A global life sciences company sought to develop a next-generation automated sample preparation and imaging system to replace an existing platform. The goal was to reduce cost and build complexity while improving manufacturability, system performance, and long-term scalability. Ascential delivered a redesigned system that simplified the architecture, strengthened performance, and enabled more efficient manufacturing.
The existing system had been in production for over 15 years and had become complex and costly to manufacture. The client needed a next-generation platform that could:
Simplify the system design to lower manufacturing cost and streamline assembly.
Reduce part count, integrate components more efficiently, and decrease build time.
Improve optical performance, motion control, and overall system robustness.
Ensure the system could be manufactured efficiently at scale while supporting evolving market needs.
Ascential led a comprehensive redesign of the platform, applying design for manufacturability principles and integrating cross-functional engineering expertise across optics, motion systems, fluidics, and mechanical design.
Key elements of the solution included:
This integrated approach enabled the delivery of a robust, next-generation platform with improved manufacturability and performance.
| Capability | What Ascential Built |
|---|---|
| Automated Sample Processing | Automated sample preparation with fluid immersion and integrated thermal hybridization workflows |
| Optics & Imaging Systems | Custom in-house optical system to improve performance, stability, and quality control |
| Precision Motion Systems | High-precision motion architecture integrated with advanced mechanical design for accurate sample handling and imaging |
| Fluidics Integration | Linked fluidics and imaging workflows enabling sample transfer and controlled processing |
| Mechanical Design & Fabrication | Complex sheet metal and structural design |
| Design for Manufacturability | Simplified architecture, reduced part count, and sensor integration into printed circuit boards |
Complex life sciences instrumentation requires a balance of performance, manufacturability, and cost efficiency. By simplifying system architecture, integrating critical subsystems, and applying rigorous engineering discipline, this next-generation platform delivers meaningful improvements in manufacturing efficiency and long-term scalability.
The redesigned system enables more efficient production while maintaining high performance and reliability—supporting the client’s ability to deliver advanced analytical capabilities to the market at scale.
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