Small Parts & Micro-Precision Assembly for Life Sciences

Capabilities

In life sciences manufacturing, where products are measured in millimeters or even microns, these small parts and micro-precision assemblies must be consistent, contamination-free, and fully validated. Whether you’re building implantables, diagnostics, or microfluidic devices, Automation NTH delivers flexible, high-performance assembly solutions that scale with your product demands and regulatory requirements.

We integrate advanced robotics, vision systems, and precision tooling directly into custom automation platforms, reducing cycle times, improving yield, and enabling rapid product iterations without compromising quality.

Pick & Place with Vision Guidance

Robotic handling of delicate, tiny components

Vision-guided robots accurately place parts that are too small for manual assembly. Calibration systems ensure positional accuracy within microns, critical for devices like catheters, cartridges, and surgical tools.

Key advantages of pick & place technology with Vision Guidance include:

Adaptive & configurable for high-mix production
Repeatable precision beyond human capability
Reduced contamination from minimized handling
Low operator intervention with small parts automation

Use cases can include:

Placing microfluidic chips into cartridges
Assembling tiny catheter components
Positioning optical sensors in diagnostic devices

Precision Joining & Bonding

Configurable processes for strong, reliable micro-joints

Joining methods such as ultrasonic welding, thermal staking, laser welding, or micro-fastening are integrated with force and vision feedback for complete control.

Key advantages include the following:

Validated, repeatable joining processes
Scalable from prototype to high-volume production
Inline monitoring and quality assurance
Minimal stress to fragile components

Use cases for these processes include:

Bonding thin-film membranes
Attaching micro-tubing in fluidic systems
Joining housings for implantable devices

Integrated Inspection & Metrology

Real-time validation at microscopic scales

High-resolution vision systems, laser measurement, and in-line metrology verify each assembly step. This ensures yield is maximized and defects are caught instantly.

Advantages of integrated inspection & metrology include:

100% traceability and compliance with regulatory standards
Automated defect detection that reduces rework
Supports continuous improvement through data logging

Use cases include:

Measuring gap and flush in miniature assemblies
Inspecting micro-needles or drug delivery components
Verifying alignment of lenses or optics

Strategic Value

Our micro-assembly capabilities reflect Automation NTH’s commitment to precision, innovation, and regulatory compliance. Whether you’re building high-volume diagnostic consumables, implantable devices, or micro-scale medical instruments, we deliver configurable, reliable systems that adapt to your product lifecycle.

Let’s Build the Right Micro-Assembly Solution

Need to place a component smaller than a grain of sand? Validate welds in a regulated environment? Automate assemblies where manual handling is impossible?

Let’s make it happen. Talk to our automation experts today to learn more.

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