Particle Metrix

02/10/2026

A busy week is ahead for Particle Metrix!

Next week, you can meet us at four conferences across Europe and Asia, with plenty of opportunities to experience ZetaView® and our technology live, join our talks and discuss your EV research with our team.

𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗖𝗢𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗵𝗶 | 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱 - 𝟳
Meet Rosa Jerlerud and our local partner MK TEKNOLOGY1 PRIVATE LIMITED during the conference. And if you want to see ZetaView® in action, join the hands-on EV workshop on October 8-9.

𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗦𝗘𝗩 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 | 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟲-𝟴
Meet Bertrand Damart at the conference and join his presentation during the sponsor session (I):
“ZetaView® Evolution: The Importance of Fluorescence for EV Characterization using NTA Technology”

𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗘𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗫 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 | 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗯𝗮𝗼 | 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟲-𝟵
Christina Klasen will be in Bilbao, together with Solmeglas and presenting on October 7:
“ZetaView® Evolution - Your EV Solution. Qualification of Extracellular Vesicle Preparations.”
You can also meet us during the hands-on workshop together with HansaBioMed Life Sciences Ltd.

𝗕𝗦𝗘𝗩 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 | 𝗞𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘀 | 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳-𝟴
The conference kicks off with a hands-on workshop on October 6, where participants can experience ZetaView® live. During the conference, meet Ingrid Bloß at the booth together with our local partner Linea libera and join her presentation:
“ZetaView Evolution - NTA Beyond Size and Concentration.”

Four meetings, four cities and lots of EV science!

If you’re attending one of these events, come and meet us.
We look forward to talking about your research, your samples and what NTA can bring to your EV characterization.

01/10/2026

We are ready for in Lyon!

Our booth is set up in the very impressive Palais de la Bourse (Lyon), and we’re looking forward to two days of great science, new connections and discussions at the 3rd CRS BeNeLux & France Local Chapter Meeting.

Come by our booth and say hello to Bertrand Damart.
See you in Lyon!

15/09/2026

Next stop: Lipid Nanoparticles Development Summit Europe!
📍 Berlin, Germany | 23-24 September 2026

As LNP technologies continue to evolve, precise characterization remains essential for the development of next-generation RNA and gene-based therapeutics.

At the 5th Lipid Nanoparticles Development Summit Europe, experts from biotech, pharma, and academia will come together to discuss the latest advances in LNP formulation, targeted delivery, safety, scalability, and clinical translation.
Particle Metrix GmbH will be part of the conversation: Dr. Christina Klasen will be at our stand to exchange ideas and discuss how ZetaView® can support LNP research through multiparametric nanoparticle characterization, including size, concentration, zeta potential, and fluorescence-based analysis.
👋 Stop by, meet Christina, and talk LNPs with us!
https://lipid-nanoparticle-development-europe.com/

14/09/2026

Particle Metrix at EACR Liquid Biopsies 2026

We’re excited to join the European Association for Cancer Research ( ) Liquid Biopsies 2026 Conference, taking place 22-24 September in Lyon, France, as a Spotlight Sponsor.

From circulating nucleic acids to extracellular vesicles ( ), the conference will explore emerging biomarkers and technologies advancing cancer research and precision oncology.

📍 At stand 15, we will showcase how the Particle Metrix ZetaView® platform enables multiparametric characterization of nanoparticles and , providing insights into particle size, concentration, zeta potential, and fluorescence-based phenotyping.

🎤 Don’t miss our Spotlight Presentation on Thursday, 24 September, from 08:45-09:00, where Bertrand DAMART will present “ZetaView® Evolution: A new edge for nanoparticle characterization.”
Looking forward to scientific exchange and exciting discussions in Lyon!

09/09/2026

Great to see being used in another interesting field of nanoparticle research!

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences MDPI, researchers explored a sustainable approach to producing silver nanoparticles ( ) using rooibos kombucha.

NTA was among the methods used to characterize the nanoparticles before evaluating their antibacterial and antibiofilm activity.
It’s always exciting to see how Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis contributes to research across such a wide range of applications.
👉 Read the full open-access publication: https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/27/12/5274

07/09/2026

Particle Metrix at in Bled!

From September 14-16, 2026, we’ll be joining the MSS Biotechevents 2026 - next-gen bio Manufacturing & delivery Science Symposium in Bled, Slovenia.

MSS2026 brings together experts from academia and industry to exchange insights on biomanufacturing, advanced analytics, gene therapies, vaccines, LNPs, and viral vectors.

A highlight for us will be the Expert Insights session on Tuesday, September 15, from 11:35–12:00, where our colleague Christina Klasen will present:
🎤 “Advancing Formulation Development with ZetaView® Evolution NTA: High-Resolution Analysis of Lipid Nanoparticles and Viral Vectors”

Together with our research partner from the Steinbeis-Innovationszentrum Zellkulturtechnik ( ) at Technische Hochschule Mannheim, Christina will share insights from our collaboration in research and demonstrate how ZetaView® Evolution can support formulation development and the high-resolution characterization of lipid nanoparticles and viral vectors.

