Imaging Systems
Our imaging products enable visualisation and analyses of processes that standard techniques struggle to achieve. Ultra-fast, high-powered illumination and particle analyses opens the door to high-speed imaging applications.
When Image Quality Counts
Have you been struggling to understand your process? Do you wish that you could visualise it to understand it and then optimise it? Our high-speed imaging illumination and particle sizing systems provide great advantages. High-powered, short-pulse light sources enable Oxford Lasers’ Imaging systems to provide you with highly detailed visualisation of your processes.
From droplet, particle and bubble size measurements for spray characterisation with our VisiSize series (particle size, shape and velocity) to short-pulsed laser illumination for high-speed imaging applications from our FireFLY and FireBIRD series – Oxford Lasers has a range of products to meet your project requirements.
VisiSize - Particle Sizing & Spray Characterisation Systems
Our systems’ innovation extends to our integral VisiSize software providing instantaneous visualisation of droplet, particle and bubble measurements to better understand your spray quality.
Portable Spray Characterisation
VisiSize P15+
The most compact of the VisiSize range, the portable VisiSize P15+ is a complete integrated droplet and particle size measurement tool for in-field or in-lab use. It provides real-time analysis of size, shape and velocity of particles down to 10μm.
- Compact: Fully portable system
- Protected: Waterproof enclosure
- Versatile: Easy to use inside or outside
- Safe: LED non-laser light source
- Integral Software: VisiSize software to produce real-time visualisation of your particle and droplet characterisation
Ultra-Fast Spray Analysis System
VisiSize N60
High-performance system, the VisiSize N60 is a dedicated particle and droplet measurement tool for evaluation of more challenging sprays at high density and ultrafast speeds up to Mach 3. One of our biggest sizing systems, the VisiSize N60 provides real-time size, shape, velocity and direction analysis of particles down to 2μm.- Robust: Complete system for high-velocity, high density or high volume sprays
- Functional: Copes with volatile sprays in extreme environments
- Safe: Class 1 laser-safe system
- Integral Software: VisiSize software to produce real-time visualisation of your particle and droplet characterisation
Extended Working Distance
VisiSize N60maX
With longer distance capabilities than the VisiSize N60, the N60maX is a high-performance, ultra-fast particle and droplet measurement system with all the capabilities of N60 to analyse particles down to 2μm but with a longer working distance – ideal for analysis of materials that require a safer handling distance.
- Robust: Complete system for fast moving sprays
- Functional: Copes with volatile sprays in extreme environments
- Safe: Class 1 laser-safe system
- Integral Software: VisiSize software to produce real-time visualisation of your particle and droplet characterisation
FAQs - VisiSize Droplet Particle Sizing & Spray Characterisation
What does an imaging droplet particle sizing system measure?
An imaging system captures photographs of individual droplets or particles in a spray, aerosol or particle stream, measuring their size, shape and velocity simultaneously. VisiSize systems do this in real time, so you can see and verify exactly what you’re measuring rather than relying on an inferred distribution.
Why choose VisiSize systems for droplet and particle sizing of your sprays?
VisiSize droplet and particle sizing analysers are powerful tools for real-time flow visualisation and spray measurements without additional processing, the need for frequent calibration or lengthy set up time. VisiSize is purpose-built for particle and droplet sizing, combining size, shape and velocity in a single automated measurement with an easy and fast-set up time to produce valuable data in the field or in the lab.
What applications is imaging droplet and particle sizing used for?
Agrochemical spray characterisation, fuel and combustion sprays, inhaled drug delivery, fire suppression droplet measurement, consumer product atomisation measurements, automobile paint droplet measurements, food sprayed-coating measurements, industrial nozzles and atmospheric research — anywhere droplet or particle size and velocity affect performance. See the full list.
Can I see the system before committing?
Yes. Our applications team offers demonstrations and can run sample measurements for your specific application. Contact us to arrange a consultation.
Laser Illumination Systems for High-Speed Imaging
Our high-performance laser-based illumination technology enables you to see what was previously hidden. With maximum power at a single wavelength (808 nm), the short-pulsed laser illumination from our systems give you the ability to capture high-quality images of fast-moving particles without blur. The intensity of our lasers even allow you to see through bright and energetic events for capturing images of processes too bright for conventional imaging techniques. Our systems excel at those advanced imaging techniques that require pinpoint clarity including Schlieren, PIV, and front and back high-speed imaging.
Compact 500 W series
FireFLY-S (Standard)
The FireFLY-S is our compact 500 W laser that has been designed as a good all-around laser illumination source for high-speed imaging applications. Various options for accessories from multiple direct mounted and flexible light delivery optics
- Compact: Small and lightweight unit
- Splash-proof: Water resistant housing
- Versatile: Good all rounder that easily integrated with options for flexible liquid light guide, and large and small area diffusers to accommodate various imaging environments and requirements
Compact 500 W Series
FireFLY-LS (Light Sheet)
The FireFLY-LS is our compact 500 W laser that has been designed with a uniform light sheet thickness to create a larger area with exceptional clarity in light-sheet imaging applications. The FireFLY series have multiple options for direct mounted and flexible light delivery optics.
- Compact: Small and lightweight unit
- Splash-proof: Water resistant housing
- Precision: Uniform light sheet thickness for clarity of imaging across field of view
- Versatile: Easily integrated with options for flexible liquid light guide, and large and small area diffusers to accommodate various imaging environments and requirements
Top Performance 1000 W Laser
FireBIRD
The FireBIRD is our high power (1000 W) laser designed for illuminating a range of high speed imaging applications for blur-free images. With a variety of optics either direct mounted or with a flexible light delivery option, the FireBIRD is the top-performance short-pulsed laser illumination system for ultra-high definition imaging.
- High Power: 1000 W power
- Splash-proof: Water resistant housing
- Versatile: Synchronised triggering with high-speed cameras enable higher quality imaging possibilities for all high-speed events from bright events such as welding, energetics and ballistics to dynamic flow imaging for Schlieren and PIV imaging techniques.
Imaging Contract Services
Using our in-house imaging systems, we provide contract services to generate a wide range of qualitative and quantitative data including high-speed imaging, particle and droplet spray analysis (size, shape and velocity) as well as advanced spray characterisation for pharamceutical devices (spray pattern, plume geometry, event duration, particle size, shape and velocity). Whether you are conducting feasibility studies, process analysis or device characterisation, we can help.
Learn more about our imaging contract services.
Featured Applications
High Brightness Imaging for visualizing welding dynamics and other bright events.
Medical Device Testing for inhaled drug delivery systems.
Agrochemical Spray Analysis, particle and droplet characterisation
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