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Fink & Partner · Inventors of [DIA] since 1992
[DIA2000] The original analysis management for OES spectrometers — evolved into [FP]-LIMS.
Delivered worldwide with SPECTRO, Bruker and Hitachi spectrometers since 1992. Today: [FP]-LIMS — the direct successor. Windows 11 ready. Audit-trail ready. ISO 27001 certified.
- 30+years of laboratory digitization
- 8,500+installations worldwide
- ISO 27001certified information security
Definition & history
What is DIA2000?
DIA2000 is a laboratory analysis management software developed by Fink & Partner GmbH in Goch, Germany. For more than two decades, it was shipped worldwide as the standard evaluation software alongside optical emission spectrometers (OES) from SPECTRO / Ametek and Bruker Elemental. Hitachi spectrometers ship directly with the modern successor [FP]-LIMS.
Many users in the metal industry know the software under its product name — DIA2000, DIA2000SE, [DIA] Basic or [DIA] Light — but assume it comes from the instrument manufacturer. It does not. It has always been developed and supported by Fink & Partner.
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1992
DIA for DOS
Fink & Partner founded by Peter Niemann. Launch of the first [DIA] analysis software.
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2001
DIA2000SE
Distributed with SPECTRO instruments (SpectroLAB, SpectroMAXx) as standard analysis management.
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2006
Bruker partnership
Delivered with Bruker Magellan instruments. QMatrix, Bruker’s analysis software, accesses our database structure.
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2015
[DIA] 2.5
Philip Moerke joins the leadership. New era of product development begins.
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2020
[FP]-LIMS
The [DIA] product family is renamed to [FP]-LIMS — a full laboratory information management system.
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Today
The direct successor
Windows 11 compatible, audit-trail ready, manufacturer-independent. Same DNA — modern foundation.
Compatibility matrix
Which devices ran DIA2000?
If you operate one of these instruments and still rely on DIA2000, DIA2000SE, [DIA] Basic or [DIA] Light — you are talking to the right people. We built the software. And we still support it through its successor.
SPECTRO / Ametek
Delivered since 2001
- SpectroLAB family
- SpectroMAXx family
- Combined with Spark Analyzer software
Known as: [DIA], DIA2000, DIA2000SE
Bruker Elemental
Delivered since 2006
- Magellan family (OES spectrometers)
- QMatrix — Bruker analysis software that accesses our database structure
- Originally distributed by Quantron Advanced Analytical Systems
Known as: [DIA] Basic, [DIA] Light
Hitachi
Shipped directly with [FP]-LIMS
- OES spectrometer integration
- Spark and arc spectrometry
- Lab and production line use
Shipped directly with [FP]-LIMS — no DIA2000 predecessor
New instruments
Now supported via [FP]-LIMS
- SpectroLAB Type M12
- XRF spectrometers
- Tensile, hardness, density testing
- Manufacturer-independent — old & new
One system. All your devices. Regardless of brand.
Why act now
Three reasons DIA2000 has reached its limit
Windows 10 / 11 compatibility
DIA2000 was designed for earlier operating systems. On modern Windows installations, stability becomes a daily lottery — and that is an operational risk for production and QA.
No support means real cost
Without active manufacturer support for DIA2000, every issue can mean prolonged downtime, unplanned cost and quality deviations that hit your audit.
Not state of the art
DIA2000 is analysis management — and only that. A modern laboratory needs audit trails, role-based rights, clean documentation and open interfaces. That is what a real LIMS delivers.
The successor — by the same people
[FP]-LIMS — the upgrade for DIA2000 users
We invented [DIA]. We built every version since 1992. And we wrote [FP]-LIMS as its direct successor — with the same DNA, but a modern foundation.
Central LIMS instead of isolated tools
All laboratory data, workflows and approvals in one system — transparent, fast, audit-proof.
Audit trail & documentation
Seamless traceability, ISO 17025 ready, interfaces and protocols for compliance and Industry 4.0.
Manufacturer-independent
Seamless integration of measuring and testing instruments — regardless of manufacturer, type or age.
Scalable from Light to Professional
Start with [FP]-LIMS Light. Add modules, locations and users at any time.
ISO 27001 certified
Information security as a milestone — built into the product, not bolted on.
SAP-certified integration
Bidirectional data exchange with SAP® QM, certified for SAP S/4HANA® Cloud.
