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Nieuwstadterweg 3
6136 KN Sittard
Netherlands
About
Analytical measuring instruments Anatech, based in Sittard, develops and produces advanced analytical measuring equipment for fundamental and applied scientific materials research. Anatech was founded in 1987 with the conviction that measuring material properties should be better and (for the user) simpler. This belief is the basis for our focus on innovation. From its inception, Anatech has grown steadily into the solid company it is today. Anatech is a partner of various global players in the measuring instruments market and operates as a private label company. Through our partners, our instruments find their way to more than 120 countries around the world. Anatech has had a one-tier board since 2021, with the day-to-day management being formed by Hans Aben and Jeroen Plompen.

Improve the design of analytical instruments

Help Anatech improve the design of their product!


  • Physics, mechanical engineering (fine mechanics), other

  • Nieuwstadterweg 3, 6136 KN Sittard, Netherlands, Onsite
  • 30 Nov 2023
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Small scale heat exchanger design

How can we design an efficient small-scale heat exchanger for the DSC instrument that can cool to -150°C or even -180°C using Liquid Nitrogen?


  • Students in the field of Mechanical engineering, Chemical engineering, material science, physics or any other related studies

  • Nieuwstadterweg 3-5, 6136 KN Sittard, Netherlands, Onsite
  • 26 Nov 2024
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Help Anatech reduce the usage, temperature, energy consumption, and flow rate of cooling water

Anatech currently uses tap water to cool analytical instruments during internal testing, which leads to high water consumption and rising costs. A more sustainable and controlled cooling solution is needed without compromising test accuracy.


  • Enthusiastic students from all fields of study

  • Nieuwstadterweg 3, 6136 KN Sittard, Netherlands, Onsite
  • 9 Apr 2026
Deadline registration 2 Apr 2026
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