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World's most popular particle size analyzers

The Mastersizer 3000+ delivers reliable, AI‑enhanced particle size analysis with best‑in‑class accuracy. Built on decades of Malvern Panalytical expertise, it provides robust laser diffraction performance and intuitive analysis tools. Flexible, easy to use, and expandable with dynamic imaging, it’s the leading choice for confident, precise particle sizing.

Mastersizer 3000+ Ultra
Outliers Matter

Laser diffraction can't
catch the outliers that matter.

Mastersizer can,
with Size Sure adaptive diffraction.

Size Sure uses Adaptive Diffraction to separate true sample signals from transient interference like bubbles or contaminants, delivering clearer, more reliable particle size data. It reduces troubleshooting, improves routine measurement confidence, and supports more effective method development for users of all experience levels.

Software add-ons

Size Sure

Malvern Panalytical's patent pending Adaptive Diffraction technology to differentiate and display data from these outside influences separately, you can more quickly generate reliable data for your sample with less time spent on troubleshooting.

Application Notes

Detecting oversized particles in battery materials

Using Size Sure and Hydro Insight on the Mastersizer 3000+. While fines might enhance packing density and often desirable, large agglomerates and contaminants pose serious risks - causing local hotspots that degrade performance, shorten battery life, and compromise safety.

What if method development took minutes, not days?

Laser diffraction can't
work without extensive method development and expert intervention.

Mastersizer can,
with SOP Architect making method development intuitive and reliable.

Mastersizer simplifies method development with SOP Architect, removing the need for expert intervention. You can build reliable, consistent methods in minutes instead of days. This delivers faster onboarding, smoother workflows, and greater confidence in every measurement.

Software add-ons

Method matters. Make it easy

SOP Architect is your intelligent assistant that helps you create the best wet dispersion methods for any sample with ease and confidence.

Your measurement coach… built‑in.

Laser diffraction can't
be used quickly by non‑experts.

Mastersizer can,
with self‑install, built‑in data quality guidance, and live feedback aligned with ISO/USP.

Mastersizer makes particle sizing accessible to every user with self‑install and intuitive operation. Built‑in Data Quality Guidance and live ISO/USP‑aligned feedback act like an on‑screen measurement coach. Labs reduce training bottlenecks, gain consistency, and get high‑quality results from day one.

Software add-ons

Data Quality Guidance

Making good data excellent. Data Quality Guidance is a software add-on that flags possible data quality issues, and provides a list of causes and solutions at all stages of your measurement.

Can your LD system REALLY detect submicron particles?

Laser diffraction can't
can't handle nanoparticles.

Mastersizer can,
with a powerful blue light source and wide‑angle detection for confident submicron results.

Mastersizer confidently measures nanoparticles with its powerful blue light source and wide‑angle detection. It delivers true Fine Particle Resolution that standard laser diffraction systems simply can’t achieve. This unlocks reliable nano‑analysis for pigments, ceramics, and other high‑performance materials.

See the shifts others miss

Laser diffraction can't
track subtle changes in fine particles.

Mastersizer can,
with a powerful blue light source and wide‑angle detection for confident submicron results.

Mastersizer detects the subtle shifts in fine particle fractions that standard laser diffraction can’t resolve. With exceptional sensitivity across its full dynamic range, it reveals multimodal changes that others miss. This gives you deeper control, clearer insight, and the precision needed for complex particle systems.

Software add-ons

Size Sure

Malvern Panalytical's patent pending Adaptive Diffraction technology to differentiate and display data from these outside influences separately, you can more quickly generate reliable data for your sample with less time spent on troubleshooting.

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Introducing Adaptive Diffraction for Mastersizer 3000+

Do your particle size methods pass the compliance test?

Laser diffraction lacks
built‑in compliance support. 

Mastersizer can,
with built‑in data quality guidance and aligns to ISO/USP.

Mastersizer builds compliance into every measurement with ISO/USP‑aligned data quality guidance. Its live feedback gives users instant clarity and confidence that methods meet regulatory expectations. Labs can standardize workflows, reduce compliance risk, and trust every result—no expert oversight required. 

With Omni Trust, our regulated environment solution framework, laboratories can meet FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and GxP standards, supporting quality-driven research, development and manufacturing practices.

Quality audit standards

Laser diffraction and imaging-based particle size analyzers

Malvern Panalytical’s Quality Audit Standards have been produced to provide users of Malvern Panalytical’s laser diffraction and imaging-based particle size analysers with a single-shot, polydisperse transfer standard that enables them to verify the performance of their systems on a regular basis.

Solutions

Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing

The Mastersizer 3000+ is your reliable partner for particle size analysis. It consistently delivers robust data – plus digital and Artificial Intelligence-based solutions – to inform critical decision-making in your R&D and manufacturing.

Set Up in Under an Hour

Laser diffraction requires
expert installation and setup.

Mastersizer allows,
self‑install with structured guidance.

Mastersizer removes installation delays with a guided self‑install that gets you running in under an hour. Clear, structured prompts make setup simple for any user—no service visit or expert support required. This means faster time‑to‑data, lower costs, and complete control from day one.

Support

Smart Install

Take the fast track to actionable insights

Support

Smart Install FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about our Smart Install and e-learning tools

Video

Data Quality Guidance – Making good data excellent

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