Anton Paar develops and manufactures high-precision analytical instruments for use in research, development, and quality control. Its comprehensive portfolio includes a wide array of tools for the characterization of thin films, coatings, and hard surfaces. Anton Paar’s mechanical surface testers include nano-, micro-, and macro-indentation and scratch testing analysis. Capable of applying a broad range of forces, these systems enable detailed studies across a wide spectrum of materials, including metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and polymers.