Peer reviewed drop shape analysis, built around a smartphone.
Contact angle, surface and interfacial tension, surface free energy and sliding angle in one kit. Validated against a KRÜSS DSA100E, works fully offline, from US$4,990.
Trusted by 100+ leading labs
DROPOMETER
Validated against a KRÜSS DSA100E in peer review
- Peer-reviewed performance
- Automatic edge and baseline detection
- Field + Lab ready
Portable
Accurate
Intuitive
“Zeus put lab-grade contact angle QC on the production floor and ended ±5–10° of operator guesswork.”
Brandon Barbee
Corporate Quality Engineer Development, Zeus
Educational Product
The first Instrument Designed to Teach Surface Science
Built for Learning. Priced for Classrooms. Trusted by Universities.
- $999 per unit
- POGIL-aligned experiments
- Built to survive undergrad labs
PROVEN IN EDUCATION
“The willingness of Droplet Lab to create something specifically for academia was fantastic—it shows the company's commitment to supporting educational needs.”
Dr John Figueroa
Assistant Director of Teaching Labs, University of South Florida
WHO WE SERVE
Built for every environment. Trusted everywhere.
Field Scientists
<2.5kg, airline-carry, no tools needed.
Educators
$999 Lab Kit + POGIL-aligned experiments.
R&D Teams
Flagship instrument with Hamilton syringes, 0.01° resolution.
Odd Samples
Peer-Reviewed Impact
Scientific precision, independently validated.
Independent Expert Review
Prof. Steven Abbott
Surface science consultant & author
3D printing, excellent digital microscopes, fast control software and mobile computing make it possible to combine precision with affordability. It’s great that Droplet Labs have transformed this important technique into an affordable package. But the team at Droplet Labs haven’t compromised on accuracy.
PRICING
Find what’s best for your need
Global Delivery
Ships to every country in 15 business days via UPS.
Support SLA
1-day response (non-technical), 2-day updates (technical).
Lifetime Scientific Support
Access to real experts, not just a help desk.
Dropometer
$4,990
One-time payment (base) + Add-ons
- Peer-reviewed accuracy.
- Automatic edge and baseline detection.
- Portable and suitable for both field and lab use.
- 5 year hardware warranty.
Education product
$999per unit
Bulk discounts available.
- POGIL-aligned experiments.
- Built to withstand undergraduate lab environments.
- Easy setup and user-friendly interface.
MEET THE SCIENTIST
BEHIND IT ALL
Dr. Alidad Amirfazli
Professor & Chair of Mechanical Engineering, York University.
Dr. Amirfazli is a pioneering figure in the field with over 300 scientific contributions and groundbreaking work in wetting behavior, drop adhesion, and super-hydrophobic coatings.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Primary Investigator of Surface Engineering and Instrumentation Lab (SEiL) at York University
- Editor of Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
- Recipient of Martha Cook Piper Research Prize,Killam Annual Professorship and Petro-Canada Young Innovator Award.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the Dropometer compared to a traditional lab goniometer?
In peer-reviewed testing against a Krüss DSA100E, the Dropometer matched the commercial instrument within about 1 degree on static contact angles and 2 to 3 degrees on advancing and receding angles. Published sessile contact angle accuracy is 0.35 degrees.
How much does the Dropometer cost?
The Dropometer flagship starts at US$4,990. Add-ons range from US$250 to US$2,495, with every price listed in the FAQ on the Dropometer page. The Education Kit is US$999 per unit.
Do you accept purchase orders, and what are the payment terms?
Yes, we accept purchase orders. Quotes are valid for 3 months, standard payment terms are net 30, and paying upfront earns a discount. We ship to every country, normally within 15 business days via UPS.
What warranty comes with the Dropometer?
The Dropometer is designed for a 5 year lifetime, and the manufacturer hardware warranty covers all 5 years, along with free software updates. Consumables such as syringes and needles are excluded, and there is a 30-day return window.
Do I need a special phone to use the Dropometer?
No. The Dropometer works with your own iPhone running iOS 15 or later, or you can add a pre-configured Google Pixel for US$295.
Can Dropometer be used outside a lab?
Yes. It weighs under 2.5 kg, runs fully offline, and is airline carry-on compatible, so it works on the production floor, in the field, and in the classroom.
What can a Dropometer measure?
Contact angle (static, advancing, and receding), surface tension (static and dynamic), surface energy, and sliding angle.
Learn the measurements: Contact angle measurement, Surface tension measurement, Surface energy measurement, Sliding angle measurement. Find your problem: Use cases. Compare instruments: Buying guides. Talk to us: Book a 15-minute consult.