What Logan Instruments does

Logan Instruments Corp is a privately held specialty capital-equipment manufacturer founded in 1990 by Dr. Luke Lee, headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, with a secondary manufacturing operation in Shanghai, China. The company designs and produces pharmaceutical dissolution, diffusion, and permeation testing systems used by drug-development and quality-control laboratories. It is one of a small number of vendors worldwide that manufacture all seven USP dissolution apparatus types (1–7), supplemented by automated sampling and media-delivery accessories, dry-heat and water-jacket transdermal diffusion consoles, flow-through diffusion cells, the PERMETRO dual-pump bioequivalence prediction platform, and PermeaPad/PBM biomimetic membrane consumables. Differentiated sub-systems include proprietary bubble-free Franz cells with motorized tilt, dry-heat temperature control replacing waterbaths, and integration with third-party HPLC/UV platforms from Waters, Agilent, and Shimadzu. All major systems are designed for compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, USP, EP, JP, and CP pharmacopeial standards.

The business model is anchored in high-value, quote-based hardware sales configured per customer specification, augmented by recurring technical and compliance services (IQ/OQ/PVT, installation, training, upgrades) and custom-engineered builds. Approximately 80% of orders ship internationally and the company states installations in over 100 countries supported by a 40+-country distributor network alongside direct sales from US headquarters. End markets span pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology firms (including novel modalities such as lipid nanoparticles and gene-therapy delivery systems), contract research organizations, and academic and government research institutions. Headcount is reported in the 101–250 range, with roughly 24 staff at the Somerset facility.

In Q4 2024 Keith Hamman was appointed President & CEO, and the company has since refreshed its brand identity and launched new products including the EPVT-1200 permeation system (July 2025) and the Dry Heat Pro Series (June 2024), while continuing to expand its inhaler-testing offering introduced in 2023. The company is founder-influenced (Dr. Lee remains Chairman & Chief Engineer), privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, and does not publicly report financials.

Name

Logan Instruments

Legal name

Logan Instruments Corp

Website

https://loganinstruments.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Logan Instruments Corp designs and manufactures pharmaceutical dissolution, diffusion, and permeation testing instruments, including all USP Apparatus 1-7. Founded in 1990, the privately held Somerset, NJ company serves pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, and academic customers globally via direct sales and a 40+-country distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Testing Instruments

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Reagents, Chemicals & Assay Kits (Buffers, Antibodies, ELISA, Enzymes) (HLAGAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Laboratory Automation, Sample Prep & Liquid Handling (IVD Lab Diagnostics) (HLAHAAAN), IVD Reagents, Assay Kits & Consumables (Non-instrument) (HLAHAAAM)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical testing instruments
• Dissolution testing systems
• Diffusion testing equipment
• Permeation testing systems
• USP apparatus manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Somerset

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Instrumentation Sales: Sale of pharmaceutical dissolution, diffusion, and permeation testing equipment. The company manufactures capital equipment with high-value orders, primarily serving pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, academic, and government laboratories worldwide. Each order has large value with 80% of orders coming from international customers.
2. Technical Services and Support: Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, compliance services (IQ/OQ/PVT), and training services for instruments. Includes product upgrading and modification services.
3. Customized Solutions: Custom design and manufacturing services tailored to specific customer needs, covering technical parameters customization, design, research and development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Logan Instruments designs and manufactures pharmaceutical testing instruments including dissolution, diffusion, and permeation testing systems. The company produces all USP Apparatus types (1-7), automated sampling systems, and complementary accessories used by pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, and academic laboratories to evaluate drug release, permeation, and bioequivalence of dosage forms.

Product overview

Logan Instruments manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of pharmaceutical testing instruments spanning dissolution, diffusion, and permeation testing systems. The core product line includes the UDT-818 Series universal dissolution testers (USP Apparatus 1/2/5/6) in 8-18 vessel configurations, DISSO 3 & 7 reciprocating cylinder systems (USP Apparatus 3 & 7), and SUPER-4 flow-through systems (USP Apparatus 4). Supporting these are automated sampling systems (DSC-800/SCR-DL), media delivery (MDS-600PL), and vessel cleaning (AVC-100HTP) accessories. For permeation testing, the PERMETRO series (800/1200/3700/4000) provides bioequivalence prediction capabilities. The diffusion portfolio includes FDC-6TA water jacket systems and DHC-6TD/6TA dry heat consoles for transdermal testing. Online analysis integration is enabled through System UV 1900, ADLC 1200 (HPLC), ADIS, and AOIS modules. Consumables include PermeaPad plates/membranes and PBM barrier membranes. All major dissolution systems comply with 21 CFR Part 11, USP, EP, JP, and CP standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PERMETRO: Bioequivalence prediction system for comparing dissolution and permeability between generic and original drugs
• Permeapad

