Foam is an unwelcome addition to lubricants, and Ayalytical is aiming to provide reliable measurements with the second generation of its Foam Digital Detection Imaging (FoamDDI) apparatus. The instrument has a charge coupled device camera and a reader unit that provide optics to determine static and dynamic foam heights. The automatic system produces plots, photos and videos simultaneously to monitor the effect and optimal concentration of antifoaming agents, process dynamics and lubricant quality, the company notes. “The second-generation instrument includes a complete optimization of flows, heating and cooling to drastically reduce analysis time of the different regimes to comply with standards ASTM D892 and D6058 more effectively,” Ayalytical adds. Web: www.ayalytical.com