The NEW Discovery Series Hybrid Rheometer (DHR) represents the latest technological breakthroughs from the world's leader in Rheology. It combines a patented drag cup ,motor, a second generation magnetic bearing, Force Transducer Technology (FRT), and new, patent pending, dual-encoder and True Position Sensor (TPS), into single-head Hybrid rheometer. The DHR has unprecedented direct strain control, direct stress control and normal force measurement accuracy. The DHR features all popular TA innovations including patented Smart Swap™ geometries and the widest range of Smart Swap ™ temperature systems and options commercially available.