Predominantly used in the industrial diamond industry up to now, the ShapeSizer is now being commercialized for a wide range of applications. The new ShapeSizer has a state-of-the-art CCD (charge coupled device) camera, high-performance computer and sophisticated software, which combine to deliver a cost-effective solution for industrial applications where both particle size and shape are critical parameters. Particles with the size range of 1 to 5,000 µm can be characterized with the instrument. — Whitehouse Scientific Ltd., Chester, U.K.