Medical Diagnostics
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:
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
Accelerating a Breakthrough in Rapid Phenotypic AST
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.