Anton Paar expands its MCR series with guided testing, TruChirp, and enhanced specifications

Following the launch of the new-generation MCR series, Anton Paar is expanding the platform with performance and usability enhancements for routine testing and advanced material characterisation. The update brings improved specifications for selected rheometers, Guided Testing for faster routine workflows, and TruChirp for quicker insight into rapidly changing materials. 

“Our customers need rheometers that are precise, flexible, and practical in daily operation,” says Michael Toifl, Head of Rheometry at Anton Paar. “The latest enhancements to the new MCR Series support this need by combining improved performance and advanced functionality for fast-changing materials in one platform.”

The enhanced specifications build on Anton Paar’s expertise in motor control and firmware development. Selected instruments now offer a broader usable performance range, with improved low-end sensitivity and higher top-end capability for demanding applications. This gives laboratories greater confidence when characterising weak structures, complex formulations, and challenging samples. 

The update aligns with the current MCR portfolio, which supports routine R&D, high-end QC, and advanced research applications. Guided Testing builds on the integrated touchscreen concept established across the new MCR generation. Standard operating procedures can be selected and run directly on the instrument, reducing the need to switch between the rheometer and a computer during routine measurements. 

Together with predefined standard operating procedures, QuickConnect for one-handed measuring system changes, and Toolmaster for automatic recognition and configuration, Guided Testing simplifies setup, reduces handling errors, and saves time. For laboratories that need fast, reproducible results with minimal training effort, this supports more efficient routine operation. 

For research-grade instruments, TruChirp enables faster frequency characterisation, helping users follow fast-changing processes, such as gelation and curing, and capture short-lived material transitions as measurable data. This makes TruChirp particularly relevant for cure monitoring, gel point studies, and other measurements where conventional approaches may be too slow. Together with Transient Data capabilities in RheoCompass, the new functionality expands the MCR series for advanced scientific investigations.

The software environment supports broad template handling, centralised data management, and documented migration strategies for legacy measurements. In addition, Anton Paar’s global sales and service network, application know-how, and certified service programs support customers during the changeover and throughout the instrument lifecycle.

Contact your local Anton Paar representative to arrange a live demonstration and learn how the new MCR series can support your laboratory.

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