What exactly does droptical do? And why do we now have so many different Dropwatchers? And what do I need them for?
In conversations with customers, I notice time and again that our technology portfolio isn’t all that easy to categorize at first glance. This is especially true in markets where dropwatching isn’t yet considered “standard” or isn’t even known.
Are our Dropwatchers intended only for laboratory applications? Do I always need a complete measurement setup? Do I have to use the classic plate? Or can I integrate the technology into a machine myself?
At the end of the day, every industry, every process, and every customer faces different problems that, while often stemming from the same root causes, still require different solutions. That’s exactly why we’ve expanded our portfolio in recent years and designed it to be highly modular.
What exactly does droptical do – and why do we have so many different Dropwatchers?
In conversations with customers, I notice time and again that our technology portfolio isn’t always easy to categorize at first glance. This is especially true in markets where dropwatching isn’t yet considered standard – or isn’t even known at all.
Are our Dropwatchers only intended for laboratory applications? Do I always need a complete measurement setup? Do I have to use the classic plate? Or can I simply integrate the technology into my own machine?
The short answer: No – and that’s exactly why our portfolio looks the way it does.
Why dropwatching in the first place?
In modern jetting processes, we control a huge number of parameters: pressure, temperature, waveform, motion, fluid conditions and many more.
But ultimately, all of these parameters have one common goal: creating the right droplet. But surprisingly often, this actual result of the process remains invisible.
That is where dropwatching comes in. It allows us to see what is actually happening at the nozzle: droplet formation, velocity, trajectory, satellites, volume and other parameters that directly affect process quality.
For us at droptical, however, the goal was never simply to develop yet another traditional Dropwatcher for the lab:
Our goal is to make dropwatching an everyday tool for jetting – from the first experiments in the lab to fully integrated 100% process monitoring.
And yes, even in your carry-on luggage.
One technology – different requirements
Every industry, process and machine is different. The underlying challenges may be similar, but the right way to observe the droplet can be completely different.
Sometimes you need a flexible system in the laboratory.
Sometimes you want to bring the Dropwatcher to the machine instead of bringing the process to the Dropwatcher.
Sometimes there simply isn't enough space for a conventional measurement setup.
And sometimes the Dropwatcher needs to become an integrated sensor within the machine itself.
That is why we have developed our portfolio around a few basic principles:
Easy to use. Every process starts with understanding. Our systems therefore come with an intuitive web-based UI running directly on the Dropwatcher – making it easy to start without turning dropwatching into a science of its own.
Easy to integrate. Miniaturization, flexible optics and different mechanical configurations allow the same technology to be adapted to very different machines and processes.
Open by design. Modern interfaces and APIs allow the Dropwatcher to communicate with existing machine software, automation systems or even custom applications.
Built for production. Integration is only useful if the system can operate reliably outside controlled laboratory conditions. That is why hardware and software are designed and tested with continuous industrial operation in mind.
And these principles have led to different answers for different applications.
Find more information on our Homepage
#UltiStrobe
Labor | Next-2-Line | In-Line | Portable
Our highly flexible dropwatcher for all application scenarios. One lens, one perspective—but highly modular. Magnification and working distance can be adjusted, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to mechanical setup: from the basic kit for custom integration or as an OEM product, through the classic laboratory setup, to the portable version or the inline mount installed directly in a machine.
#NanoStrobeX
Next-2-Line | In-Line
Here, the idea was different from the very beginning: How small can we build a complete Dropwatcher so that it fits right next to the dispensing process? Two perspectives enable a 3D analysis of the droplet’s flight path. Especially in single-nozzle jet dispensing, this is an important step for us toward true inline process monitoring.
#NeoScale
Labor | Next-2-Line
... and now, with the NeoScale, a completely different approach is being introduced. It’s a 3D drop watcher similar to the NanoStrobeX, but with a significantly larger field of view, which we’re developing primarily for next-to-line applications.
The goal: Replace traditional weight scales to more quickly and better perform qualification of sequential dispensing processes.
NeoScale is currently in beta testing—so interested beta testers are most welcome. 😉
From seeing droplets to monitoring processes
What all these systems have in common is, in my view, the most important point: Dropwatching is not just a laboratory topic.
Whether it is Inkjet, Jet-Dispensing or another Contactless Dispensing process – wherever droplets determine process quality, seeing and understanding them can make a difference.
Sometimes that means manually looking at a droplet during development.
Sometimes it means automatically qualifying a process next to the production line.
And sometimes it means integrating the Dropwatcher directly into the machine and continuously monitoring every single droplet.
That is the direction we are working toward at droptical.
Our vision is simple:
Dropwatching should become a natural part of every jetting process – from development and qualification to integrated 100% process monitoring.
Different applications. Different integration levels. One technology platform.
From the first droplet in the lab to the last droplet in production.