Products and services

• UDT-818 Series Universal Dissolution Tester Universal Dissolution Tester supporting USP Apparatus 1, 2, 5, and 6 in 8, 12, 15, and 18-vessel configurations with manual and automated options. Features precision syringe pump autosamplers, temperature monitoring, and compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, USP, EP, JP, CP standards for pharmaceutical R&D and QC labs.
• DISSO 3 & DISSO 7 Reciprocating Cylinder Dissolution Tester Automated reciprocating cylinder dissolution tester for USP Apparatus 3 and 7, designed for sustained-release, enteric-coated, soft capsules, and chewable tablets testing. Available in 6-row or 12-row configurations with 300mL or 1L vessel options for pharmaceutical laboratories.
• SUPER-4 Flow-Through Dissolution System Precision 8-channel USP Apparatus 4 flow-through dissolution system automation-ready with DSC-800 autosampler/controller, SCR-DL sample collector, and MC-4000 media changer. Suitable for tablets, capsules, suppositories, stents, implants, microspheres, suspensions, and liposomes.
• FDC-6TA Water Jacket Diffusion System Automated transdermal diffusion cell testing system with water jacket temperature control for IVRT and IVPT applications. Supports 6, 12, or 24 cells with bubble-free vertical diffusion cells and automated sampling for pharmaceutical and cosmetic testing.
• DHC-6TD Dry Heat Diffusion Console Dry heat diffusion cell console featuring individual cell temperature monitoring, bubble-free system with motorized tilt, and heated donor chamber. Designed for IVRT and IVPT testing of creams, lotions, gels, and ointments, eliminating waterbath requirements.
• DHC-6TA Dry Heat Diffusion Console Dry heat vertical diffusion cell drive console with tilting and automated function for IVRT and IVPT applications. Supports up to 24 cells with 2 programmable speed zones per console for pharmaceutical R&D laboratories.
• PERMETRO Series (800/1200/3700/4000) Bioequivalence Prediction System Bioequivalence prediction systems for comparing dissolution and permeation rates between generic drugs and Reference Listed Drugs (RLD). Unique dual-pump design simultaneously takes dissolution and permeation samples for pre-BE studies.
• FTC-800 Flow-Through Diffusion Cell System Automated flow-through diffusion cell system for IVPT applications, simulating drug permeation through biological or synthetic barriers for semi-solids, ointments, gels, creams, and transdermal patches.
• C&D 360 Coating and Drying Machine Lab-scale coater with dual blade design for applying uniform drug-containing matrix onto substrates for oral release films, transdermal patches, medicated plasters, and medical films used in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• AIR-1300 Inhaler Tester System Fully automated shake and fire benchtop inhaler tester system for testing metered dose inhalers (MDIs), nasal sprays, and nasal aerosol products in pharmaceutical quality control and R&D.
• Transdermal Diffusion Flow-Through Cell System Transdermal diffusion flow-through cell system offered in 6, 8, 12, 16, and 24-cell configurations for IVPT research and formulation development in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.
• Dry Heat Pro Series Dissolution Tester Next evolution in dissolution apparatus 1, 2, 5, and 6 featuring dry heat temperature control technology in place of traditional waterbath systems for pharmaceutical dissolution testing.
• EPVT-1200 System (Exact Permeation Volumetric Testing System) Exact Permeation Volumetric Testing system for advanced permeation applications in pharmaceutical R&D and QC.
• Installation, Compliance and Training Services Technical services including installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, IQ/OQ/PVT compliance services, and training for Logan Instruments products, plus product upgrading and modification services for pharmaceutical laboratory customers.
• Customized Instrument Design and Manufacturing Custom design and manufacturing services tailored to specific customer needs, covering technical parameter customization, design, and research and development of pharmaceutical testing equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports testing for multiple dosage forms including oral solids, semi-solids, transdermal patches, stents, implants, inhalation products, microspheres, and nanoparticles
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Diversified life-sciences and analytical instrument giant spanning chromatography, mass spectrometry, and lab services. Competes with Logan indirectly as pharma customers standardize on Thermo Fisher's broad lab instrumentation and software stack for QC and R&D.
• Agilent Technologies: Global analytical instrument leader with HPLC/UV systems that integrate with Logan's ADLC 1200 and AOIS 1200 modules. While Agilent does not lead in standalone dissolution testers, its broader analytical portfolio and software ecosystem make it an incumbent competitor for integrated lab setups.
• Waters Corporation: Major analytical instrument and HPLC vendor whose chromatography systems pair with Logan's dissolution platforms for online analysis. As a large, software-rich (Empower) incumbent, Waters competes for the same pharma QC and R&D testing budgets at a portfolio level.

Direct peers

• Hanson Research: US-based manufacturer of dissolution and physical testing instruments with comparable USP apparatus coverage and pharma/CRO customer base. Closely mirrors Logan's niche in dissolution testing for the North American and global pharmaceutical market.
• Sotax: Swiss-based global specialist in pharmaceutical dissolution, disintegration, and physical testing instrumentation. Sotax is the closest direct competitor to Logan, offering USP Apparatus 1–7 systems, automated sampling, and similar service offerings to pharma and CRO customers worldwide.
• Erweka: German manufacturer of pharmaceutical testing equipment including dissolution testers (USP Apparatus 1–7), tablet hardness testers, and friability testers. Directly competes with Logan across the same USP apparatus portfolio with similar pharma and CRO customer base in Europe and globally.
• Pharma Test: German manufacturer of dissolution testers, tablet testing equipment, and fiber optic dissolution systems. Directly comparable to Logan as a mid-sized European specialty OEM in pharmaceutical physical testing.
• Distek: US-based manufacturer of pharmaceutical dissolution and in-process measurement instruments. Distek is a direct US competitor offering dissolution testers, baths, and autoinjector testing systems with comparable pharma/biotech customer overlap to Logan.
• Copley Scientific: UK-based specialist in pharmaceutical testing equipment for inhaled, nasal, and topical drug products. Overlaps with Logan in diffusion/permeation and inhaler testing (AIR-1300 category), serving pharma R&D and regulatory testing customers globally.

Regional players

• Electrolab: India-based manufacturer of pharmaceutical dissolution, disintegration, and friability testing equipment. Regional peer serving the Indian and South Asian pharma market with comparable USP apparatus offerings, overlapping with Logan's distributor-served customers in those regions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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