, you might actually start to fracture and break up your particles!
The enhanced SOP Architect feature in the Mastersizer 3000+ addresses these challenges by automating the determination of optimal dispersion conditions. It not only conducts automated testing, it applies unique algorithms to the particle size data to assess the need for ultrasound and recommend the ideal intensity and duration. As a result, SOP Architect ensures that samples are properly dispersed, leading to more accurate and repeatable particle size measurements.
Why This Matters
- Save Time & Resources – No more manual testing to determine ultrasound settings. Let SOP Architect do the work for you!
- Improve Repeatability – Ensure consistent sample dispersion, reducing variability in results.
- Boost Confidence in Data – With optimized settings, you can trust that your particle size measurements reflect true sample characteristics.
Experience the Future of Method Development
This update is more than just an upgrade — it’s a step towards a smarter, more efficient workflow for your particle size analysis. Whether you’re working in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or any other industry that relies on precise particle size measurement, the newly enhanced SOP Architect is designed to streamline your process.
Check out our new ‘demo at your desk’ video to see the ultrasound titration in action: SOP Architect – Supercharged with Intelligent Ultrasound Titrations
Or even better yet, experience the new functionality for yourself! Visit our website to learn more and update your software today!
Stay tuned for more updates coming to Mastersizer, and as always, happy measuring!
Further reading
- Unlock Smarter Method Development with SOP Architect in Mastersizer 3000+
- Harnessing AI and Automation for Advanced Particle Size Analysis
- Introducing the Mastersizer 3000+… the next evolution of the Mastersizer
- A 12-year evolution – Part 5: Revealing the future at our live event
- A 12-year evolution – Part 4: Smart Manager and leaping into a connected world