Rheolution Inc.
ElastoSens™ Bio
Viscoelasticity measurement of biomaterials
ElastoSens™ Bio is a viscoelasticity testing platform that uses vibrations to obtain non-destructive contactless viscoelastic measurements of soft matter.
- Benchtop device with small footprint
- Non-destructive contactless viscoelasticity testing of soft materials
- Real time measurement of swelling and degradation of biomaterials
- Control of up to 5 instruments by a single tablet App via wireless communication
- Photostimulation option of 3 built-in UV sources for customized measurement sequences
- Advanced temperature control option for setting up customized temperature profiles for testing
- 3D Cell Culture
- Tissue Engineering
- 3D Bioprinting
- Cell Biology
- Biotechnology
- Alternative proteins
- Cultured meat
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ElastoSens™ Bio – Contactless mechanical analysis of soft biomaterials
Rheolution has been at the forefront on providing soft matter analytics. The ElastoSens™ Bio technology platform offers an easy to use, highly efficient and versatile system for providing pertinent information on the mechanical characterization of biomaterials and medical devices for R&D applications, quality control and process control in the field of Life Sciences.
ElastoSens™ Bio uses vibrations to obtain non-destructive contactless viscoelastic measurements of soft matter. The viscoelasticity of biomaterials is calculated using multiple end point parameters such as, G’ (Shear storage modulus), G’’ (Shear loss modulus), tan δ (Loss tangent), Rate (Pa/s), Height (mm).
Applications
- 3D cell culture: Formulation of various scaffolds for biocompatibility of soft materials to provide robust assay systems
- Tissue engineering: To measure mechanical properties of engineered tissues and monitor any changes during culture time
- 3D Bioprinting: To measure viscoelasticity of biomaterials
- Drug Delivery: For precise and long term mechanical evaluation of drug delivery systems
- Preclinical utility:
- R&D applications for providing superior quantitative data to better investigate blood coagulation.
- To study the effect of medication on blood coagulation
- Superabsorbant polymers: Assessing bulk mechanical properties of Superabsorbent polymers (SAP)
Explore the applications of the ElastoSens™ Bio

Formulation of hydrogels
ElastoSens Bio tests smarter and gives you the power of Soft Matter Analytics™ to accelerate the formulation and testing of hydrogels. Test the formation, stability and degradation of your material using the same sample, over long periods of time and under fully controled environmental conditions.

Tissue engineering
Non-destructive, contact-free viscoelastic testing of fragile biomaterials is now possible. See how you can test long-term evolution of cell-laden hydrogels on the same sterile sample with advanced biomaterials testing and analysis.

Hemostatic Agents & Blood Coagulation
ElastoSens™ Bio is the unique viscoelasticity testing instrument that measures, in real time, the formation of blood clots under the action of hemostatic agents. Test hemostatic gauzes, powders and gels in vitro to develop products, to accelerate preclinical studies or to control the quality of medical devices.

3D Bioprinting
The ElastoSens™ Bio tests the viscoelastic of your 3D bioprinted scaffolds without destroying or altering them. Formulate and qualify bioinks, optimize scaffold architeture and study long term evolution of cell-laden 3D bioprinted scaffolds on the same testing platform.

Drug Delivery
Optimize and test long term degradation of hydrogels for drug release using a non-destructive, contact-free viscoelastic testing instrument. The ElastoSens™ Bio allows you simulate in vivo conditions in a simple and effective way, so you can tune your material formulation to adjust the drug release rate.

Superabsorbent Polymers
Use ElastoSens™ Bio to test the absorption of liquids by Superabsorbent Polymers in real time for applications in R&D and industrial quality control.

Photocrosslinking
Use ElastoSens™ Bio to apply light at selected wavelengths (365 nm, 385 nm, and 405 nm) during testing to obtain the crosslinking kinetics in real time of photosensitive biomaterials.
Rheolution | ElastoSens Bio | Viscoelasticity measurement of biomaterials
Technical data
Performance | Shear storage modulus (G’ ) measurement range: 1 Pa to 1 MPa (repeatability: ±1 %) |
Operating Conditions | Ambient temperature: RT+2°C to 50°C (precision: ±0.1°C) Extended temperature range: 4.0°C to 70.0°C (presicion: ±0.1°C) Wavelengths for photostimulation: 365 nm, 385 nm and 405 nm |
Software | Touchscreen driven interface ElastoSens™ Bio App |
Connections | wifi connectivity, also available ethernet connection |
Electrical Requirements | Power requirements: 12 VDC input voltage 110 - 240 VAC at 50 - 60 Hz 370 W max |
Clearance | 20.8 cm from all sites (10.5 in) |
Physical Dimensions | Width: 230 mm (9 in) Depth: 508 mm (20 in) Hight: 208 mm (10.5 in) Weight: 16 kg (34 lbs) 10.5" windows tablet with protective cover: 245 mm x 175 mm x 8 mm |
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RH-R50 | Sample holder | Request now |
RH-R16 | Advanced temperature control | Request now |
RH-R17 | Advanced photo stimulation | Request now |
Technical Service
During our business hours, our free telephone support will be glad to assist you in case of any questions. Our Technicians take care of the delivery and installation of original spare parts of the highest quality as well as certified testing, measuring, and control equipment. Our maintenance according to manufacturer specifications includes functional tests, cleaning, accuracy testing with calibration as well as a detailed report. In addition, our maintenance contracts protect your investments and reduce the total cost of ownership.
Detailed information about our support options can be found here.

Rheolution Inc. was founded in 2009 with the objective of creating Soft Matter Analytics™ as a unique data set that empowers users in their quest for innovation, quality, and efficiency. The cutting-edge analytical instruments reproduce real-life environments and capture the dynamic evolution of live soft materials. The company designs simple-to-use, highly effective and modular products to provide a unique testing experience to their customers.
More about Rheolution: https://rheolution.com
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