Product/Service

Flexible Solution For Small-Series Device Assembly: ALab

Scale medical device assembly with a compact system designed for clinical trials and small batches. Optimize parameters and simplify device changeovers.

The Assembly Lab (ALab) is a compact, semi-automatic assembly platform that supports the manufacturing of pens, autoinjectors and a range of other medical devices. This system is ideal for batch sizes in the laboratory and approval phases as well as small-series production for market entry.

Key Features And Processes

  • Single-lane throughput of up to 4 parts per minute (depending on device & process parameters)
  • Ergonomic, GMP-compliant machine design
  • Maximum product safety through product-specific, state-of-the-art process technologies
  • Available in CE- and UL-compliant versions with integrated control cabinet

Manual feeding concept for individual components

The Harro Advantage

  • Fast and easy changeover within 10 minutes between different devices:
    • Autoinjector
    • Pen Injector
    • Needle Safety Device
    • ... and potentially your unique medical device
  • One platform can assemble various types of medical devices
  • Precise, process-controlled assembly operations, with three individually-driven servo presses
  • Optional factory priming functionality
  • Force-travel monitoring for process-critical assembly steps
  • Empirical determination of process data to optimize acceleration values and joining speeds
  • Visualization of relevant process and measurement data on the 24" touch HMI, providing the full functionality of a production machine
  • Validated design with user access control, audit trail, and batch reporting
  • Compliant with 21 CFR Part 11
  • Ergonomic loading of the machine while seated

Automatic assembly and control

User-friendly 24" touch HMI

Technical data available upon request. Reach out today to tell us about your pharmaceutical or medical device project. We would be happy to learn more about your endeavors in the field.

Patented technology.

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Harro Höfliger designs, engineers and manufactures state-of-the-art production equipment for pharmaceutical and medical device clients around the world. Our global presence in automation technologies facilitates production in:

  • Medical and Parenteral Device Assembly
  • Pharmaceutical Dosing Technologies
  • Capsule Filling and Weighing
  • Cell and Gene Therapy Automation
  • Aseptic Applications
  • Packaging Equipment
  • Diagnostics Manufacturing
  • Surgical Suture Production
  • Inhalation Dosing and Assembly
  • Web Processing and Converting
  • Eye Care and Contact Lense Manufacturing
  • Wound Care, Transdermal, and Oral Dissolvable Film Production

Whether your application requires manufacturing, assembly, filling, sealing, packaging, technical consulting – or any combination of the above – Harro Höfliger brings 50+ years of expertise to each customer’s unique pharmaceutical and/or medical device project. No matter if your product is in the laboratory and development phase or it demands commercial production, our global team of engineers, designers, pharmacists, and customer service providers are equipped to support the success of each project, well into its future.

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