Perten Announces Launch of LactoScope 500

SHELTON, Conn. — Perten, a PerkinElmer company and global provider of analytical solutions for the food industry, announced the launch of the LactoScope 500, a next-generation Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT‑IR) dairy analyzer designed to help medium and large processors move beyond traditional testing limitations for greater control of quality, yield and efficiency, the company said. 

FT‑IR has become the industry standard for dairy analysis, Perten said, yet many systems still struggle with variability in real‑world production environments, particularly when analyzing high‑fat or viscous products. Measurement instability, inconsistent sample preparation and calibration drift can force processors to work with wider safety margins than necessary. Perten said the LactoScope 500 is engineered to address these challenges. 

The LactoScope 500 provides rapid, multi‑component analysis of fat, lactose, protein (including casein specificity) and total solids in seconds, the company reported. 

“Too often, processors are forced to compensate for measurement uncertainty with wider safety margins,” said Paul Morrison, managing director, Perten. “The LactoScope 500 is designed to mitigate that tradeoff, giving customers the confidence to run tighter processes and capture more value from every batch.”

One of the most persistent challenges in dairy analysis is the impact of fat globule size and sample inconsistency on measurement accuracy, according to Perten.

The company said the LactoScope 500 addresses this challenge at the source through a fully integrated dual‑stage high‑pressure homogenizer. By standardizing samples within the instrument, the system minimizes light scattering and spectral noise, delivering more accurate and repeatable results, particularly for demanding applications such as cream, yogurt and ice cream mixes, according to Perten. 

The LactoScope 500 also combines robust mid‑infrared optics, stable calibration models and a rugged, vibration‑resistant design to deliver consistent results day after day, the company reported. Integrated remote diagnostics further reduce downtime and simplify maintenance, supporting reliable operation in both laboratory and at‑line production environments, Perten said. 

The LactoScope 500 includes a compact footprint, integrated computer and intuitive 15‑inch touchscreen designed to simplify daily operation and reduce reliance on operator expertise, according to Perten.

“Processors are no longer looking for incremental improvements,” said Damien Seroux, SVP, food Solutions, PerkinElmer. “They need reliable gains in performance, stability and control. The LactoScope 500 delivers a more robust and integrated approach to dairy analysis, enabling greater confidence, consistency and efficiency.”