What exactly does droptical do? And why do we now have so many different Dropwatchers? And what do I need them for?
In conversations with customers, I notice time and again that our technology portfolio isn’t all that easy to categorize at first glance. This is especially true in markets where dropwatching isn’t yet considered “standard” or isn’t even known.
Are our Dropwatchers intended only for laboratory applications? Do I always need a complete measurement setup? Do I have to use the classic plate? Or can I integrate the technology into a machine myself?
At the end of the day, every industry, every process, and every customer faces different problems that, while often stemming from the same root causes, still require different solutions. That’s exactly why we’ve expanded our portfolio in recent years and designed it to be highly modular.
What exactly does droptical do – and why do we have so many different Dropwatchers?
In conversations with customers, I notice time and again that our technology portfolio isn’t always easy to categorize at first glance. This is especially true in markets where dropwatching isn’t yet considered standard – or isn’t even known at all.
Are our Dropwatchers only intended for laboratory applications? Do I always need a complete measurement setup? Do I have to use the classic plate? Or can I simply integrate the technology into my own machine?
The short answer: No – and that’s exactly why our portfolio looks the way it does.
Why dropwatching in the first place?
In modern jetting processes, we control a huge number of parameters: pressure, temperature, waveform, motion, fluid conditions and many more.
But ultimately, all of these parameters have one common goal: creating the right droplet. But surprisingly often, this actual result of the process remains invisible.
That is where dropwatching comes in. It allows us to see what is actually happening at the nozzle: droplet formation, velocity, trajectory, satellites, volume and other parameters that directly affect process quality.
For us at droptical, however, the goal was never simply to develop yet another traditional Dropwatcher for the lab:
Our goal is to make dropwatching an everyday tool for jetting – from the first experiments in the lab to fully integrated 100% process monitoring.
And yes, even in your carry-on luggage.
One technology – different requirements
Every industry, process and machine is different. The underlying challenges may be similar, but the right way to observe the droplet can be completely different.
Sometimes you need a flexible system in the laboratory.
Sometimes you want to bring the Dropwatcher to the machine instead of bringing the process to the Dropwatcher.
Sometimes there simply isn't enough space for a conventional measurement setup.
And sometimes the Dropwatcher needs to become an integrated sensor within the machine itself.
That is why we have developed our portfolio around a few basic principles:
Easy to use. Every process starts with understanding. Our systems therefore come with an intuitive web-based UI running directly on the Dropwatcher – making it easy to start without turning dropwatching into a science of its own.
Easy to integrate. Miniaturization, flexible optics and different mechanical configurations allow the same technology to be adapted to very different machines and processes.
Open by design. Modern interfaces and APIs allow the Dropwatcher to communicate with existing machine software, automation systems or even custom applications.
Built for production. Integration is only useful if the system can operate reliably outside controlled laboratory conditions. That is why hardware and software are designed and tested with continuous industrial operation in mind.
And these principles have led to different answers for different applications.
Find more information on our Homepage
#UltiStrobe
Labor | Next-2-Line | In-Line | Portable
Our highly flexible dropwatcher for all application scenarios. One lens, one perspective—but highly modular. Magnification and working distance can be adjusted, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to mechanical setup: from the basic kit for custom integration or as an OEM product, through the classic laboratory setup, to the portable version or the inline mount installed directly in a machine.
#NanoStrobeX
Next-2-Line | In-Line
Here, the idea was different from the very beginning: How small can we build a complete Dropwatcher so that it fits right next to the dispensing process? Two perspectives enable a 3D analysis of the droplet’s flight path. Especially in single-nozzle jet dispensing, this is an important step for us toward true inline process monitoring.
#NeoScale
Labor | Next-2-Line
... and now, with the NeoScale, a completely different approach is being introduced. It’s a 3D drop watcher similar to the NanoStrobeX, but with a significantly larger field of view, which we’re developing primarily for next-to-line applications.
The goal: Replace traditional weight scales to more quickly and better perform qualification of sequential dispensing processes.
NeoScale is currently in beta testing—so interested beta testers are most welcome. 😉
From seeing droplets to monitoring processes
What all these systems have in common is, in my view, the most important point: Dropwatching is not just a laboratory topic.
Whether it is Inkjet, Jet-Dispensing or another Contactless Dispensing process – wherever droplets determine process quality, seeing and understanding them can make a difference.
Sometimes that means manually looking at a droplet during development.
Sometimes it means automatically qualifying a process next to the production line.
And sometimes it means integrating the Dropwatcher directly into the machine and continuously monitoring every single droplet.
That is the direction we are working toward at droptical.
Our vision is simple:
Dropwatching should become a natural part of every jetting process – from development and qualification to integrated 100% process monitoring.
Different applications. Different integration levels. One technology platform.
From the first droplet in the lab to the last droplet in production.
