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This section provides an overview for texture analyzers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 34 texture analyzer manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked texture analyzer companies as of January, 2025: 1.IMADA, Inc., 2.NATIONAL ANALYTICAL CORPORATION, 3.DFT Tech.
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A texture analyzer is a device used to measure surface irregularities and color changes on objects.
It is utilized for evaluating surface conditions and identifying/classifying materials. The operating principle involves a detector receiving light from a light source that is projected onto the object, and analyzing this information to measure surface characteristics. In manufacturing, it is used for quality inspection and process improvement, in the medical field for diagnosing skin conditions and developing medical devices, and in environmental science for evaluating soil and water contamination. The basic structure consists of a light source, detector, and analysis device, enabling measurement of surface irregularities and color changes, as well as evaluation of surface conditions and identification of materials.
Important considerations during use include properly setting measurement conditions and understanding the surface condition of the object being measured. Examples of applications include quality inspection in manufacturing and disease diagnosis in the medical field.
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Imada, Inc., founded in 1996, is a manufacturer of measuring instruments based in Northbrook, Illinois. The company offers a wide range of force measuring instruments, including force testers and displacement testers, as well as torque testers, durometers, stroboscopes, and tachometers. These instruments find applications in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical, electronics, and construction equipment. Imada also provides repair and calibration services, as well as data acquisition software. Imada holds ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 certifications. The company is also a member of the International Society of Weighing and Measurement.
Gurley Precision Instruments, Inc. was founded in 1845 and is headquartered in Fulton Street Troy, New York is a manufacturer and designer of measuring instrumentation. The company offers an extensive product range including paper testing instruments, hydrological instruments, and optics and optographics among others. These products have applications in precise measuring of position and speed, open-channel flow meters to measure water velocity and generation of precise patterns on glass and similar substrates.
Laboao Equipment and Instruments Co., Ltd., based in China, is a manufacturer and supplier of laboratory equipment and instruments. The company specializes in providing a range of laboratory equipment and instruments including rotary evaporators, glass reactors, heating and cooling equipment, and more. Their products cater to diverse research and industrial applications including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemical engineering, and academic institutions. The company employs GMP-style process management with batch-by-batch quality inspection from raw materials to finished products to ensure they deliver quality products to their clients worldwide.
Shimadzu Corporation, founded in 1875 and based in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, is a Japanese manufacturer and supplier specializing in precision instruments, measuring instruments, and medical equipment. The company's products and solutions cater to various industries, including pharmaceuticals, environmental, and research institutions. For instance, Shimadzu produces analytical and measuring instruments like chromatographs and spectrometers, utilized for quality control as well as research and development in the environment, life science, and pharmaceutical fields. Furthermore, Shimadzu's medical products and systems aid in early disease detection and treatment, particularly for conditions like cancer. Additionally, Shimadzu supports manufacturing activities by providing vacuum equipment and industrial machinery.
Stable Micro Systems Ltd is a manufacturer of scientific analysis equipment and instruments established in 1989 and based in Godalming, England, United Kingdom. The company’s product lineup includes volscan profilers for non-contact measurement of product volume and density using a benchtop laser scanner, and powder flow analyzers for assessing powder flow properties. It also offers texture analysis instruments configurable for imitative, fundamental, and empirical testing. The company’s products are used in the cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical industries.
AMETEK Brookfield, founded in 1934 and located in Middleboro, Massachusetts, is a manufacturer of laboratory and process automation and industrial equipment, texture analyzers, and powder flow testers. The company’s diverse range of products includes viscometers, rheometers, texture analyzers, power flow testers, and temperature control. These instruments are used for tasks like measuring viscosity, assessing texture, analyzing powder flow properties, and maintaining precise temperatures. The company’s products are used for quality control, product development, and process optimization across diverse sectors, including food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.
NATIONAL ANALYTICAL CORP, founded in 2009 and based in Mumbai, India, is a manufacturer and supplier of refractometers, laboratory equipment, chemicals, and xenon arc lamps. The company also produces other products such as thermometers, laboratory instruments, rheometers, platinum labware, viscometers, and supplies to industrial labs, general labs, and other businesses worldwide. Apart from this, the company manufactures scientific laboratory equipment used for industrial and research purposes, analytical grade chemicals such as chicoric acid and Vitamin E, and laboratory chemicals such as nitric acid and gas chromatography chemicals.
DFT Tech, established in 2003 is a manufacturer and distributor of testing equipment, laboratory chemicals, laboratory instruments, and laboratory equipment based in Tamil Nadu, India. They offer various laboratory equipment, including BOD incubators, hot air ovens, autoclaves, stirrers, and centrifuges. The testing equipment is composed of metal testing, plastic testing, textile testing, paint / coating testing and petroleum testing equipment. The company produces equipment used in pharmaceuticals, research institutes, hospitals,and government organizations.
DKSH Holding Ltd. established in 1865 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, is a distributor and supplier of Food and Beverage Ingredients. The company's product range includes Food and beverage Ingredients, Personal Care Ingredients, Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Specialty Chemicals, and Luxury and lifestyle. These products are used in food and beverage production, personal care formulation, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and specialty chemical processing. It serves the professional services, consumer goods, technology, and healthcare industries. Additionally, the company provides services such as sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, and distribution and logistics.
Nicol Scales & Measurement, established in 1931 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a distributor and supplier of weighing and measurement equipment. Some of the products that the company offers include industrial scales, laboratory balances, force measurement equipment, material testing equipment, and calibration weights. These products are used for weighing and measuring in diverse industries, including manufacturing, food processing, and laboratory testing. The company even has truck and vehicle weighing scales available for rent.
ZwickRoell Corporation, founded in 1935 and based in Ulm, Germany, is a global supplier of static materials testing machines. Its offerings include static materials testing machines, dynamic and fatigue testing machines, and automated testing systems, used in research and development, and quality assurance across various industries. Its machines run approximately 80,000,000 materials and component tests annually. The company operates a calibration laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 and is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IMADA, Inc. |
12.0%
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| 2 | NATIONAL ANALYTICAL CORPORATION |
10.0%
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| 3 | DFT Tech |
10.0%
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| 4 | DKSH Holding Ltd. |
10.0%
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| 5 | Gurley Precision Instruments, Inc |
8.0%
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| 6 | Nicol Scales & Measurement |
8.0%
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| 7 | SelectScience |
6.0%
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| 8 | LABOAO |
6.0%
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| 9 | Dolphin Pharmacy Instruments Private Limited |
4.0%
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| 10 | Stable Micro Systems Ltd |
4.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the texture analyzer page as of January 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
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2 | 22.2% |
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United Kingdom
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2 | 22.2% |
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India
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2 | 22.2% |
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China
|
1 | 11.1% |
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Japan
|
1 | 11.1% |
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Germany
|
1 | 11.1% |
