Join our popular web-based Laser Diffraction Masterclass series – the ultimate way to learn from our panel of experts who have several years of experience in laser diffraction.
Since 2001, we’ve been dedicated to empowering users of our analytical instrumentation with the skills and expertise needed to achieve exceptional results. Over the years, our web seminar program has trained over 20,000+ customers and evolved based on invaluable feedback and collaboration.
In 2025, we are excited to bring you a refreshed, free, and comprehensive series of three educational modules designed to enhance your understanding and mastery of laser diffraction for particle size analysis.
Who should attend?
- Anyone who makes laser diffraction measurements!
- Anyone who reviews particle size data from a laser diffraction instrument
- Anyone with questions about laser diffraction measurements
Why attend?
Start the new year with a commitment to excellence! Get instant answers to your questions with our enhanced Q&A sessions at the end of each module from our resident experts. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to achieve the best results possible with your Mastersizer3000+!
Masterclass 1: Back to Basics of Laser Diffraction
When: 30th January - 15:00 CET - 45 mins
Where: Virtual
This masterclass is the first in a Masterclass series covering everything you want to know about measuring particle size by laser diffraction. We’ll start by introducing some of the basic principles of particle sizing and then look at how the technique of laser diffraction is used to measure particle size. To do this we will take a look at the process of making a laser diffraction measurement, how samples are prepared and introduced into the instrument, and what data is recorded. Finally, we’ll look at the results that you get from a laser diffraction measurement and what these can tell you about your product or process.
Expert Speakers:
- Paul Senior - Product Manager Micro-Materials
- Benjamin Lynch - Application Specialist
- Hannah Buckland - Application Specialist
Masterclass 2: Perfecting Method Development and Transfer – Practical Tips and Expert Insights
When: 27th February - 15:00 CET - 45 mins
Where: Virtual
In this Masterclass we’ll cover the practical aspects of method development and how to achieve successful method transfer.
Our experts will discuss the recommended processes for method development when working with liquid and dry powder dispersions. In many cases, method development is straightforward and minimal work is required. But increasingly, samples of interest are becoming more complex with more challenging behaviors, so robust and rigorous investigations are required. We will also cover how to follow the recommended process to optimize existing methods and maximize the likelihood of a successful method transfer.
Expert Speakers:
- Dr John Ddungu - Senior Applications Specialist
- Dr Jennifer Burt - Senior Applications Specialist - Physico-Chemical Characterisation
- Paul Senior - Product Manager Micro-Materials
Masterclass 3: Troubleshooting - What to do when things go wrong
When: 27th March - 15:00 CET - 45 mins
Where: Virtual
However good the methods we develop are, there is still the potential for something to go wrong! In this masterclass we will cover what you can do if you are presented with results that are not what you expect. We will show you how to review measurement data to determine if the measurements have been carried out correctly, and to recognize common errors.
Expert Speakers:
- Paul Senior - Product Manager Micro-Materials