Pad and Membrane Treatments. Conjugate pads, sample pads and membranes all typically require either pre-treatment or post treatment in order to make them hydrophilic, to stabilize proteins and the membrane structure, and/or to prevent non specific binding. These treatments can be performed either by quantitative dispensing using an AirJet Quanti or by immersion followed by drying in high-efficiency forced air ovens.

Manufacturing needs. BioDot offers its dispensing technologies on both  batch platforms and in-line reel to reel systems, allowing researchers to scale-up their ideas from bench, through pilot production onto full manufacturing with a minimum of process development issues.

Lamination: With over 10 years of experience in materials handling BioDot is able to offer both batch and in-line lamination systems. These marry the various components that constitute the lateral flow test. Full control of tensions and capstan drive mechanism allows handling of even fragile webs.

Cutting: The individual test strips need to be singulated from the laminated cards. BioDot offers both rotary and guillotine cutters with a variety of blade options to suit the researchers particular material. Furthermore, the cutting systems can incorporate magazine card feed and bottle collection to automate the manufacturing process. Reel feeds are also available for guillotine cutters for cutting of components to length from roll stock in batch processes.

Education Courses:  BioDot has partnered with Diagnostic Consulting Network (DCN) to provide the One Step One Solution program of services for developers and manufacturers of lateral flow products.  DCN’s unique capabilities combine internal expertise in assay development and manufacturing with an active Network of Affiliate companies and consultants providing expertise, licenses and products in key aspects of current and next generation Point of Need assays.

This wide range of equipment modules and customer support options make BioDot an ideal partner for the successful diagnostic test producer.