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Accelerating Diagnostic Innovation From Concept to Commercial Scale

At Ascential Medical & Life Sciences, we partner with innovators to develop and manufacture advanced diagnostic technologies that drive precision, speed, and scalability. Whether you’re advancing laboratory diagnostics, developing next-gen point-of-care devices, or scaling production of lateral flow assays, our integrated approach helps reduce risk, improve quality, and speed time to market.

With deep experience in in vitro diagnostic (IVD) product development and manufacturing, we serve as a single-source partner across the product lifecycle.

Expertise Across the Diagnostics Ecosystem

Ascential supports a wide spectrum of diagnostic modalities, including:

Molecular Diagnostics
Next-gen sequencing and PCR systems
Custom assay development
Immunoassays & Lateral Flow Devices
Rapid test strip design
Antibody/antigen detection platforms
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Point-of-Care Diagnostics
Portable diagnostic solutions
User-friendly interfaces for rapid care
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Lab Automation & High-Throughput Systems
Automated workflows and robotics
Scalable platforms for high-volume testing
Microfluidics & Cartridge-Based Platforms
Precision cartridge design
Integrated lab-on-chip solutions
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Sample Preparation & Liquid Handling Systems
Automated pipetting platforms
High-precision reagent management
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Connected & Digital Diagnostics
IoT-enabled diagnostics
Real-time analytics & remote monitoring

Our clients include early-stage ventures and global leaders commercializing complex systems requiring precision engineering, automation, and rigorous quality standards.

End-to-End Support for IVD and Diagnostic Products

Our integrated services span the full product lifecycle from early-stage engineering to global manufacturing:

Concept &
Feasibility

We engage early to help clients assess feasibility and define product architecture that enables scalability and manufacturability.

Design &
Development

From mechanical and software engineering to fluidics, optics, and electronics, our cross-disciplinary teams optimize performance while preparing for regulatory success.

Prototyping &
Pilot Builds

Accelerate product iteration and usability testing with rapid prototyping, short-run builds, and design refinement.

Automation &
Scale-Up

We specialize in custom automation, robotics, and test systems to help scale diagnostic manufacturing while reducing cost, variability, and lead time.

Contract
Manufacturing

From consumables to complex instruments, we offer flexible manufacturing models, cleanroom assembly, and global supply chain integration.

Case Study

A Boston-based diagnostics innovator partnered with Ascential to commercialize a disruptive new system that reduced antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) time from 2–5 days to just 8 hours without compromising accuracy. Ascential delivered a compact analyzer with precision thermal calibration, advanced robotics, and semi-custom components that reduced processing time by over 80% and increased throughput by 70%. The system was recognized with a FDA Breakthrough Device Designation and is helping to improve patient outcomes and the standard of care.

Why Diagnostics Manufacturers Choose Ascential

Multidisciplinary Expertise

Mechanical, electrical, software, fluidics, optics, systems integration, and more.

Full Lifecycle Partner

From design and prototyping to automation and global manufacturing.

Speed & Agility

Accelerated timelines without compromising quality or regulatory standards.

Automated Solutions for Throughput & Quality

Advanced robotics, custom test systems, and precision assembly.

Quality and Compliance

Expertise in complex medical compliance with ISO 13485 processes, risk-based design, and validation support. Learn more about our quality standards.

Global Facilities

North America, Europe, and Asia locations with the scale and reach to support every stage. Explore our facilities.

Let’s Bring Your Diagnostic Platform to Market

Whether you’re commercializing a rapid test or scaling a complex diagnostic instrument, Ascential can help. Let’s collaborate to bring your diagnostic solution to life—faster, smarter, and at scale.