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Anton Paar has launched the ETD 300 temperature device, enabling measurement of samples like asphalt, bitumen, hot melt adhesives, and waxes at temperatures all the way up to 300°C (from +25°C). 

The ViscoQC accessory allows total control via the viscometer's interface, without the need for seperate temperature program synchronization. Most precise sample temperature control with the unique T-Ready function as well as automatic spindle type recognition save time, exclude errors and secure highest repeatability. Magnetic spindle coupling makes spindle attachment faster, easier, and safer. Fully automated ASTM D4402 method frees up lab staff time. 

The temperature device is applicable to Anton Paar's ViscoQC 100 & 300 rotational viscometers. And it complies with ASTM D4402, D3236, AASHTO T316, EN 13302, and more.

Anton Paar's new compact Lyza 7000 measures 100s of sample types. Solid, liquid, gaseous, Lyza 7000 measures them all. It's the most reliable, user-friendly FTIR spectrometer on the market, way beyond industry standards.

The instrument's software combines measurement, processing, and spectral analysis in automated one-step methods with customizable measuring reports. It even allows inexperienced personnel to conduct complex measurement routines. 
Checking incoming goods, identifying unknown substances, and ensuring the quality of final products is a breeze. 
The innovative internal system monitoring technology ensures vital informations is always at the user's fingertips. 
The easily exchangeable cell module is compatible with a variety of ATR and transmission cells, and the instrument detects swapped modules automatically. 
Create your very own library or choose from industry-standard libraries to help identify and very any sample or unknown substance. 
A smart LED light charts measurements progress. 
And Eco Mode not only saves energy but also ensures the longevity of core components. 

Delivering on the most important requirements for any characterization laboratory, Autosorb 6100 is a customizable instrument designed for the most challenging surface area and pore size distribution measurements in the nanometer range (0,35 nm to 500 nm). 

Accuracy and agility

The instrument comes with a leak-tight analysis system, precise manifold temperature control, and Anton Paar's TruZone active coolant level control ensuring accurate detection of BET surface areas below 0.1 m2 with nitrogen. In addition, the long-lasting dewar lets operators conduct measurements that exceed 90 hours without requiring a refill of the dewar. 

With three independant analysis stations and patented accessories, laboratories can flexibly analyze up to three different samples with three different temperatures simultaneously. 

Accessibility and adaptability 

Autosorb 6100 comes with easy-to-use Kaomi software. The included DoseWizard system helps you with measurement definition, while our new PowderProtect feature reduces the risk of sample elutriation or loss of powder into the instrument. 

The number of analysis stations (one, two, or three) and capabilities (Vaporsorption, CryoSync) can be selected to match your laboratory's measurement and throughput requirements. As needs change, modular field upgrades allow the capabilities and analysis stations to be changed to meet revised requirements. 

Assurance

Autosorb 6100 complies with 15 ASTM, DIN et ISO standards for surface area, pore size, and pore volume measurements. Anton Paar also has a global support network, so users can be sure that wherever they are, a qualified expert is nearby and ready to help. 

The plant-based food industry is one of the most rapidly growing industrial segments in the world. A number of factors are contributing to this growth, the primary one being a significant increase in the number of consumers seeking vegan/vegetarian food options. Additionally, some consumers want to replace some meat-based protein with plant-based protein, for a healthier diet, and finally there is an increasing cultural desire to reduce the environmental impact and contribution to global warming caused by the beef and dairy industries. 

Anton Paar's portfolio of analytical instrumentation can help accelerate the formulation, development, production and quality control of novel, safe, shelf-stable and great-tasting plant-based foods. 

Characterize consistency, mouthfeel, stability, and safety. Accurately measure key properties related to rheology, viscosity, particle size, density, oxygen content, oxidation and colloidal stability, and consistency. 

