RIGGTEK GmbH

What RIGGTEK GmbH does

RIGGTEK GmbH is a German specialist manufacturer of pharmaceutical dissolution testing instruments, headquartered in Martinsried near Munich. Founded in 1996 (originally as DISTEK Dissolution Test Systems by Hansjürgen Riggenmann and restructured into RIGGTEK GmbH in 2007 under family ownership), the company focuses exclusively on equipment for drug-release and quality-control testing of solid and semi-solid dosage forms. Its core product portfolio comprises three instrument families: the DissoPrep X8 and X15 gravimetric media preparation stations, the Dissilio TX8/TX16 eco and pro dissolution testers, and the Sampilio X8 autosampler, complemented by modular add-on packages (CFR-Package, BACKUP-Package, LIMS-Package, Active Directory, TOP, Q-Package) and a wide range of accessories. The proprietary Browser Interface allows instrument operation and method/report management from any PC without software installation or validation, and the gravimetric dosing principle is the original USP-compliant automated medium preparation method, launched in 1996.

The company's commercial model rests on three revenue streams: capital equipment sales (DissoPrep, Dissilio, Sampilio), recurring accessories and consumables (vessels, baskets, paddles, filters, calibration tools, and third-party QLA products), and professional services (installation, qualification IQ/OQ/PQ/PVT, maintenance, repair, and training) primarily delivered in the DACH region. RIGGTEK sells direct in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and reaches international markets through a curated distributor network (RQS in USA, Tri Solution in Thailand, Nanotech in Bangladesh), supported by participation in major industry trade shows. The customer base consists almost exclusively of large pharmaceutical and life-sciences enterprises — Pfizer, MSD, AbbVie, J&J, GSK, Boehringer Ingelheim, Takeda, Merck KGaA, Sandoz, Teva, Nestlé, and the USP standards body among others — together with independent QC labs and academic institutions. RIGGTEK has been DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certified since 2009 and its instruments support 21 CFR Part 11 compliance for regulated pharmaceutical environments. The business is privately held, family-led by co-CEOs Andreas Singer and Thomas Riggenmann, with approximately 8 employees operating from a 600 sqm combined office and manufacturing facility in Martinsried.

Name

RIGGTEK GmbH

Legal name

RIGGTEK GmbH

Website

https://riggtek.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RIGGTEK GmbH is a German manufacturer of pharmaceutical dissolution testing instruments — media preparation stations, dissolution testers, and autosamplers — serving large pharmaceutical companies and QC laboratories worldwide through direct DACH sales and an international distributor network, complemented by a multi-brand service franchise in the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Martinsried

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dissolution Testing Instruments: Sale of proprietary dissolution testing equipment including Dissilio dissolution testers, DissoPrep media preparation stations, and Sampilio autosamplers. Both capital equipment and upgrade kits available.
2. Accessories and Consumables: Proprietary and third-party accessories including vessels, baskets, paddles, filters, calibration tools, and spare parts for dissolution testing equipment from RIGGTEK and competitors.
3. Professional Services: Maintenance, qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ, PVT), repair, installation, training, and remote support services primarily in DACH region for RIGGTEK, DISTEK, Copley, Sotax, Erweka, and Pharmatest devices.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RIGGTEK GmbH designs, manufactures, and services pharmaceutical dissolution testing instruments, including the DissoPrep gravimetric media preparation stations (X8 and X15), Dissilio dissolution testers (TX8 and TX16 in eco and pro versions), and the Sampilio X8 autosampler with patented micro membrane pumps. The portfolio is complemented by optional software and hardware packages (CFR-Package, BACKUP-Package, LIMS-Package, Active Directory Package, TOP-Package, Q-Package) and accessories such as baskets, paddles, vessels, immersion cells, and Float-A-Lyzer holders. The company also delivers professional maintenance, qualification, repair, and training services primarily in the DACH region for RIGGTEK and selected competitor brands.

