Addium Releases New AQUALAB 5TE Moisture Instrument
The Pullman-based company launched its latest device on October 6, 2026, to streamline water activity testing.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Consumer Goods
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Addium announced the general availability of the AQUALAB 5TE water activity instrument on October 6, 2026. This new device provides both water activity and moisture content results in a single 60-second test.
Why it matters
The instrument is designed to address rising regulatory compliance demands and the pressure for manufacturers to accelerate their product development cycles. Its design helps reduce operational risks stemming from fragmented testing tools and calibration downtime.
The AQUALAB 5TE delivers water activity accuracy of 0.003 aw and moisture content accuracy within 0.5%. Thirteen global distributors awarded the device an average pre-launch rating of 4.23 out of 5.0.
The players
Addium
Addium is a company that maintains a 40-year history of leadership in water activity measurement technology.
The details
The device features a 7-inch glove-ready touchscreen and supports 21 CFR Part 11 compliance for electronic records and signatures. It utilizes chilled-mirror technology and BlockSwap hardware to allow calibration without offsite shipping.
Timeline
October 6, 2026: Addium announced the general availability of the AQUALAB 5TE.
Market Landscape
The launch of the AQUALAB 5TE updates a competitive sector defined by the 21 CFR Part 11 compliance standard for electronic signatures. This release marks a shift toward consolidation in testing hardware, replacing the older AQUALAB 3 and 4TE models.
Manufacturers can expect reduced calibration downtime by utilizing the internal BlockSwap technology instead of offsite shipping. The integration of 21 CFR Part 11 compliance provides clients with a more efficient path to meeting digital regulatory standards.
The takeaway
This new instrument replaces fragmented monitoring processes with a faster, unified testing workflow. Users can implement this system to minimize the risks associated with manual readings and traditional calibration intervals.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Manufacturing.
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