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9 Key Factors to Consider when Selecting a Drop Shape Analyzer

Optical tensiometers, also referred to as goniometers, contact angle meters, or drop shape analyzers, are essential tools in materials science, enabling precise measurements of surface…


Posted: November 20, 2024 | Technology: Tensiometry

Beyond the Static: The Importance of Measuring Dynamic Contact Angles

When exploring the wettability of a surface, the most used technique is measuring the liquid contact angle. This has been true for >200 years, since…


Posted: August 14, 2024 | Technology: Tensiometry

Optical Tensiometry Solutions for Contact Angle Measurements on Challenging Samples 

Surface characterization plays a crucial role in various industries, from pharmaceuticals to electronics and beyond. Understanding how liquids interact with solid surfaces is essential for…


Posted: May 29, 2024 | Technology: Tensiometry

What Probe Liquid Should You Use for Contact Angle Measurements?

Contact angle is defined as the angle formed by a liquid at the three-phase boundary where the liquid, solid, and gas intersect. It gives a…


Posted: February 7, 2024 | Technology: Tensiometry

Wettability Analysis of Small Surfaces with Picoliter-Sized Droplets

The interaction between a liquid and a solid surface is a critical descriptor for a surface’s chemistry with important technological implications: it can determine how…


Posted: November 29, 2023 | Technology: Tensiometry

How does Surface Roughness Affect Contact Angle Measurements?

Contact angle measurements with an optical tensiometer can be quick, non-destructive, and straightforward measurements to characterize surface chemistry and understand the interaction of a surface…


Posted: November 1, 2023 | Technology: Tensiometry

Why is Camera Resolution important in Optical Tensiometry?

An optical tensiometer, also known as a contact angle goniometer, is an instrument used to characterize material surface properties and interactions between liquid and solid…


Posted: August 3, 2023 | Technology: Tensiometry

How Surface Roughness and Wettability Affects Biocompatibility

When biomedical devices are developed or optimized, biocompatibility is an important factor that must be considered. It is imperative that any device that comes in…


Posted: November 5, 2021 | Technology: Tensiometry

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