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RheoSense develops compact viscometers and rheometers built on a chip (VROC) that use MEMS and microfluidics to measure viscosity with very small sample volumes. Their m-VROC and microVISC instruments provide direct readings of viscosity and rheological properties in a user-friendly package. The core idea is to combine a microfabricated viscometer and rheometer on a single chip to enable fast, precise measurements with minimal sample consumption. RheoSense differentiates itself from competitors through patented VROC technology, a focus on very small samples, and a strong footprint in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and protein therapeutics markets, with adoption by Fortune Global 500 companies and leading research universities. The company aims to widen access to accurate viscometry and rheology for drug development, quality control, and research by offering easy-to-use, reliable instruments that reduce sample requirements and processing time.
About RheoSense
Industries
Food & Agriculture
Industrial & Manufacturing
Biotechnology
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Ramon, California
Founded
2001
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- RheoSense launched m-VROC II and VROC initium one plus updates in 2026.
- The new Chip Cleaning Station cuts chip cleaning under 10 minutes, improving lab throughput.
- Its publications page listed 2026 studies, signaling continued adoption in biopharma and academia.
What critics are saying
- RheoSense reported only $780K total funding, limiting sales, R&D, and manufacturing scale.
- Malvern’s distribution reach and Anton Paar’s broader portfolio squeeze RheoSense in labs.
- If a larger instrument maker copies VROC workflows, RheoSense loses category control by 2027.
What makes RheoSense unique
- RheoSense’s VROC chips measure viscosity from 10–15 microliter samples, unlike bulk rivals.
- Its 2026 m-VROC II reaches 0.2–650,000 cP and 5,000,000 s-1 shear.
- The company has 25 years of VROC technology and global distributors across regions.
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RheoSense, Inc. is proud to announce the new HTScreen mode with VROC initium one plus.
Today, RheoSense, Inc. is proud to introduce the new m -VROC ® II, the high-precision, industry-leading small sample viscometer - measuring viscosity for sample volumes as small as 15 microliters!
With this in mind, RheoSense Inc. unleased its talents and creativity and created its Chip Cleaning Station - or the CCS!
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About RheoSense
Industries
Food & Agriculture
Industrial & Manufacturing
Biotechnology
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Ramon, California
Founded
2001
RheoSense is Hiring for 1 Jobs on Simplify!
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