Webinar

How to get the most out of your optical tensiometer?

Getting reliable data from an optical tensiometer requires attention to the full measurement process — whether measuring contact angle, surface tension, or other surface and interfacial properties. From sample preparation and drop formation to image quality, analysis settings, and interpretation, each step affects the quality and repeatability of the result.

Through live instrument demonstration, this session shows practical ways to improve measurement confidence and make better use of optical tensiometer workflows. Topics include reviewing contact angle results, recognizing common sources of variation, adapting methods for challenging samples, using automation for repeatability, and understanding key factors in pendant drop surface tension measurements such as density, drop shape, stability, and surface age.

Webinar details

Date and time
November 11, 2026
Time
9:00 - 10:00 AM CET
Presentation by
Henni Mäntykangas
Technologies
Optical tensiometer

Key takeaways:

Practical tips for more reliable contact angle and surface tension measurements

How to identify why results vary and where variation comes from

How to adapt workflows for challenging samples, difficult liquids, and time-dependent behavior

How automation and multi-liquid measurements improve repeatability and surface insight

Presentation by Henni Mäntykangas

Henni Mäntykangas works as an Application Specialist at Biolin Scientific, supporting users with optical tensiometry applications. With a master’s degree in biosystems and biomaterials engineering, she combines a solid technical background with practical experience in contact angle, surface tension, and wettability measurements. In this webinar, she shares practical guidance for improving measurement reliability and making better use of optical tensiometry workflows.