CERES POC

Point of Care Diagnostic Devices allow individuals the convenience to conduct self-screening and immediately consider treatment options. Testing for COVID-19 dominates the news lately, but many other diseases and conditions can now be reliably detected using POC devices. Demand for in-home testing is growing rapidly. MA micro automation is delivering essential manufacturing capabilities to bring these critical POC products to market.

POC products vary in size, complexity and cost. Low-cost disposable units typically use lateral flow strips [LFS] in conjunction with reagents to work as standalone devices. Test results are typically available within minutes. More complex, lab-on-a-chip microfluidic devices can also provide rapid diagnosis, working as standalone units or by interfacing with larger more specialized instruments. Given the importance of rapid diagnosis and prompt medical intervention, these devices are in high demand, necessitating high throughput automation.

MA micro automation POC systems can be configured in multiple ways to accommodate different assembly processes and throughput rates. The equipment pictured can manufacture multiple POC variants at 80 units per minute. Single or multiple LFS components are introduced to the system in magazines. Magazines can be replenished on-the-fly, maximizing OEE of the system.  Bulk roll stock can also be fed in place of magazines to extend unattended run time.

Upper and lower housings are assembled via press to force or height or joined by ultrasonic welding. QC inspections confirm finished products conform to specifications. Products are laser marked or pad printed with multi color graphics.

Key Features:

• Accommodates multiple variants with minimal changeover time
• High throughput, high reliability production
• Small floorplan to maximize dry room utilization
• Efficient LFS delivery methods
• Monochrome or color graphics
• Integrated with packaging equipment