Sympatec is a leading company in the development, manufacture, sale, and service of instruments designed for particle size and particle shape analysis. Established in 1984 in Remlingen, near Wolfenbüttel, Germany, Sympatec was the first spin-off of Clausthal Technical University. Initially founded with venture capital from a Swiss holding company, the company grew based on the expertise and patents of scientists from the Harz Mountains.

Today, Sympatec operates globally, with a significant portion of its staff based at Pulverhaus and the remainder working across its subsidiaries in the USA, UK, Switzerland, and 20 branch offices worldwide. The company serves more than 75 countries through a network of agents, distributors, and OEM partners.

Sympatec’s innovative technologies, which include laser diffraction, image analysis, ultrasonic extinction, and dynamic light scattering, extend human sensory capabilities, enabling precise and rapid analysis of powders and other dispersed systems. A key milestone in the company’s journey was the invention of dry dispersion technology, which revolutionized particle size analysis by providing faster, more accurate, and adaptable solutions for various industrial applications.

As the only privately-owned global producer of particle analysis technology, Sympatec is committed to long-term growth and independence from short-term financial investors. The company’s vision, encapsulated in the phrase "better particles," drives its continuous innovation and mission to provide the best instruments in the field. Sympatec’s success story reflects its transition from a technology-driven startup to a recognized leader in the field, overcoming challenges with creativity and groundbreaking solutions, such as its patented dry dispersion combined with modular laser diffraction and dynamic image analysis systems.