Dropsens

What Dropsens does

Metrohm DropSens (Dropsens) is a Spain-based B2B scientific instrumentation company, founded in 2006 in Llanera De Ranes and operating as a subsidiary of Swiss analytical-instrument maker Metrohm AG. It designs and manufactures an integrated electrochemical sensing platform comprising screen-printed electrodes (SPEs) in carbon, gold, and platinum variants, including modified, interdigitated, and micro formats; multichannel electrochemical instruments such as the µstat-i MXOne, uStat-i M8One, and DropStat Plus for potentiostat/galvanostat/impedance work; spectroelectrochemical and electrochemiluminescence (ECL) instruments and cells; electrochemical batch and flow cells; cable and boxed connectors; nanomaterials and reagents (carbon materials, quantum dots, nanoparticles, nanowires, alkaline phosphatase substrates); custom-made electrode solutions; and dedicated software for spectroelectrochemistry and instrument control.

The company addresses four overlapping customer segments on a largely horizontal basis: research laboratories and academic institutions (primary), industrial and pharmaceutical companies for R&D, quality control, and process monitoring, healthcare and clinical diagnostics developers building point-of-care and therapeutic-drug-monitoring tools, and environmental testing organizations requiring field-deployable sensors. Documented, third-party-validated use cases include ECL-based fentanyl detection validated in a Metrohm application note, water-conductivity measurements using 11COND SPEs with the uStat-i M8One yielding values nearly identical to standard conductivity probes, and a 2026 academic dual-biosensor platform combining multi-walled carbon nanotubes with cytochrome P450 enzymes on Dropsens electrodes to simultaneously detect five chemotherapy drugs with clinically relevant detection limits.

Dropsens generates revenue through one-time hardware sales of instruments and cells, consumables revenue from repeat screen-printed electrode purchases, project-based custom manufacturing, and standalone software licenses. Distribution is hybrid: a global direct-to-customer e-commerce storefront at metrohm-dropsens.com handles SMB and individual researcher orders, while Metrohm AG's international field sales and service network sells to enterprise and institutional accounts requiring installation, training, and after-sales support. Marketing is content-driven, relying on a deep library of downloadable application notes, a YouTube demonstration channel, LinkedIn corporate presence, and a newsletter; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated on a quote basis for non-catalog configurations.

Name

Dropsens

Website

https://dropsens.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Metrohm DropSens is a Spain-based B2B manufacturer of electrochemical sensing products, including screen-printed electrodes, multichannel impedance analyzers, spectroelectrochemical and electrochemiluminescence instruments, and nanomaterials. It serves research laboratories, pharmaceutical and industrial quality control teams, clinical diagnostics developers, and environmental testing organizations worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Llanera De Ranes

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Electrochemical Instruments: Sale of electrochemical instruments including potentiostats, galvanostats, multichannel impedance analyzers, and spectroelectrochemical/electrochemiluminescence instruments. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales, with potential for aftersales service and calibration.
2. Screen-Printed Electrodes and Sensing Components: Sale of screen-printed electrodes (individual and in packs), modified electrodes, microelectrodes, interdigitated electrodes, and electrode verification kits. Consumables model with repeat purchases from laboratory customers.
3. Electrochemical Cells and Accessories: Sale of electrochemical batch cells, flow cells, spectroelectrochemical cells, electrochemiluminescence cells, connectors, and accessories for electrochemistry and flow-injection analysis.
4. Nanomaterials and Laboratory Kits: Sale of nanomaterials (carbon materials, quantum dots, nanoparticles, nanowires) and alkaline phosphatase substrates used to modify electrodes and reagents for specialized sensing applications.
5. Software Licenses: Sale of specialized software for spectroelectrochemistry and instrument control/data acquisition, provided as standalone products or bundled with instruments.
6. Custom-Made Solutions: Bespoke electrode and sensing platform manufacturing tailored to specific customer research or industrial requirements, generating project-based revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dropsens designs, manufactures, and sells electrochemical sensors and instruments, including screen-printed electrodes, multichannel impedance analyzers, potentiostats/galvanostats, spectroelectrochemical and electrochemiluminescence (ECL) instruments, electrochemical flow cells, and related nanomaterials and reagents. The products serve electrochemistry research, environmental analysis, pharmaceutical development, food safety testing, and clinical diagnostics laboratories worldwide.

