Contact angle. Surface tension. Surface energy. Sliding angle.
Peer-reviewed accuracy matching Krüss DSA100 in a fully offline, AI-driven instrument
Dr. Alidad together with his student will demonstrate the entire process from unboxing to assembly and all four measurements
Benchmarked against legacy leaders like the Krüss DSA100 which cost 5x more and cited in 42 Client Citations peer-reviewed studies. Whether it’s a polymer tube or a nanoparticle film, you can trust your data with every drop.
Custom-trained on 20,000+ droplets, Droplet Lab’s AI ensures consistent analysis across 85%+ use cases. No more subjective clicking. No more manual image processing. Just clean, instant results.
One platform, no extra rigs. All in one place. Droplet Flagship supports:
Models Young-Laplace, Polynomial
Drop types: Advancing, Receding, Static.
Trusted in precision dispensing.
Consistent lighting for optical accuracy.
For rugged reliability.
0% automation
Fully Automated
after auto-dropper
Full Utility
and Automation with Tilt Stage
Weighing less than 2.5kg, the Droplet Lab Flagship instrument is airline carry-on compatible and requires no tools for assembly. Its snap-fit design ensures quick setup, making it field-ready and lab-ready.
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Where do these numbers come from?
This version integrates user-provided details and public specifications for listed third‑party components.
| Model (included) | Google Pixel 7a (main rear camera used) |
| Sensor size | 1/1.31" |
| Resolution (stills) | 50 MP |
| Lens focal length / Aperture | 26 mm wide (35mm equiv.), f/1.9 |
| Focus method / stabilization | Dual Pixel PDAF, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) |
| Zoom | Digital; optical handled via sample-to-camera geometry |
| Phone included or BYO | Phone included with base kit; BYO iPhone only (iOS 15 or later) |
| Supported BYO models | iPhone models running iOS 15 or later only (No iPhone below iOS 15; no non-Pixel Android phones) |
| Type / Model | Godox Litemons LED6R RGB LED Video Light (ASIN: B08VJ8GX5G) |
| CCT range | 3200–6500 K |
| CRI | 95 (typical) |
| Modes / Effects | HSI RGB (36,000 colors) and 13 FX effects |
| Mounting | 3 cold-shoe sockets; magnetic attraction support |
| Brightness control | Adjustable brightness with onboard controls |
| Stage dimensions | 170 mm × 60 mm |
| Travel range (X/Y/Z) | X = 50 mm, Y = 140 mm, Z = 10 mm |
| Leveling / tilt resolution | Manual |
| Needle micromanipulator travel | 5 mm |
| Focus mechanism | Manual fine-focus adjustment |
| Angular range | 0°–60° |
| Resolution (°/step) | 0.002° |
| Speed | User determined |
| Repeatability | Automatic version can be programmed for repeatability |
| Leveling accuracy | 0.01° |
| Control | Manual and Automatic |
| Automatic syringe (PN) | Hamilton 5495-30 (1700 series, #1750 PTFE Luer Lock) |
| Manual syringe (PN) | Hamilton 81242 (1700 series, 500 µL Model 1750 LT, Threaded Plunger) |
| Minimum droplet volume (auto) | 0.05 µL |
| Manual dropper volume | 1 rotation = 5.29 µL |
| Dispense resolution / accuracy | 0.01 µL |
| Step size | 0.00019 mm |
| Syringe compatibility | Hamilton only |
| Footprint (H × W × L) | 30 × 15 × 45 cm |
| Weight | 1 kg base |
| Input voltage | 5 V (battery-only operation supported) |
| Typical power draw | ≈ 7–10 W (measurement, phone not charging) |
| Peak power draw | ≈ 20–24 W (measurement while phone is fast-charging) |
| Battery time | Up to 6–8 hours (depending on usage and load) |
Godox LED6R: CE, FCC, RoHS, UKCA
Pixel 7a: CE (RED), FCC, RoHS; UL ECOLOGO Gold (environmental ecolabel, not a UL safety mark)
| Platforms | Android and iOS apps |
| Offline vs. cloud | All measurement processing (including AI module) is fully offline. Internet is required only to share/export data to cloud (Drive/Dropbox/OneDrive/Box/etc.) |
| Licensing | Lifetime license; unlimited users; license tied to phone. Optional subscription is just a payment alternative with no features behind a paywall |
| Interfaces | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, cellular (via phone) |
| Security / users | Unlimited user accounts on the device; data stored locally unless user opts to share |
| Images | TIFF |
| Batch export options | CSV |
| Metadata schema | Custom (calibration, fit parameters) |
| API / custom integrations | Available on request for qualified workflows |
| Contact angle (sessile) | Young–Laplace and polynomial (advancing, receding and static) |
| Surface Free Energy | Equation of State, Fowkes, Oss & Good (sessile static) |
| Tilted (tilting sessile) | Polynomial |
| Pendant | Young–Laplace (pendant static and dynamic) |
Contact angle (sessile): Fully automated baseline detection and drop fitting (Young–Laplace/polynomial)
Surface tension (pendant): User provides an initial needle–drop contact point; the Young–Laplace solver then auto-converges using the drop contour
| Provided standards | Built-in bubble level on sessile stage |
| Recommended frequency | N/A (software calibration embedded for Young–Laplace method) |
| Software-guided routines | Yes (for Young–Laplace) |
| User accounts / roles | Unlimited users; local accounts |
| Audit trails / e-signatures | Not supported |
| Angle repeatability / accuracy | 0.01° resolution; 0.35° accuracy (sessile & tilted) |
| Tension repeatability / accuracy | 0.01 mN/m resolution; 0.03 mN/m accuracy |
| Contact angle (sessile) | 10°–175° |
| Contact angle (tilted/sliding) | 10°–175° |
| Surface / Free Energy | Up to 100 mN/m |
| Pendant (surface/interfacial tension) | Up to 75 mN/m |
ASTM/ISO: Procedures align with ASTM D7334, ASTM D7490-13; ASTM C813-20, ASTM D8597-24, ASTM G205-23, ASTM D5946 / ISO 15989, ISO 19403
Sector-specific standards: FDA 510(k) Contact Lens Care Products—Appendix B (CMC by surface tension); USP <1243> Wetting Properties; IEC TS 62073:2016 Method A (insulator hydrophobicity); IEC TR 62039:2021 (outdoor HV polymers); TAPPI T 458 (paper wettability); API RP 13B-1 / 13B-2 (drilling fluids)
Note: Methodological alignment, not regulatory approval of the instrument.
10°–45°C Automatic version, -5°–45°C Manual version; without condensation
Available as upgrade
Complete manual instrument for contact angle, surface tension, and surface energy measurement; lifetime software license; Google Pixel phone; one Hamilton syringe (manual); assorted needles
| Manual tilt stage + software | $700 |
| Auto dropper | $2,000 |
| Auto tilt stage | $1,500 |
| Bundle discount | $500 off when both auto dropper and auto tilt are purchased |
| Fabric holder | Optional accessory |
Variety of needles included free; one Hamilton syringe included for manual and (if purchased) auto version
| Warranty terms | 1-year manufacturer hardware warranty (excludes consumables: syringes, needles, batteries). Phone warranty via phone manufacturer |
| Ongoing software support | Free device-lifetime software updates (5 years) |
| Service & calibration | No periodic service required; software calibration included; built-in bubble level |
| Lead time & shipping | Base model: ships within 10 business days; Automatic model: ships within 15 business days |
| Return policy / trial / demo | 30-day easy return |
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