If you are considering making a significant business investment in particle analysis, such as a CPA (Computer Particle Analyzer), it is important your business recognizes both the machine costs and supplemental expenses.
Computer Particle Analyzer
When acquiring a CPA package, for example, your business can expect to pay a minimum of $60,000. In addition, there will likely be additional expenses if your business requires an industrial unit or particular customizations.
Two Solutions:
Contingent on your company’s needs, there are two alternatives to outright purchasing of industrial CPA units.
Ongoing Needs – Invest in a Software Program
If you have ongoing needs in the PA field, a cheaper alternative to a direct process would be a Particle Dynamics Simulation Software, such as Rocky.
This technology employs discrete element method (DEM) software, which is used for simulating the motion of granular and discontinuous material. In addition, Rocky is uniquely capable in modeling real particle shapes including any solids, 2D shells, and rigid and flexible fibers.
2. Project-based (Ad-Hoc) Needs – Particle Consulting
If you do not have ongoing needs in the PA field, therefore, not requiring long-term software of CPA units, hiring a Photonics or Particle Analysis Consulting expert is likely the cheapest option for your industry.  Since the company (like SimuTech Group) already possesses the necessary software and equipment in-house, along with the engineering expertise necessary for the corresponding analysis’, we are confident that this route will, in fact, be the most cost effective option for your business.