Dissolution Technologies - Industry News May 2026 - Distek Introduces the OLERA Dissolution Instrument Series

Distek Introduces the OLERA Dissolution Instrument Series

The New Standard In Dissolution Testing, Bringing the Latest in Instrumentation Features

North Brunswick, NJ — Distek, Inc., a leading manufacturer of dissolution instrumentation for 50 years, announced the release of the OLERA Dissolution Instrument Series, a new platform engineered to enhance dissolution testing through an improved user experience based on simplified operation and modern system connectivity.

The OLERA Series includes three models—OLERA, OLERA Plus, and OLERA Select—designed to address the requirements of the modern pharmaceutical laboratory at all price-performance levels while preserving the reliability and longevity associated with Distek systems.

Designed for Today’s Laboratory Environment The OLERA Series supports USP Apparatus 1, 2, 5, and 6, along with intrinsic, immersion, and small volume dissolution methods, providing flexibility across a wide range of applications.

All models incorporate a large touchscreen interface, advanced vessel alignment, and optional remote monitoring through Pulse, enabling browser-based system access and automated notifications without additional software

Three Configurations Aligned to Laboratory Needs

OLERA — A traditional bath-based dissolution instrument with integrated heating and circulation, reducing system complexity and external components, priced to compete with any other dissolution system available.
OLERA Plus — Extends the OLERA platform with patented in-shaft temperature monitoring, enabling continuous, real-time temperature measurement for complete compliance assurance throughout the run.
OLERA Select — A bathless dissolution instrument utilizing proprietary heating technology to eliminate the water bath, resulting in rapid media heating, reduced energy use by up to 40%, and operation up to 99 °C.

Core Technologies Across the Platform

Patented In-Vessel Temperature Monitoring (OLERA Plus & Select) provides continuous temperature recording without fragile sensors impacting vessel hydrodynamics.
Integrated Heating & Circulation (OLERA & Plus) delivers space-saving built-in thermal controls without external heater/circulators.
Bathless Heating (OLERA Select) eliminates the water bath and attendant cleaning, reduces warmup time and energy use.
Large Touchscreen Interface features a 10-inch display for a superior UI experience and simplified operation.
acculign+ Automated Vessel Alignment ensures reproducible mechanical alignment from run to run.
HALO Status Indicator provides at-a-glance system status.
Pulse Remote Monitoring enables browser-based monitoring with text and email alerts.
FLEX Low Temperature supports testing down to 5 °C with an external chiller.

Learn More

Live and virtual demonstrations of the OLERA dissolution instruments are available. To learn more or schedule a demonstration, contact sales@distekinc.com or visit www.distekinc.com.

Distek is proud to celebrate 50 years of supporting pharmaceutical laboratories worldwide.

About Distek

Distek, Inc. designs and manufactures innovative pharmaceutical laboratory instrumentation used in research, development, and quality control laboratories worldwide. The company specializes in dissolution testing systems and supporting technologies recognized for their reliability, precision, and customer-focused design. For 50 years, Distek has supported pharmaceutical laboratories with solutions that improve performance, streamline workflows, and ensure consistent, high-quality results.

Distek, Inc.
121 North Center Drive
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 422-7585 | bione@distekinc.com