Unlock Powder Performance with Advanced Rheology Insights – Cape Town

Anton Paar invites you to an exclusive, hands-on workshop in Cape Town, focused on powder rheology and its critical role in product development and process optimization.

Featuring Powder Rheology and tribology global product manager Dr. Kartik Pondicherry as guest speaker, This session is designed for professionals looking to better understand powder flow behavior and apply advanced measurement techniques to real-world challenges. Through a combination of expert presentations and practical demonstrations, you’ll gain valuable insights into improving efficiency, consistency, and product quality.

What You’ll Gain

Practical understanding of powder flow and behavior
Insights into flow cell and shear cell testing techniques
Exposure to real-life industry applications
Hands-on experience with Anton Paar instruments
Tools to improve process efficiency and product performance

Agenda

08h00 to 09h00: Registration
09h00 to 10h00: Presentation on powder flow cell
10h00 to 10h10: Break
10h10 to 11h10: Presentation on shear cell
11h10 to 12h10: Real life applications
12h10 to 13h00: Lunch
13h00 to 15h00: Practical demonstrations – break as needed
15h00 to 15h30: Wrap up

Event Details

Date: 30 July 2026
Location: Cape Town (Venue TBC)
Focus: Powder Rheology Solutions

Why Attend?

Powder handling challenges can impact everything from processing efficiency to final product quality. This workshop will help you:

Improve flowability and handling characteristics
Reduce issues such as segregation, caking, and inconsistency
Apply data-driven insights to optimize your processes

30 Jul 2026

Dr Kartik Pondicherry, Tjaart Willemse (Language: English)

Venue: Cape Town, Afrika-Borwa, Anton Paar Cape Town South Africa
End of registration: 27 Jul 2026

Contact person and registration:
Ms Lorin Hosken
Tel.: +27 82 900 5623
lorin.hosken[at]anton-paar.com

Kartik Pondicherry

Dr. Kartik Pondicherry is the Global Product Manager for Tribology at Anton Paar GmbH, specializing in tribological solutions within the Rheology department. With a Ph.D. in Tribology from Montanuniversität Leoben, a Master's in Advanced Materials from Ulm University, and an Engineer's Degree in Metallurgy from Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology, Dr. Pondicherry has a strong foundation in materials science and tribology. He leads efforts to advance tribological technologies and their applications in industries such as food manufacturing and materials research.

Tjaart Willemse

He joined Anton Paar in March 2024 as the Sales Specialist for the Characterization Product Portfolio overseeing Western and Northern Cape. He has been involved with the sales of Analytical Laboratory Instrumentation since 2001 with experience in various industries and products. He started my career in the Scientific Laboratory Industry as a Laboratory Instrumentation Technician in 1993 after his studies.