From Laboratory to Process: Integrated Solutions for the Food Industry

Event organized by Anton Paar.

Anton Paar is a global leader in the development and production of high-precision measuring instruments for research, development, and quality control. Founded in 1922 and operating directly in over 110 countries today, the company supports laboratories and industrial facilities with a broad portfolio of cross-industry solutions—ranging from rheology to density, viscosity, particle, surface, and spectroscopic analysis, as well as sample preparation and material characterization.

In 2023, Anton Paar acquired Brabender, a historic German brand with over a century of experience, internationally recognized as a benchmark in raw material and process characterization technologies for the Food, Feed, Plastics, and Rubber sectors. Today, the integration of Anton Paar and Brabender's expertise makes it possible to offer an even more comprehensive portfolio, supporting innovation, research, and quality control throughout the entire production process.

Session overview

Today's food industry demands tools capable of supporting new product development, process optimization, and quality control through an integrated approach that connects the laboratory directly to the production line.

During these two live demonstrations, we will showcase how the Anton Paar MCR (Modular Compact Rheometer) and the Brabender TwinLab extruder—flagship products of the Anton Paar Group—work in synergy to provide a comprehensive characterization of food materials.

Through practical examples, we will demonstrate how to simulate production processes on a laboratory scale using the TwinLab extruder, as well as how to predict the behavior of raw materials, semi-finished products, and final goods using the MCR rheometer.

This integrated approach guarantees high standards for quality control, superior flexibility for R&D, and extensive experimental freedom for process optimization.

The synergy among all Anton Paar technologies serves as a concrete example of the company's vision: acting as a 360° partner and delivering solutions that guide customers from raw material analysis all the way to finished product characterization.

Products used in the demo session

• TwinLab – Brabender, Anton Paar Group
• MCR (Modular Compact Rheometer) - Anton Paar

Technical information

• TwinLab (Brabender): https://www.anton-paar.com/uk-en/products/details/twinlab/ 
• MCR (Modular Compact Rheometer) (Anton Paar): https://www.anton-paar.com/uk-en/products/details/modular-compact-rheometer/ 

Demo session description

The live demos will feature the TwinLab and the Modular Compact Rheometer (MCR), highlighting an integrated approach to food product development and characterization.

The Brabender TwinLab extruder, now part of the Anton Paar Group, makes it possible to simulate extrusion and raw material processing on a laboratory scale, while the Anton Paar MCR Rheometer allows for the study of rheological behavior and flow properties.

Together, these two technologies demonstrate how combining Anton Paar and Brabender expertise supports the entire food product development cycle—from raw material to finished product—providing industry professionals with reliable tools for innovation, process optimization, and quality control.

Speaker

Sergio Matera | Sales Manager – Anton Paar Italia

The event will be held in Italian