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In-line, real-time particle size distribution measurement

Summary

Closed for EoI
Profile Type
  • Technology request
POD Reference
TRBE20240717024
Term of Validity
17 July 2024 - 17 July 2025
Company's Country
  • Belgium
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement with technical assistance
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
A Belgian multinational active in the consumer goods is looking for an in-line, real-time particle size distribution measurement method or instrument enabling them to measure particle size distribution (PSD) in a manner that can be automated and integrated into a larger, high-throughput system.
Industrial partners with an already available solution or patented solutions which exist and which are not yet in market are sought for licence agreement with the large account.
Full Description
For their business purposes, the company is developing a fully automated, high-throughput synthesis system. One of the key challenges they face is integrating an in-line, real-time particle size distribution measurement method or instrument.

They are therefore looking for a method or instrument that enables them to measure particle size distribution (PSD) in a manner that can be automated and integrated into a larger, high-throughput system.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
The proposed solution needs to be able to determine PSD of a sample in quasi real-time over a period of roughly 30 minutes. The PSD of the sample will vary over this timeframe. Establishing when the target PSD is reached is a critical step in the process.

The particle size range of interest is between 1-100 um.

Only a minimal amount of sample (up to a few grams) can be consumed by the measurement over the 30 minute timeframe.

The sample can be particle dense, so auto-dilution of the sample may be required.

Ideally the cycle time (between sampling and receiving the PSD measurement result) is kept under a minute and the PSD is measured every 1-2 minutes.

The company is seeking a method or instrument that can measure PSD in real-time, and that can be fully automated.

Their goal is to find a solution that can be seamlessly integrated into a larger, custom-built high-throughput system.

In addition to PSD instruments, they are also open to consider microfluidics methods or image analysis/AI on microscope slides or other approaches.

The company is NOT looking for:

• A stand-alone instrument for measuring PSD
• A method still requiring manual intervention steps
• Unproven technology or methods
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
IPR status
  • IPR granted
IPR notes
Please note that only non-confidential information describing the business & services model, current use and IP can be accepted for review.

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
Type of partner sought : industrial player

Role of the partner: collaborate with the large account with a view to reach a win-win agreement on the solution the large account is looking for
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME 11-49
  • SME 50 - 249
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement with technical assistance

Dissemination

Technology keywords
  • 03003 - Apparatus Engineering
  • 09001002 - Analyses / Test Facilities and Methods
  • 09001008 - Other Non Destructive Testing
Market keywords
  • 08003007 - Other industrial equipment and machinery
  • 07006 - Other Consumer Related (not elsewhere classified)
  • 09004008 - Other manufacturing (not elsewhere classified)
  • 08002002 - Industrial measurement and sensing equipment
Targeted countries
  • All countries