Precise dispensing for particle sampling
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Posted to News on 15th Jan 2025, 16:00

Precise dispensing for particle sampling

Intertronics has supplied Apacor, an in vitro medical diagnostics manufacturer, with preeflow eco-PEN300, a precision volumetric dispensing system that provides accuracy and repeatability.

Precise dispensing for particle sampling

Along with the Fisnar F4303N ADVANCE benchtop robot, the technology provided control of dispensing and was readily integrated into production processes as the company launched a new air sampling product.

Wokingham-based Apacor develops and markets practical, cost-effective devices in the field of in vitro medical diagnostics, including world-leading innovation in parasitology and pre-analytical diagnostics. The company was looking for equipment for liquid dispensing in the microlitre range with tight tolerances that could be calibrated for certification purposes, as they moved from the development stage into full production of the new product.

"It was a case of finding the right fit between repeatability and volume," explained Matthew Basely, Technical Sales Executive at Intertronics. "With a highly repeatable and accurate dispensing valve in the ecoPEN300, along with the positional accuracy of the F4303N, it is the optimal system in terms of accuracy."

Apacor selected the eco-PEN300 after investigating other options, including applying liquid directly from a syringe and pneumatic jetting valves. The ecoPEN range can accurately dose or dispense a varied range of material viscosities, and can be readily integrated into automated processes, making it a suitable candidate for the manufacture of medical diagnostic products.

"The set-up we've got is just right as we were able to seamlessly incorporate the robot and dispenser into our workflow," said Dr Jonathan Earl, Head of Research and Development at Apacor. "When we're discussing the expansion of our product range, Intertronics will be part of that conversation."

Preeflow eco-PEN300 volumetric dosing pump provides precise, process-stable dispensing as small as 1 ul, with highly repeatable and consistent dispensing with an accuracy of +1%, more than 99% of the time. It is easily integrated into the production process and used across several industries, including electronics, packaging, semiconductors, and medical device assembly.

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