Anton Paar’s Popular Viscosity Workshop Returns to Luton This October
FREE in-person workshop combines expert theory with hands-on laboratory sessions to build confidence in viscosity measurement.
Anton Paar UK is inviting scientists, laboratory professionals, engineers and quality control specialists to its FREE Viscosity Workshop, taking place on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at its UK laboratory and office in Luton.
Back by popular demand, the one-day workshop provides attendees with the theoretical knowledge and practical experience needed to improve viscosity measurement techniques and make greater use of viscosity data.
The workshop combines expert-led presentations with hands-on laboratory sessions to explore the principles behind viscosity measurement and how to apply them to real samples and processes.
Participants will have the opportunity to work with a range of viscosity measurement instruments, compare different measurement approaches and gain practical experience in selecting suitable equipment and test methods for different applications.
Understanding viscosity measurement
Throughout the day, Anton Paar specialists will cover key aspects of viscosity and rheology, including:
- The fundamental theory behind viscosity measurement
- Designing meaningful viscosity measurement experiments
- Different methods of measuring viscosity
- Selecting the appropriate spindle and speed
- Instrument performance checks and calibration
- Common measurement problems and potential pitfalls
- Interpreting viscosity measurement data
- The relationship between shear stress, shear rate and product behaviour
- How rheology can help explain how products flow
- Yield stress, thixotropy and their impact on real-world flow behaviour
The practical sessions will provide attendees with the opportunity to explore a range of viscosity measurement technologies and see how different approaches can affect measurement results.
The programme will include rotational viscosity testing, SVM and Lovis measurement technologies, as well as measuring systems and the creation of flow and viscosity curves using controlled shear rate and controlled shear stress tests.
By combining theory with practical demonstrations, the workshop aims to help attendees better understand their measurement results, identify potential sources of inconsistency and develop more reliable testing approaches.
Event details
Date: Wednesday 28 October 2026
Time: Full-day workshop
Location: Anton Paar UK, 950 Capability Green, Luton, LU1 3LU
Cost: FREE
Registration closes on Monday 26 October 2026. Places are limited, and attendees are encouraged to register in advance.
To learn more and to register for the 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.
