As we look ahead to 2026, we’re proud to reflect on the progress we’ve made in 2025 and share what’s next. Every enhancement is driven by your feedback and designed to make water testing simpler, more precise, and more connected.
Kemio
New Sensors: : Coming soon, Kemio will support testing for monochloramine and ammonia – ideal for municipal water applications and secondary disinfection in buildings.
- A simple software update will unlock these features on your current device.
- Modern Look & Feel: Kemio now features a sleek new design, USB-C connectivity, and an enhanced touchscreen for a smoother user experience.
- Geotagging with Palintest Connect: Add GPS coordinates with each test result for greater traceability and confidence in your data.

Turbidity Expert
Available Worldwide: Turbidity Expert is now live, with the US market variant
pending EPA approval.
Advanced Features: Touchscreen interface, replaceable optics, and sleek design
are already delivering excellent feedback from users.

Lumiso Range
Pooltest 9 Launched: Our new mid-range handheld photometer offers a wider range of parameters while maintaining ease of use and portability.
Pooltest Range has a Fresh New Look: The entire range now features a modern, cohesive design.
Future Connectivity: Coming soon, Lumiso Expert and Lumiso Pooltest Expert will introduce Wi-Fi connectivity for real-time results and a rechargeable battery to address customer feedback on battery life.

Photometer Reagent Innovations
Improved Test Formulations: We’ve reformulated key tests for Lumiso, including manganese, total hardness, fluoride, and magnesium hardness, for greater consistency
and reliability.
Boric Acid-Free Reagents: We’ll be introducing boric acid-free DPD1 photometer reagents, with a full range of boric acid-free pool reagents to follow.

Our 2025 Wins and 2026 Vision
Palintest Connect
Launch Imminent:
Our cloud-based platform will enable instrument management, real-time monitoring, and
enhanced data integrity with GPS tagging.
Automatic Updates & Support:
Access calibration certificates, service history, and firmware updates all in one place.
All new Connect by Palintest ensuring results are clear, connected, and compliant
Brand new Monochloramine and Ammonia sensors on Kemio
Wi-Fi Connectivity for Lumiso Expert and Pooltest Expert
Rechargeable Batteries across key instruments
Expanded Boric Acid-Free Reagent Range
Geotagging Across All Instruments for complete traceability.
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