Anton Paar Launches UNHT Series for Advanced Nanoindentation

Anton Paar Launches UNHT Series for Nanoindentation

Anton Paar introduced its new UNHT Series of nanoindentation systems, designed to measure material mechanical properties with minimized thermal drift and frame compliance. The instrumentation aims to deliver greater confidence in measured indentation depths across high-performance and biological applications.

The Tech TL;DR:

• Surface-Referenced Measurement: The UNHT design directly references the sample surface to reduce the influence of thermal drift and frame compliance, cutting down corrective post-processing needs.
• High-Performance UNHT 700: Built for demanding applications, offering high-speed indentation, advanced mapping, positioning accuracy down to 100 nm, scanning probe microscopy (SPM) imaging, and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) up to 300 Hz.
• Dedicated UNHT 300 Bio: Engineered for soft and biological materials such as tissues, hydrogels, scaffolds, and polymers, featuring automated contact detection and adhesion evaluation.

UNHT Series Uses Surface-Referenced Measurement for Reliable Results

At the core of both systems in the UNHT series is a measurement concept that directly references the sample surface. Users gain greater confidence in measured indentation depths and the derived mechanical properties.

“Reliable nanoindentation depends not only on measurement resolution, but also on how effectively the system controls the factors that can influence the result,” said Pavel Sedmak, Product Manager for the UNHT series at Anton Paar. “With the new UNHT series, we have focused on combining surface-referenced measurement with faster workflows and broader measurement capabilities, helping users characterise materials efficiently while maintaining confidence in their data.”

UNHT 700 and UNHT 300 Bio System Specifications

The product line is divided into two distinct configurations tailored to specific laboratory testing requirements. The UNHT 700 targets high-performance testing environments, combining high-speed indentation with advanced mapping capabilities. It features positioning accuracy down to 100 nm, integrated SPM imaging, and dynamic mechanical analysis up to 300 Hz. These specifications allow laboratories to execute large measurement campaigns on complex materials while reducing overall testing time.

For laboratories focused on soft and biological samples, the UNHT 300 Bio provides a dedicated platform. It supports testing for hydrogels, tissues, scaffolds, and polymers. The system incorporates advanced DMA measurements up to 300 Hz, adhesion evaluation, automated contact detection, and dedicated protocols tailored specifically to biological specimens. Both systems integrate into a redesigned, workflow-oriented software environment designed to simplify operation and minimize training overhead for new users moving from sample setup to material insight.

Anton Paar Provides Contact Emails for UK and Ireland

Organizations seeking further technical data or purchasing details regarding the UNHT series can contact Anton Paar directly. Regional inquiries are directed to info.uk@anton-paar.com for customers in the United Kingdom and info.ie@anton-paar.com for customers in Ireland.