What exactly does droptical do? And why do we now have so many different Dropwatchers? And what do I need them for?
In conversations with customers, I notice time and again that our technology portfolio isn’t all that easy to categorize at first glance. This is especially true in markets where dropwatching isn’t yet considered “standard” or isn’t even known.
Are our Dropwatchers intended only for laboratory applications? Do I always need a complete measurement setup? Do I have to use the classic plate? Or can I integrate the technology into a machine myself?
At the end of the day, every industry, every process, and every customer faces different problems that, while often stemming from the same root causes, still require different solutions. That’s exactly why we’ve expanded our portfolio in recent years and designed it to be highly modular.
What exactly does droptical do – and why do we have so many different Dropwatchers?
In conversations with customers, I notice time and again that our technology portfolio isn’t always easy to categorize at first glance. This is especially true in markets where dropwatching isn’t yet considered standard – or isn’t even known at all.
Are our Dropwatchers only intended for laboratory applications? Do I always need a complete measurement setup? Do I have to use the classic plate? Or can I simply integrate the technology into my own machine?
The short answer: No – and that’s exactly why our portfolio looks the way it does.
Why dropwatching in the first place?
In modern jetting processes, we control a huge number of parameters: pressure, temperature, waveform, motion, fluid conditions and many more.
But ultimately, all of these parameters have one common goal: creating the right droplet. But surprisingly often, this actual result of the process remains invisible.
That is where dropwatching comes in. It allows us to see what is actually happening at the nozzle: droplet formation, velocity, trajectory, satellites, volume and other parameters that directly affect process quality.
For us at droptical, however, the goal was never simply to develop yet another traditional Dropwatcher for the lab:
Our goal is to make dropwatching an everyday tool for jetting – from the first experiments in the lab to fully integrated 100% process monitoring.
And yes, even in your carry-on luggage.
One technology – different requirements
Every industry, process and machine is different. The underlying challenges may be similar, but the right way to observe the droplet can be completely different.
Sometimes you need a flexible system in the laboratory.
Sometimes you want to bring the Dropwatcher to the machine instead of bringing the process to the Dropwatcher.
Sometimes there simply isn't enough space for a conventional measurement setup.
And sometimes the Dropwatcher needs to become an integrated sensor within the machine itself.
That is why we have developed our portfolio around a few basic principles:
Easy to use. Every process starts with understanding. Our systems therefore come with an intuitive web-based UI running directly on the Dropwatcher – making it easy to start without turning dropwatching into a science of its own.
Easy to integrate. Miniaturization, flexible optics and different mechanical configurations allow the same technology to be adapted to very different machines and processes.
Open by design. Modern interfaces and APIs allow the Dropwatcher to communicate with existing machine software, automation systems or even custom applications.
Built for production. Integration is only useful if the system can operate reliably outside controlled laboratory conditions. That is why hardware and software are designed and tested with continuous industrial operation in mind.
And these principles have led to different answers for different applications.
Find more information on our Homepage
#UltiStrobe
Labor | Next-2-Line | In-Line | Portable
Our highly flexible dropwatcher for all application scenarios. One lens, one perspective—but highly modular. Magnification and working distance can be adjusted, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to mechanical setup: from the basic kit for custom integration or as an OEM product, through the classic laboratory setup, to the portable version or the inline mount installed directly in a machine.
#NanoStrobeX
Next-2-Line | In-Line
Here, the idea was different from the very beginning: How small can we build a complete Dropwatcher so that it fits right next to the dispensing process? Two perspectives enable a 3D analysis of the droplet’s flight path. Especially in single-nozzle jet dispensing, this is an important step for us toward true inline process monitoring.
#NeoScale
Labor | Next-2-Line
... and now, with the NeoScale, a completely different approach is being introduced. It’s a 3D drop watcher similar to the NanoStrobeX, but with a significantly larger field of view, which we’re developing primarily for next-to-line applications.
The goal: Replace traditional weight scales to more quickly and better perform qualification of sequential dispensing processes.
NeoScale is currently in beta testing—so interested beta testers are most welcome. 😉
From seeing droplets to monitoring processes
What all these systems have in common is, in my view, the most important point: Dropwatching is not just a laboratory topic.
Whether it is Inkjet, Jet-Dispensing or another Contactless Dispensing process – wherever droplets determine process quality, seeing and understanding them can make a difference.
Sometimes that means manually looking at a droplet during development.
Sometimes it means automatically qualifying a process next to the production line.
And sometimes it means integrating the Dropwatcher directly into the machine and continuously monitoring every single droplet.
That is the direction we are working toward at droptical.
Our vision is simple:
Dropwatching should become a natural part of every jetting process – from development and qualification to integrated 100% process monitoring.
Different applications. Different integration levels. One technology platform.
From the first droplet in the lab to the last droplet in production.