📍 You can also find us at Booth #5 throughout the symposium. Stop by to meet Christina, learn more about ZetaView® Evolution, and discuss your particle characterization applications.

We look forward to seeing you in Bled!

02/09/2026

New on our YouTube channel: Discover what’s new in ZetaSphere Version 1.2!

The latest update brings new features and improvements designed to make nanoparticle characterization with the Particle Metrix ZetaView® even more efficient, reliable, and intuitive.

And the best part: ZetaSphere Version 1.2 is available free of charge to all ZetaSphere users and can be easily installed via the ZetaSphere Installer.

In the video, we take you through some of the key updates:
• ROI-based Cluster Settings for targeted subpopulation analysis
• PDF export of Sample Overlay analysis
• Improved autofocus algorithm
• Expanded worklist automation
• Live camera view in the measurement dialog
• Automatic quality control
• Improved Grubbs outlier detection
• More intuitive organization of measurement data

Whether for routine measurements or advanced nanoparticle analysis, ZetaSphere Version 1.2 provides new tools to support efficient workflows, reproducibility, and reliable data.

▶️ Watch the video to discover the new features, and update your ZetaSphere software via the Installer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JchDdZzR9M

Discover the latest features and improvements introduced in ZetaSph...

27/08/2026

We are at the British Society for Nanomedicine Annual Meeting at UCL East!

Together with our UK & Ireland distributor Analytik, we are showcasing Particle Metrix technology as part of a workflow for nanoparticle and extracellular vesicle research - complemented by additional technologies to support researchers throughout their workflow.

Yesterday, our colleague Bertrand Damart gave a talk on:
“ZetaView® Evolution: A New Edge for Nanoparticle Characterization”
Missed the talk, still have questions, or want to discuss how your specific samples can be characterized with the ZetaView® Evolution?
Come by the Analytik Ltd stand! Bertrand will be there until the end of the conference and is happy to discuss your samples, measurement challenges, and how ZetaView® Evolution can support your research.

A big thank you to Mel Disher for the great collaboration and for bringing Particle Metrix technology closer to the UK nanomedicine community!

26/08/2026

EV samples are highly heterogeneous - and that makes reliable characterization challenging.

Scatter measurements alone are often not sufficient to distinguish extracellular vesicles from other particles in a sample. But membrane dyes come with their own limitations: other components, such as lipoproteins, can also be stained and potentially mistaken for EVs.

This is where specific antibody-based detection can make a real difference. With our F-NTA Detection Kit, fluorescently labeled antibodies enable the specific detection and characterization of EV subpopulations - adding another layer of specificity to NTA measurements.

Want to learn more about the challenges of EV characterization and how fluorescence can help?
👉 Check out our application note: https://www.particle-metrix.com/blogs/application-notes/specific-quantification-of-extracellular-vesicles-via-fluorescence-nta-discriminating-between-ev-populations-and-lipoprotein-co-isolates

13/08/2026

Particle Metrix Summer School 2026 - Part 6:
Wrap-Up: F-NTA in a nutshell

Over the past weeks, we have explored the fundamentals of Fluorescence Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis ( ) and have explained why it is a valuable tool in nanoparticle research.

▪️ Bringing multiple parameters together
F-NTA has established itself as an important method for EV analysis because it combines:
- Particle sizing
- Particle concentration
- Fluorescence-based phenotyping
… all at the single-particle level. These data are obtained quickly and with minimal sample preparation, making F-NTA a valuable tool for EV characterization.

▪️ One tool within a larger toolbox
Importantly, in EV characterization there is no either-or decision between F-NTA and other analytical methods.
Instead, F-NTA represents one important component within a broader repertoire of EV characterization methods. Techniques such as Western Blotting, Flow Cytometry, Electron Microscopy or ELISA provide complementary information that contributes to reliable EV identification and characterization.

▪️ The unique strength of F-NTA
Within this toolbox, F-NTA fills a particularly valuable niche by selective detection and characterization of labeled particle subpopulations.
This is especially useful when you work with complex biological samples. By detecting fluorescently labeled EVs, F-NTA helps to identify the target particles in your sample.

▪️ Challenges can be overcome
As we discussed throughout this series, successful F-NTA measurements require careful experimental design.
Selecting the right markers and fluorophore, using the right staining protocols and implementing proper controls helps to generate valid data that you can trust.

▪️ Moving EV characterization forward
The strength of F-NTA lies not in replacing established analytical methods, but in complementing them.

At , we support researchers not only with our ZetaView® instruments, but also with optimized reagents and validated protocols designed to facilitate reliable and reproducible F-NTA measurements.

If you are looking to gain deeper insights into your EV populations, F-NTA may be a valuable addition to your analytical workflow.

Thank you for following our 2026 series! We hope these posts have provided useful insights into the opportunities and practical considerations of fluorescence-based nanoparticle analysis.
If there's a topic you'd like us to cover in a future series, let us know!