AO Metal invites you to the Additive Plus Open House – Microtrac Product Spotlight
Powder Analysis and Manufacturing with Microtrac, ATO Lab Plus & AO Metal
Hosted by Additive Plus | Gardena, CA | July 29 or 30, 2025
See firsthand how AO Metal’s advanced Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology turns analyzed powders into high-performance parts. This exclusive event showcases the complete workflow:
- Atomization: ATO Lab Plus metal powder production
- Powder Analysis: Microtrac systems (SYNC, CAMSIZER, Turbiscan)
- Manufacturing: AO Metal LPBF 3D printing live demos
Why Attend with AO Metal?
Witness our LPBF technology produce real parts in real time.
Discover how AO Metal integrates with powder analysis & atomization for end-to-end quality.
Get your technical questions answered by AO Metal engineers.
Event Details:
Choose Your Day: Identical Program on July 29 or 30, 2025
📍 Location: 17800 South Main Street, Unit 104, Gardena, CA 90248
Lunch included
Agenda Highlights:
- Live AO Metal LPBF Printer Demonstrations
- Powder Characterization (Microtrac) & Atomization (ATO Lab Plus) Demos
- Technical Sessions on Advanced Manufacturing
- Networking with Industry Experts
Who Should Join?
Engineers, R&D Teams, and Manufacturing Leaders in:
Aerospace & Defense 🚀
Medical Devices ⚕️
Automotive 🚗
Industrial Tooling ⚙️
Daily Agenda – Microtrac Product Spotlight
9:30 AM – Welcome & Introductions
Kick off the day with a welcome from the Additive Plus team and an overview of Microtrac’s solutions for particle and materials analysis.
10:00 AM – Technical Presentation
“Laser Diffraction Technology and Applications”
Presented by Cathy Yang, Additive Plus
Explore the Microtrac SYNC system’s hybrid capabilities—combining laser diffraction and dynamic image analysis for wet and dry samples from 10 nm to 2 mm.
10:45 AM – Technical Presentation
“Unlocking the Power of the R&D Instrumentation Bundle”
Presented by Ashkhen Ovsepyan, Additive Plus
Learn how the ATO Lab Plus, CAMSIZER, and AO Metal 3D Printer work together as a versatile R&D bundle—ideal for labs focused on additive manufacturing, materials testing, and process development.
11:15 AM – Technical Presentation
“Analyzing Porosity, Density, and Catalytic Activity of Materials”
Presented by Sai Krishna Katla, Ph.D.
Gain insights into BEL’s advanced instrumentation for pore structure, surface area, and catalyst behavior—critical for industrial R&D and materials science applications.
12:00 PM – Networking Lunch Provided
1:00 PM – Live Instrument Demonstrations
Explore hands-on demos with the following platforms:
- SYNC (Laser Diffraction & Image Analysis)
- BEL Instruments (Gas Sorption, Pycnometry, Catalysis)
- DLS + Zeta (Size and Charge Measurement)
2:00 PM – Technical Presentation
“Advancing Nanoparticle Characterization: Accurate Size and Charge Measurement at High Concentration”
Presented by Prashun Roy, Ph.D., Microtrac
See how the Flex and Stabino systems provide high-resolution analysis of zeta potential and particle size at high concentrations—perfect for battery research, pharmaceuticals, and coatings.
3:00 PM – Live Instrument Demonstrations Continue
- CAMSIZER (Granular Particle Analysis)
Turbiscan (Stability and Dispersion Testing)
Exclusive Raffle for Attendees
All customers who attend our Open House will be entered into a raffle to win a free 1-month loan of a Zeta Potential Analyzer. This is a unique opportunity to test Microtrac’s advanced zeta potential technology in your own lab environment.
We’ll randomly select five lucky participants to receive this complimentary loan and experience the benefits of high-precision particle analysis at no cost.
Event Highlights
- Live Demonstrations of 6+ Microtrac Instruments
- Technical Presentations with Real-World Applications
- Introduction of the R&D Instrumentation Bundle
- Lunch + Expert Q&A Opportunities
- In-Person Networking with Application Specialists
- Exclusive Raffle for Attendees
Meet the Experts
Cathy Yang
Application Specialist, Additive Plus
Leads the Applications Team at Additive Plus and specializes in laser diffraction and shape analysis. Cathy will present the SYNC technology in action.
Ashkhen Ovsepyan
Founder, Additive Plus, AO Metal
With a focus on integrated R&D workflows, Ashkhen will introduce the ATO Lab Plus, CAMSIZER, and AO Metal 3D Printer as a bundled solution for advanced labs.
Sai Krishna Katla, Ph.D.
Materials Scientist – Porosity & Surface Area Analysis
An expert in sorption techniques and catalyst evaluation, Dr. Katla will demonstrate the BEL platform’s role in accurate material characterization.
Prashun Roy, Ph.D.
Senior Scientist, Microtrac
A specialist in colloidal science, Dr. Roy will explain nanoparticle measurement techniques for high-concentration samples.