Same DNA — modern foundation
DIA2000 yesterday — [FP]-LIMS today
The interface evolved. The team behind it did not. Every workflow you know from DIA2000 continues in [FP]-LIMS — refined, faster, and ready for modern compliance.
DIA2000 — the original
The proven interface that has shipped with thousands of SPECTRO, Bruker and Hitachi instruments since 1992. Still in productive use worldwide today.
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[FP]-LIMS — the direct successor
Built by the same Fink & Partner team. Windows 11 ready, audit-trail compliant, manufacturer-independent. Every familiar workflow — modernized.
The straightforward path
Your DIA2000 upgrade in four steps
We deliberately keep the transition simple — with clear steps and no interruption to your operations.
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Make an appointment
A short conversation. We listen to your current setup and explain the advantages of [FP]-LIMS.
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Individual offer
A transparent, tailor-made quote. Often [FP]-LIMS Light is enough — starting at €3,500.
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Installation & data transfer
We install [FP]-LIMS and migrate your legacy [DIA] data. We know the database from the inside.
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Short training
Key users get a brief, practical introduction. That’s it — you are productive within days.
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Trusted across industry and research
Over 8,500 installations worldwide. The user stories shown elsewhere on this site are only a snapshot — these companies and many more rely on [FP]-LIMS every day.
Steel & Metal
- Saarstahl
- Mannesmann Line Pipe
- ThyssenKrupp
- Hadeed Steel Industries
- Marienhütte Graz
Foundry
- Buderus Guss
- Siempelkamp Giesserei
- Bergmann Casting Solutions
- Eisenwerk Brühl
- Nemak
Frequently asked
DIA2000 — your questions, answered
Is DIA2000 still supported?
No. Active development and manufacturer support for DIA2000, DIA2000SE, [DIA] Basic and [DIA] Light has ended. Operating these versions on modern Windows poses an operational risk. The supported successor — by the same developer — is [FP]-LIMS.
Can DIA2000 run on Windows 11?
DIA2000 reaches its technical limits on Windows 10 and 11. Stability cannot be guaranteed, and certain instrument communication protocols no longer work reliably. [FP]-LIMS is fully Windows 11 compatible and future-proof.
Who created DIA2000?
DIA2000 was developed by Fink & Partner GmbH, founded in 1992 in Goch, Germany. We have written every version of the software since the original DIA for DOS. Many users assume the software comes from their spectrometer manufacturer because it was bundled with the hardware — but the source has always been Fink & Partner.
Will my DIA2000 data transfer to [FP]-LIMS?
Yes. We migrate your existing [DIA] data — analyses, samples, methods, history — into [FP]-LIMS as part of the installation. Because we built both systems, the data structures are familiar territory and the migration is exceptionally smooth.
I have a SpectroMAXx with DIA2000 — what now?
Your instrument continues to work. We connect your SpectroMAXx (or SpectroLAB, Magellan, QMatrix) to [FP]-LIMS and migrate the data. You keep your hardware investment — and gain a system that runs on modern Windows, supports audit trails, and connects future instruments too.
Is DIA2000 the same as QMatrix?
No — they are different things, but they belong together. QMatrix is Bruker’s analysis software for the instrument itself. It accesses the database structure built by Fink & Partner and therefore only works in combination with our software. On Windows 10 or 11 you need [FP]-LIMS as the underlying platform — once it is in place, QMatrix can access the database again and runs reliably. We do not replace QMatrix; we enable it to keep working.
How much does the upgrade to [FP]-LIMS cost?
For most DIA2000 single-instrument setups, [FP]-LIMS Light is sufficient — starting at €3,500. The exact price depends on the number of users, devices and modules you need. You receive a transparent, individual quote after a short discovery call.
How long does the migration take?
From kickoff to productive use, most upgrades are completed within a few days. Installation, data migration and a short training are typically all you need. We do this with no interruption to your daily lab operations.
Talk to the creators of [DIA] and [FP]-LIMS
Book an upgrade consultation
Still running DIA? In a short meeting we clarify your individual situation and discuss the straightforward switch from [DIA] to [FP]-LIMS.
- Pragmatic upgrade with full data transfer
- Manufacturer-independent instrument connection (OES / XRF / …)
- One system for all your devices — old and new
- Direct line to the original developers