Plant-based meat : 

• Determine the rheological properties of the material to ensure desired and uniform consistency 
• Monitor rheological properties under specific temperature conditions to ensure desired behavior during roasting or cooking
• Asses the texture and mouthfeel to better mimic animal-based meats

Plant-based dairy : 

• Measure the viscosity and flow properties of plant- and nut-based milks
• Improve the shelf-life of plant-based drinks using oxygen measurements
• Investigate the consistency of margarine and other edible fats
• Assess the particle size range to determine product consistency
• Confirm colloidal stability to plant-based milk products

Plant-based oils and food additives : 

• Estimate the shelf-life using oxidation stability measurements
• Measure the viscosity and flow properties of raw additives as well as finished products
• Assess the safety of food additives via sample preparation and heavy metals analysis
• Analyze the purity and quality of vegetable fats and oils

For more on how Anton Paar's analytical instruments can help you make amazing plant-based foods download our e-book "The future of plant-based food analysis". 

The e-book contains numerous application examples including measuring the density, the particle size, structural/flow properties, stability and safety of plant-based meats, dairy products and additives. 

Finding exactly the right formulation via the optimization of food powder parameters is key to ensuring top product quality and keeping manufacturing costs down. Improving formulations based on particle size reduces the amount of viscosity modifiers or carrying material needed. X-ray diffraction (XRD) can be used to identify sugars and investigate their cristallinity - leading to improved processes and final products. Assessing powder flow and shear properties under real-life conditions ensures smooth transportation and manufacturing processes, as well as the attainment of the desired mouthfeel. The determination of true density mass-to-volume calculation improves packaging processes. Oxidation stability investigation determines shelf life. And acid digestion helps prepare samples prior to ICP-MS testing for metal contamination. 

Anton Paar's new e-book, the "Field Guide to Food Powder Characterization", explains how Anton Paar's stellar portfolio of analytical instrumentation can be used to deepen the understanding of food powders with next-generation analysis techniques, develop correct formulations, overcome transportation and storage issues, and offer better, more enjoyable foods for consumers. The e-book contains detailed measurement data, including on the determination of density, particle size, powder flow, cohesion strength, compressibility, and permeability.

The e-book covers : 

Formulation and R&D (particle size analysis of food powders; X-ray diffraction for identifying crystalline phases in food powders)

Transportation and powder flow rheology (recognition of changes in powder flow properties; investigation of powder flow behavior as a function of external parameters such as relative humidity

Packaging and storage (tapped and true density of food powders; oxidation stability of food powders)

Final product analysis and customer experience (dissolution rate of food powders; viscosity and mouthfeel of food powders; food safety)

Real-time measurement of dissolved oxygen directly at the production line. 

Anton Paar announced the launch of the Oxy 4100 Transmitter inline oxygen sensor - for measurement of dissolved oxygen in real-time, directly at the production line. 

The Oxy 4100 Transmitter is a standalone entry-level unit that is easy to use and install. It comes equipped with analog outputs, a sensor cap, and a user-friendly touchscreen interface, making it a powerful solution for any production environment. 

The sensor provides accurate, drift-free measurements throughout the entire production process and is available in both trace and wide range versions, offering even more flexibility for manufacturers. With a simple exchange of the sensor cap, users can conveniently switch between ranges and tailor the sensor to their specific needs. 

The Oxy 4100 Transmitter also feautres Toolmaster technology, which automatically detects the sensor cap and transfers all setup parameters to the sensor. This ensures that the Oxy 4100 Transmitter is ready to use right out of the box, and that inline measurement can start immediatly once the cap is mounted. 

Designed according to hygienic criteria, the Oxy 4100 Transmitter is capable of withstanding CIP and SIP cleaning procedures up to 130°C for 30 minutes. Once the CIP/SIP routines are completed, the sensor reactivates in just minutes to minimize downtime. 

The global measuring technology company Anton Paar has launched Alcolyzer 1001 - an alcohol meter built on the companies unique measuring technology for selective alcohol measurement. Two analysis systems dedicated to craft brewing now contain the new alcohol meter. 

Leveraging technology trusted by the world's biggest beer industry players for over 40 years, the Alcolyzer Beer Analyzing System 1001 and PBA 1001 Beer perfectly complement Anton Paar's wide range of solutions dedicated to craft brewing : portable and at-line instruments, instruments for the lab, and process solutions - covering every beer production step. 