Product overview

RIGGTEK GmbH is a German manufacturer specializing in pharmaceutical dissolution testing instruments with a portfolio of integrated systems and accessories. The core product lineup consists of three main instrument categories: (1) DissoPrep media preparation stations (X8 with 8L and X15 with 15L capacity) using unique gravimetric mixing and dosing principles for USP-compliant media preparation; (2) Dissilio dissolution testers (TX8 eco/pro with 8 positions and TX16 eco/pro with up to 16 positions) featuring Browser Interface for remote operation, touchscreen control, and modular optional packages for CFR compliance, backup, LIMS connectivity, and qualification; (3) Sampilio X8 autosampler with membrane pump technology for low cross-contamination sampling. Additionally, the easyDISS evo upgrade kit allows legacy dissolution testers to be modernized with latest electronics. Optional packages extend functionality across 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, Active Directory integration, Parent-Child synchronization, extended qualification, and bioprocessing applications. RIGGTEK also supplies comprehensive dissolution testing accessories including baskets, paddles, vessels, filters, and specialized cells for all common manufacturers, particularly through partnership with QLA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DissoPrep X8 Pharmaceutical dissolution media preparation station with 8-liter capacity using a unique gravimetric mixing and dosing principle for maximum accuracy and USP compliance regardless of temperature variations. Targets pharmaceutical QC laboratories.
• DissoPrep X15 Pharmaceutical dissolution media preparation station with 15-liter capacity, capable of filling two dissolution baths simultaneously, using the proprietary gravimetric dosing principle for USP-compliant media preparation.
• Dissilio TX8 eco Dissolution tester with 8 positions, Browser Interface for remote operation, 7-inch touchscreen, 21 CFR Part 11 compliance capability via optional CFR-Package, and optional packages for qualification, backup, and LIMS connectivity.
• Dissilio TX16 eco Dissolution tester with 12-16 positions offering greater flexibility for running two batches simultaneously with up to 4 different stirring speeds.
• Dissilio TX8 pro Dissolution tester with 8 positions and integrated temperature sensors in the shafts, enabling continuous temperature measurement and monitoring throughout dissolution testing without additional probes.
• Dissilio TX16 pro Dissolution tester with 16 positions and integrated temperature sensors in the shafts for continuous temperature monitoring during dissolution testing.
• Sampilio X8 Dissolution autosampler with innovative micro membrane pumps providing the shortest sampling intervals with the lowest cross-contamination, controllable via the Browser Interface, supporting 200 mL and 300 mL vial racks and multiple sampling modes.
• easyDISS evo Upgrade Kit Upgrade kit for RIGGTEK easyDISS, Copley DIS 6000 and DIS 8000 testers adding the latest electronics including 7-inch touchscreen, Browser Interface, and modern functionality at affordable cost.
• Float-A-Lyzer Holders Holders for Float-A-Lyzer dialysis devices from Repligen, enabling bioprocessing tests using Dissilio dissolution tester per USP1 or USP2 methods for liquid nanoparticle formulations, microparticle formulations, and suspensions.
• Immersion Cell PTFE immersion cell for testing semisolids (ointments, creams, lotions, gels) using USP Apparatus 2 (Paddles) as an alternative to Franz cell, available in Model A (adjustable) and Model B (fixed).
• Maintenance, Qualification, Repair, Installation, and Training Services Professional services including maintenance, IQ/OQ/PQ/PVT qualification, repair, installation, training, and remote support — primarily delivered in DACH for RIGGTEK devices and for competitor brands (DISTEK, Copley, Sotax, Erweka, Pharmatest).

Quantifiable outcome

• No software validation required due to Browser Interface operating directly on device
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• QLA / LabhutcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1996QLA is a leading manufacturer of dissolution accessories and RIGGTEK's key partner for distributing high-quality accessories for all common manufacturers. RIGGTEK distributes QLA products in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and smaller European countries. QLA products include vessels, filters, sinkers, baskets, cannulas, calibration tools, and more - all in best quality at competitive prices.
• DISTEKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRIGGTEK provides maintenance and qualification services for DISTEK dissolution testing equipment in the DACH region, as part of their extended service offering. DISTEK products include dissolution testers, autosamplers, and related accessories.
• Copley ScientificminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRIGGTEK provides maintenance and qualification services for Copley Scientific dissolution testing equipment in the DACH region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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