Automated assembly system for lab diagnostics

Streamline your lab diagnostics production with a flexible assembly system, designed to handle small batches and ensure seamless material flow from dosing to final sealing.

Assembles and Fills Diagnostic Discs

The Vario-Flex from Harro Höfliger is a semi-automatic platform designed for precision assembly and filling of diagnostic and pharmaceutical products in lab-scale and small batch settings. Its modular design allows for seamless integration of various processes including dosing, filling, sealing, and packaging, offering versatility across multiple production scenarios. The servo-driven transport system enhances flexibility and process reliability by facilitating efficient manual feed and automated sequences, ensuring material flow is consistent even at minimal quantities. This machine is ideally utilized for producing diagnostic discs, lab diagnostic reagents, sealed diagnostic kits, and analytical test kits. Capable of handling up to 10 parts per minute, Vario-Flex offers a clean-room design option rated from Class 100,000 to 1,000, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Its robust control systems, combined with advanced parts handling using vacuums, grippers, or tongs, ensure accurate component placement and high-quality outcomes. The ergonomic table structure is GMP-compliant, guaranteeing easy accessibility and maintenance.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with flexible, servo-driven transport for streamlined workflow.
  • Saves space with its compact design, ideal for lab and small-scale operations.
  • Ensures high process reliability with modern GMP-compliant table structure and easy formula management.
  • Facilitates seamless production scaling with easy upgrading capabilities due to modular design.
  • Maintains high product quality with precise components handling and advanced inspection systems.

General


Applications
Pharmaceutical devices,Medical devices,Diagnostic products
End products
Analytical test kits,Diagnostic discs,Lab diagnostic reagents,Sealed diagnostic kits
Steps before
Steps after
Final assembly,Automated sealing,Inspection,Measuring
Input ingredients
diagnostic discs,liquid for diagnostics,components for assembly
Output ingredients
assembled diagnostics discs,sealed diagnostics discs,final assembly products
Market info
Harro Hoefliger is known for its expertise in manufacturing custom, engineered-to-order packaging and production equipment, particularly for the pharmaceutical, healthcare, consumer goods, and chemical industries, with a reputation for precision, innovation, and quality engineering solutions.

Technical Specifications


Output
up to 10 parts/min
Mounting point
flexibly designed
Clean room design option
Clean room class 100,000 – 1,000
Automation
Semi-automatic
Transport system
Servo-driven
Parts handling
Vacs,grippers,or tongs
Control systems
HMI design

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Semi-automatic
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Changeover time
Short due to modular design
Cleaning method
Manual
Flexibility
High due to modular design
Manual feed
Yes
Process reliability
Reproducible sequence
Space requirement
Compact design
Transport system
Servo-driven

Material Compatibility


Biological compatibility
Yes
Cleanability
GMP-compliant design
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Abrasion resistance
N/A
Density/particle size
N/A

Product type Characteristics


Viscosity
Liquids for diagnostics


ISO Cleanroom Standards
Class 100,000 – 1,000

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact design
Transport system
Servo-driven
Table structure
GMP-compliant design
Mounting point
Flexible design
Control panel type
Proven HMI design
Clean room design option
Class 100,000 – 1,000
Parts handling
Vacs,grippers,or tongs

Custom Options


Control panel type
HMI with easy formula management
Integration possibilities
Modular design for process integration and upgrades
Footprint
Compact design
Cleanroom compatibility
Class 100,000 – 1,000
Automation level
Semi-automatic with servo-based transport system