In vitro diagnostics

Automation of point-of-care applications

There is growing demand for mobile analytical devices for rapid and reliable tests that enable patient samples to be analysed directly at the medical practice; this in turn increases the demand for new lab-on-a-chip solutions. We help you to transfer your new process sequences (assays) into market-ready lab-on-a-chip systems as quickly, easily and cost-effectively as possible, using collaborative engineering and a modular system with catalogue components that comply with the industry standard.

Customised, ready-to-install solutions for point-of-care applications

We work with you to develop a new lab-on-a-chip system, using an established modular system of tried-and-tested components. Based on the requirements of the assay, we quickly create samples for the subsequent automation process. What is unique is that even in this early development phase we use components that will also be used in your final product.

The benefits of collaborative engineering

  • Reliable thanks to jointly developed and tested solutions
  • Less planning required
  • Your own prompt sample set-ups
  • Less time to move from prototype to series production
  • Faster market launch

The benefits of ready-to-install subsystems

  • Customised design
  • Compact and space-saving
  • Clear interfaces for easy integration
  • Documentation included
  • A single part number
  • Fast and reliable delivery in large quantities and in line with industry standards

Miniaturised and integrated components and basic elements

Point-of-care applications require compact, space-saving and reliable components:

  • Miniature cylinders deliver actuator technology in the smallest of spaces.
  • Miniature valves control many closely spaced channels.
  • Miniature sensors monitor the pressure.

The basic elements are small functional units that integrate two or more components and are tailored to criteria such as space requirements or flow rate. The result is a valve block designed specifically for the layout of the microfluidic chip.

Compressed air generation in the device

Autonomous: integrated pressure and vacuum generation

Solutions for point-of-care applications require integrated autonomous pressure and vacuum generation. We offer a compact, operationally reliable module that is suitable for integration in IVD devices:

  • Integrated compressor
  • Filtration
  • Reservoirs
  • Pressure sensors

At a glance: our services for in vitro diagnostics

In vitro diagnostics (IVD) – automation of point-of-care devices

Collaboration for faster market launches with ready-to-install automation solutions for lab-on-a-chip devices for analysing patient samples on-site in doctors’ practices. The high industrial quality standard of the individual components is of course included.

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