Manufacturer: IST AG
Short description: Using two different scanner systems (flatbed scanner, slide scanner), high-resolution images of various specimens can be captured. Using the X-Shape software, the recorded images are then analysed to determine the size and shape factors of the test specimens. The system can be used to examine fibres as well as particles or granules of different sizes. A special feature of the software is that it makes it possible to exclude interfering particles, interfering fibres or agglomerates of several samples from the measurement by specifically limiting the shape parameters.
FibreShape: Measuring system for length and width measurement of natural and synthetic fibres with a fibre length of 3 nm to 30 cm and a fibre width of 1 nm to 3 mm.
PowderShape: Measuring system for measuring the size and shape factors of particles with a grain size of 1 nm to 3 cm.
| Technical data X-Shape Scanner system | |
| Epson Flachbettscanner V850 Pro | Sample Area: 216 mm × 297 mm Sample sizes: 40 µm to 30 cm Real optical resolution: 6,400 dpi |
| Diascanner Reflecta Proscan10T | Sample Area: 25 mm × 37 mm Sample sizes: 10 µm to 30 cm Real optical resolution: 10,000 dpi |
| Samples | |
| Sample types | Natural and synthetic fibres, granulates, flakes, powder etc. |
| Analysable form factors | Length, width, grain size, aspect ratio, complexity variables, roundness and much more. |
Funded by the ‘European Regional Development Fund (EFRE) as part of the Union's response to the COVID-19 pandemic’ and with the participation of the state of Lower Saxony for the project with the acronym ‘SkalAb’ (Multi-scale analysis of aquatic degradation mechanisms of polymer materials).