From entry packages for smaller craft breweries - covering instruments for measurement of crucial basic parameters - to complete quality control, Anton Paar's full-range solutions cater to every craft brewery size, every craft brewery need, and every craft brewery budget. 

Anton Paar's Craft2Craft package, including the DMA 35 portable extract meter, the CboxQC At-line CO2 and O2 meter, and optionally the Alex 500 alcohol meter is every craft brewer's entry ticket to professional analytics and process optimization. They come in a single package at a competitive price. 

The two new systems, Alcolyzer Beer Analyzing System 1001 and PBA 1001 Beer, measure bright lager, deep black stouts, strong bock beer, light beers, and beer mixtures straight away in seconds without any product-specific calibration - allowing craft brewers to truly understand their production process, eliminate errors, improve production stability, and put their creative quality seal on everything they make.

As craft brewers grow their businesses, Anton Paar solutions grow with them - to encompass upgrades of existing lab systems, process sensors, data management, and high-end lab analytics. 

Anton Paar has launched its next-generation multiparameter system for combined density and turbidity analysis - leveraging a predefined, proven, industry-specific system setup. 

Modulyzer Turbidity measures specific gravity and turbidity from one sample filling, combining two key parameters for injectables, infusions, vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, and liquid formulations. 

The system requires only 5 mL sample volume and offers various filling possibilities. There's accurate temperature control throughout the entire process. The completely enclosed turbidity measuring cell means no complex handling of cuvettes. Hazardous samples, e.g. aggressive chemicals or biologically active pharmaceuticals, can be properly filled and cleaned with a single sample changer. The multi-sample changer fills and measures a day's workload. 

Superior software features for regulated industries ensure complete traceability. Compliance features include user management, audit trail, and electronic signature and approval processes. They integrate seamlessly with Anton Paar's lab execution software, AP Connect, for collection, review, and mesurement data organization directly from a PC. 

The MCR 702e MultiDrive is a dynamic mechanical analyzer based on the renowned technology of the MCR Evolution rheometer series. It is equipped with a rotational motor and linear motor and in this way the full range of dynamic mechanical analysis for materials - especially polymers - from the solid to the liquid state is possible. 

MCR 702e MultiDrive is the most versatile and powerful platform for dynamic mechanical analysis currently available. The device combines a completely new linear motor with the renowned EC motor technology from MCR rheometers. This state-of-the-art linear motor makes it possible to perform dynamic mechanical analysis in bending, tension, and compression as well as thermomechanical analysis (TMA) with one instrument.

The four possible types of analysis are dynamic mechanical analysis in axial direction (classical DMA), dynamic mechanical analysis in torsion, thermomechanical analysis, and a broad range of rheological measurements. 

The unique design of the rotational motor based on the air bearing technology exclusively developped by Anton Paar guarantees extraordinary sensitivity and thus the most precise results. The linear motor is designed with an advanced material selection to show almost no effects of magnetic hysteresis. This enables highly precise measurements over a broad force range up to 40 N and over the complete displacement range up to 9,4 mm to characterize soft and stiff materials as precisely as possible. 

A linear optical encoder is used in the measuring device to determine the displacement. This optical technology allows stable strain measurements with resolutions in the subnanometer range. 
The innovative CFD-optimized design of the measuring systems guarantees negligible temperature gradients inside the sample which is essential when highly accurate and reliable results are required. Each measuring system includes an integrated temperature sensor close to the clamped sample in order to measure the actual sample temperature with the highest reproductiblity over the complete temperature range. 
When changing measuring geometries, the proven QuickConnect coupling provides great ease of use. This quick-fitting coupling ensures fast, convenient measuring geometry changes without a screwing mechanism or any need of additional alignment procedures. Toolmaster is a completely contact-free automatic tool recognition and configuration system for the detection of all measuring systems available for the MCR 702e MultiDrive. 

The MCR 702e MultiDrive opens up completely new possibilities in dynamic mechanical material characterization.