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Stop Guessing Why Your Powder Misbehaves | Complete characterization at POWTECH 2026

2026-08-28Exhibitions

September 29– October 1, 2026 | NürnbergMesse, Nuremberg, Germany | Booth 7-612

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The Powder Industry Has a Data Problem

One batch flows perfectly. The next one jams the hopper. Two powders show identical D50 values — but behave completely differently on the line. And by the time QC flags an off-spec batch, you've already produced tons of material you can't use.

These aren't rare failures. They're daily realities for powder processors in pharma, food, chemicals, minerals, and additive manufacturing. The root cause is almost always the same: you're measuring too few parameters, too late, and too far from the process.

At POWTECH 2026 in Nuremberg, we're bringing five instruments that close those gaps — from comprehensive powder flow testing and particle shape analysis to true density and real-time inline monitoring. Whether you're troubleshooting a caking excipient, qualifying a new supplier, or trying to stabilize a drifting process line — Booth 7-612 is where you'll find the data to fix it.

Your Particle Expert, Now with a European Home

POWTECH 2026 marks Bettersize Europe GmbH's first major European exhibition since our founding in Munich.

For over 30 years, 24,000+ organizations in 92 countries have relied on Bettersize instruments — from R&D labs to production floors. Now, with a dedicated European team, local demo labs, and on-the-ground service, that expertise is closer than ever.

Come meet us at Booth 7-612 and see what local support + global expertise looks like.

Five Instruments. Every Powder Question Answered.

PowderPro X1

Powder Characteristics Tester

One batch flows perfectly. The next one jams the hopper.

The truth is, "flowability" isn't one number — it's 18 parameters interacting. And until you measure all of them, you're just guessing.

PowerPro X1 gives you all 18 — automatically.

● 18-in-1 — flowability index, angle of repose, bulk & tapped density, compressibility, Hausner ratio, dispersibility, flow rate, cohesion, uniformity, floodability, and more. Carr Index method, SOP-driven.
● Patented 360° imaging — 180 capture positions per test. No more "which angle do I measure from?" debates.
● Funnel-following modulee — auto-maintains the 2–4 cm drop height per USP / Ph. Eur. Operator variability significantly reduced.
● 20+ standards compliant — USP <616>, Ph. Eur. 2.9.34, ISO 3953, ASTM D6393. Audit-trail ready.

→ If your powder has a mood, PowerPro X1 gives you the mood ring.

Bettersizer 2600 Plus

Laser Diffraction Particle Size and Shape Analyzer

Your D50 says 25 μm. Your production line says otherwise.

Two batches. Identical particle size distributions. Completely different downstream behavior. If this has happened to you, you already know: size alone is a lie.

Shape matters. Agglomerates matter. Oversized tails matter. And pure laser diffraction hides all three.

Bettersizer 2600 Plus shows you what LD alone can't.

● Laser diffraction + dual-camera dynamic imaging — size distribution and real particle images from one run.
● 0.02 μm – 3,500 μm — micronized APIs to granular products, one instrument.
● 92-detector optical system, patented dual-lens design — resolves tight distributions and fine tails that cheaper systems blur together.
● Modular wet & dry dispersion — switch between suspensions and dry powders without reconfiguring the whole lab.

→ Stop trusting a single D50. See the full story.

BeVision D3

Dynamic Imaging Analyzer

The number your sieve can never give you.

Sieving tells you how big. It never tells you how round. How elongated. How much surface area is actually available for dissolution or coating.

For many powders — especially in pharma, food, and additive manufacturing — shape is the silent variable that determines flow, packing, and performance.

BeVision D3 makes the invisible visible.

● 0.5 μm – 26 mm — fine chemical powders to polymer pellets, one dynamic imaging system.
● 37+ shape parameters — circularity, aspect ratio, elongation, convexity, and more. Quantify what sieving can't.
● ~3 minute results — fast enough for incoming QC, detailed enough for formulation.
● Sieve-correlation mode — directly comparable to your existing sieve method. No regulatory fight to switch.

→ If shape affects your process, you need more than a sieve stack.

BetterPyc 380

Automated Gas Pycnometer

0.0001 g/cm³. That's the margin between accepted and rejected.

