The Instrument Designed With Educators in Mind

Robust Setup, Intuitive UI, and ready made experiments – All Packed into a convenient plug and play package

Surface Science with Portable & Easy Tensiometer

Effortless Setup, Intuitive Operation, and Peer-Reviewed Accuracy

Simple, Cost Effective and Convenient for Teachers

The best way to learn is hands-on. Educate students on surface science using experiential learning with cutting-edge technology

Steel Rods

To keep the instrument aligned while allowing adjustment of individual components

4K Camera

To Capture High Resolution images that can be easily processed on your computer.

Adjustable LED Light

Allows you to adjust the brightness for the purpose of getting the best contrast between the droplet and the background.

Robust Design

Manufactured using Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) a type of 3D printing developed by HP for known for high mechanical strength and durability.

Camera Knob

To straighten the 4K Camera.

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Comparison

	DL Teaching Kits	Kruss Educational K6 Device	DIY + ImageJ Software
Price	$1,000	$5,000	$2,00
Ease of Assembly	Easy, <5 minutes	Training or professional installation required; lengthy installation time	Very complex requires significant DIY skills and experience
Usability	User-friendly and ideal for students	Requires training and time	Varies depending on DIY skills, but far less intuitive
Educational Content	Ready-made experiments for teachers to deploy	Limited. Requires creation, design, and presentation by user	None at all. All educational material must be created
Software Integration	Pre-integrated with Dropbox, and One Drive. Further choices can be added as needed	Proprietary, advanced	Manual integration required
Accuracy	High	High, lab-grade	Variable depending on the DIY skill level and user design
Support & Training	Comprehensive support, easy to use	Available, but requires significant training	Limited - relies on community forum support
Maintenance	Low, minimal maintenance required	Moderate	High & DIY dependent; when it breaks, you fix it

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Trusted By

The willingness of Droplet Lab to create something specifically for academia was fantastic—it shows the company's commitment to supporting educational needs.

Dr Jhon Figueroa

Assistant Director of Teaching Labs

Droplet Lab’s customer support is fantastic; their surface science expertise has been incredibly helpful.

Rojlina Manandhar

Co-Investigator at the Research Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology (RIBB)

I love how versatile and easy to use this instrument is.

Dr Jacobo Hernandez Montelongo

Department Head of Physical Science at University of Temuco

Surface Science Hub

Industry

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Gain practical insights into surface science for your industry, including basic principles, industrial applications, applicable standards, and more.

Why Droplet Lab?

Free Unlimited Support

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Free Software updates

Enjoy free, ongoing software updates for every Instrument we sell.

Easy return up to 30 days

Unsatisfied with your purchase? Get a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

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