Anton Paar announces free dairy analysis and characterisation workshop for industry professionals
Anton Paar Ltd is pleased to announce its upcoming Dairy Analysis and Characterisation Workshop, a free one-day event designed to provide dairy industry professionals with practical and theoretical insight into the analytical techniques used to improve product quality, optimise manufacturing processes, and support product development across dairy products and the industry.
Taking place on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, at Anton Paar Ltd’s UK headquarters in Capability Green, Luton, the workshop will bring together professionals from across the dairy supply chain, including manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, processors, and technical specialists, to explore the latest developments in dairy measurement and characterisation.
As dairy manufacturers continue to balance product quality, process efficiency, consistency, and innovation, robust analytical methods play an increasingly important role throughout production. The workshop has been developed to help attendees better understand the measurement technologies and best practices that support accurate, data-driven decision-making from raw material assessment through to final product quality control.
Throughout the day, Anton Paar application and product specialists will combine technical presentations with practical laboratory demonstrations, allowing attendees to gain hands-on experience with a range of analytical techniques used in dairy testing. The programme covers applications relevant to milk, cheese, yoghurt, cream, powders and other various related dairy ingredients or processes.
Key topics covered
· Understanding the analytical techniques used for dairy quality control, formulation, and troubleshooting
· Using FTIR and Raman spectroscopy for the identification and quantification of various chemical species found in dairy products
· Rapid concentration and batch consistency checks using density and refractive index measurements
· Microwave digestion techniques for mineral and trace element analysis
· Improving manufacturing efficiency through online and inline process analytics
· Relating viscosity and rheology measurements to texture, stability, and filling behaviour
· Assessing particle size and its influence on texture, solubility, and mouthfeel
· Evaluating powder flowability, cohesion, and wall friction for improved handling and packaging
· Using tribology to investigate creaminess, astringency, and mouth-coating characteristics
· Hands-on laboratory demonstrations showcasing Anton Paar analytical systems and measurement workflows
Who should attend
The workshop is suitable for:
· Quality control, quality assurance, and laboratory teams within dairy and food manufacturing
· Research and development and product development teams working with dairy products
· Process, production, and technical teams responsible for optimisation and troubleshooting
· Ingredient suppliers, powder processors, and contract manufacturers
· Application specialists and technical managers seeking to better understand the relationship between analytical measurements and product performance
Event details
Date: Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Time: 09:30 to 17:00 (BST)
Location: Anton Paar Ltd, 950 Capability Green, Luton LU1 3LU
Cost: Free of charge
The workshop offers an excellent opportunity for dairy professionals to deepen their understanding of analytical technologies, gain practical experience with industry-leading instrumentation, and network with colleagues from across the dairy sector.
Registration is now open, with places limited to 30 – 40 attendees and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration closes on 5 August 2026. Lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
To learn more about the Dairy Analysis and Characterisation Workshop, visit our website or contact us via email at info.uk@anton-paar.com
About Anton Paar
Founded in 1922 in Graz, Austria, Anton Paar is a global market leader in density and concentration measurement, rheometry and viscometry, and dissolved carbon dioxide determination. Anton Paar also offers cutting-edge technologies, such as Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), particle size analysis, and surface analysis. Anton Paar’s customers include most of the major beer and soft drink manufacturers worldwide, and companies active in the food, chemicals, petroleum, and pharmaceutical industries, as well as leading academic institutions. Anton Paar invests 14.5 % of its annual turnover in research and development.