Product overview

Metrohm DropSens is a manufacturer of electrochemical sensing products offering an integrated portfolio of screen-printed electrodes, instruments, cells, connectors, and nanomaterials/reagents for analytical chemistry applications. The core product line centers on screen-printed electrodes (including standard, modified, interdigitated, and microelectrodes) that serve as the primary sensing elements. These electrodes integrate with a complementary ecosystem of instruments including potentiostats, multichannel impedance analyzers (μstat-i MXOne, uStat-i M8One), spectroelectrochemical instruments, and electrochemiluminescence instruments. Supporting products include electrochemical and flow cells, verification kits, cable/boxed connectors, and a comprehensive range of nanomaterials (carbon materials, quantum dots, nanoparticles, nanowires) and reagents including alkaline phosphatase substrates. The company also provides custom electrode manufacturing services and specialized laboratory kits such as the H2PermKit for hydrogen permeation testing per ASTM G148. Software offerings include dedicated spectroelectrochemistry software for instrument control and data acquisition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Screen-Printed Electrodes (SPEs)
• Modified Screen-Printed Electrodes
• Interdigitated Electrodes
• Microelectrodes
• Custom-Made Electrode Solutions
• Electrochemical Instruments
• μstat-i MXOne Multichannel Impedance Analyzer
• μstat-i M8One Multichannel Impedance Analyzer
• DropStat Plus
• Spectroelectrochemical Instruments
• Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) Instruments
• Electrochemical Flow Cells
• Spectroelectrochemical Cells
• Electrochemiluminescence Cells
• Verification Kits
• Nanomaterials (Carbon Materials, Quantum Dots, Nanoparticles, Nanowires)
• H2PermKit
• 11COND Screen-Printed Electrodes
• Electrochemical Accessories (Cables, Connectors, Boxed Connectors)
• DropView Software

Quantifiable outcome

• Electrochemiluminescence sensors demonstrated for fentanyl (opioid) detection using Rubpy ECL emission — enabling highly sensitive point-of-care drug detection.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Metrohm AGcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDropsens was acquired by Metrohm AG and operates under the brand 'Metrohm DropSens'. The DropSens product line (screen-printed electrodes, instruments, cells, accessories) is now sold under the Metrohm brand via metrohm-dropsens.com. The acquisition embedded Dropsens' electrochemical sensing technology within Metrohm's broader portfolio of analytical instruments and global distribution network.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ALS Co., Ltd. Japanese maker of electrochemical cells, electrodes, and accessories widely used in laboratory voltammetry — directly comparable to Dropsens' electrochemical cell and electrode accessory catalog.
• Ivium Technologies: Netherlands-based manufacturer of compact and benchtop potentiostats/galvanostats for electrochemistry research and industrial use — competes with Dropsens' portable and multichannel instrument offering.
• PalmSens: Dutch manufacturer of portable and modular potentiostats (PalmSens4, EmStat) targeted at field, OEM, and point-of-care electrochemistry — overlaps directly with Dropsens' portable potentiostat and screen-printed-electrode value proposition.
• BioLogic: French maker of high-end potentiostats, EIS analyzers, and battery/fuel-cell test stations — competes with Dropsens in research-grade electrochemical instrumentation and impedance spectroscopy.
• CH Instruments: US-based manufacturer of electrochemical workstations, potentiostats/galvanostats, and accessories widely used in academic and industrial electrochemistry labs — directly competes with Dropsens' µstat, DropStat, and STAT-I instrument lines.
• Gamry Instruments: Manufacturer of potentiostats, impedance analyzers, and electrochemical software for research, corrosion, and battery applications — competes directly with Dropsens' multichannel EIS and potentiostat portfolio.
• Zahner-Elektrik: German manufacturer of high-precision electrochemical workstations and impedance analyzers (Zennium) — competes with Dropsens in EIS and advanced electrochemical measurement.

Broad incumbents

• Hach (Danaher): Major water-analysis instrument maker (part of Danaher) selling conductivity probes and water-quality systems — adjacent incumbent competing with Dropsens' 11COND SPEs in environmental and water-quality testing applications.
• AMETEK (Princeton Applied Research / Solartron Analytical): Long-established analytical instrument brands (PAR, Solartron) inside AMETEK offering potentiostats, frequency response analyzers, and impedance systems — broader incumbent with overlapping electrochemical research and industrial customers.
• Metrohm AG: Swiss parent of Dropsens and one of the largest manufacturers of titration, ion chromatography, and electrochemistry analytical instruments — owns Dropsens and competes broadly in the same end markets via other product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=yAvXY-tQv0I&list=PLC4y5lCHszmcuCaEToFMMMfheQChRuVLO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dropsens

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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