True density underpins formulation calculations, fill-weight control, and raw material qualification. Even a small measurement error can propagate through downstream calculations and affect critical decisions. Traditional liquid displacement methods can be slow, messy, and highly dependent on operator technique.

BetterPyc 380 replaces them with a controlled, streamlined workflow that makes routine density measurement remarkably predictable — in the best way.

BetterPyc 380 makes density measurement boring — the kind of boring you can trust.

● Gas displacement measurement — helium or nitrogen for clean, non-destructive testing while preserving sample integrity
● Density resolution down to 0.0001 g/cm³ — detects small differences between samples with confidence
● 5-in-1 — true density, volume, slurry solids content, open-cell & closed-cell content
● Accurate and reliable measurements — external temperature control (10–65 °C) with high-resolution pressure transducers and precisely calibrated chamber volumes
● Effortless operation — SOP templates, automatic leak detection, real-time test monitoring, and result comparison

→ Density shouldn't be the source of your uncertainty.

BT-Online Series

On-line Laser Diffraction Analyzer

What if you knew 30 seconds before the line went off-spec?

By the time your QC lab pulls a sample, runs it, and calls back with "it's out of spec," you've already produced tons of off-grade material. The cost isn't just the material — it's the downtime, the rework, the missed delivery.

BT-Online Series puts particle size on the line, in real time, with process control integration.

● Real-time particle size monitoring with process control integration — supports Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, and OPC
● BT-Online 1 (Dry): 0.1 – 1,000 μm — for powders, granules, and bulk solids on dry process lines.
● BT-Online 2 (Wet): 0.02 – 2,000 μm — for suspensions, slurries, and emulsions. Flexible for diverse applications.
● Up to 4 process lines, one analyzer — monitor multiple streams simultaneously. One investment, four times the coverage.
● Built for the factory floor — automatic alignment, UPS backup, abnormal pressure protection. Minimal maintenance, maximum uptime.
● CE, 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 13320 compliant — supports Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, and OPC integration with your existing PLC/SCADA/DCS.

→ Stop reacting to bad batches. Start preventing them.

At a Glance: Which Instrument Solves Which Problem?

	PowerPro X1	Bettersizer 2600 Plus	BeVision D3	BetterPyc 380	BT-Online Series
Core question	Why won't it flow?	What's the real size & shape?	What shape are they?	What's the true density?	Is the line on-spec right now?
Technology	18-param powder testing + 360° imaging	Laser diffraction + dynamic imaging	Dynamic image analysis (DIA)	Gas displacement pycnometry	Inline laser diffraction (dry & wet)
Range	—	0.02 μm – 3,500 μm	0.5 μm – 26 mm	—	Dry: 0.1–1,000 μm Wet: 0.02–2,000 μm
Sample state	Dry powder	Wet or dry	Dry (free fall) or wet	Solid / powder / paste	Inline, dry or wet
Best for	R&D, QC, flow troubleshooting	R&D, QC, incoming inspection	R&D, QC, morphology	R&D, QC, formulation	Production, real-time process monitoring & control
Key differentiator	18 params + 360° imaging	Size + shape in one run	37+ shape params + sieve correlation	4-digit accuracy + 5-in-1	Real-time monitoring + dry/wet options + OPC/Modbus
Standards	USP, Ph. Eur ISO, ASTM	ISO 13320, USP <429>	ISO 13322-2, ISO 9276	USP <699>, ISO 12154	CE, 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 13320
Pain solved	Batch-to-batch flow mystery	Size-only blind spots	Invisible shape effects	Slow, inaccurate density	Late detection of off-spec

Why Booth 7-612 Is Worth Your Time?

✔ It's our European debut — meet the Munich team, see the local demo roadmap, and be among the first to experience Bettersize with on-the-ground European support.

✔ Bring your problem powder — caking excipient, segregating blend, mysteriously low-density batch, or a line that keeps drifting out of spec. We'll help you match it to the right instrument.

✔ European lab, free sample testing — send up to three samples to our European labs after the show. Full report, no charge.

✔ Guidebooks & a little something — our powder characterization reference guide, plus a small gift for the Nuremberg trip.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with Bettersize at Booth 7-612, POWTECH 2026 and discover the latest powder characterization solutions for powder, bulk solids & processing industry!

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