Anton Paar Introduced Diana Distillation Analyzers
The company launched two automated systems designed for testing fuels and industrial solvents.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Chemistry
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Anton Paar has released the Diana series, a line of automated distillation analyzers. The new equipment includes the Diana 301 for fuel analysis and the Diana 701 for chemical solvents.
Why it matters
The series design focuses on increasing instrument uptime for laboratories. By incorporating automated features, the company aims to decrease maintenance needs for routine chemical analysis.
The heating element in the Diana series is validated for more than 10,000 cycles. These instruments utilize liquid-free Peltier cooling systems and anti-condensation technology to maintain testing precision.
The players
Anton Paar
Anton Paar is a manufacturer of laboratory instruments and process measuring equipment used in industry and research.
The details
The Diana 301 meets ASTM D86 and EN ISO 3405 standards, while the Diana 701 is built for ASTM D1078 and ASTM D850 compliance. Both units feature integrated sensor memory that stores identification and calibration data for automatic recognition.
Timeline
The Diana series was introduced on October 1, 2026.
Deeper Dive
The release of the Diana 301 follows established industry protocols for fuel distillation as defined by the ASTM D86 standard.
Laboratories integrating these devices may see reduced downtime and lower maintenance requirements during daily distillation workflows. The automatic sensor recognition feature streamlines the setup process for technical operators.
The takeaway
The Diana series represents a shift toward more automated and low-maintenance laboratory hardware. Laboratories looking to optimize throughput should focus on the impact of sensor memory and Peltier cooling on long-term calibration consistency.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Manufacturingchemist.
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