Life Sciences

Fluid Dispensing Solutions in the Life Sciences Industry


As the aging population around the world increases and we are bound to face more pandemics, improved manufacturing of critical medical devices, diagnostic kits, and lab automation becomes essential. Our high precision dispensing systems help increase production yield and efficiency with an extremely high rate of repeatability. Moreover, our system parameters can be fine-tuned for any type of dispensing operation from reliable adhesive dispensing to very critical reagent dispensing.

 

Watch this video to see how our products deliver precision fluid dispensing for point-of-care diagnostic applications.

 

In addition, Nordson EFD provides the repeatable precision fluid dispensing necessary to meet the need for heightened process control, including process validation and traceability. We understand the medical device and life sciences industry must meet stringent regulations for product quality and consistency, making process control a critical issue.

Dispensing Applications


  • Diagnostic Kits
  • Diagnostic Test Strips
  • Catheter Bonding
  • Needle Hub Bonding
  • Contact Lens Monomer
  • Pacemaker Assembly
Medical: COVID 19 Test Strips

Diagnostic Kits


Nordson EFD provides precise dispensing solutions for applying UV-cure to quick-bonding adhesives to produce highly accurate point-of-care diagnostic kits. When your production requires meticulous attention to quality, our fluid dispensing solutions are the answer.

 
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Diagnostic Test Strips


Precision dispensing for your most critical blood, glucose, COVID-19, and other types of invitro diagnostic test strips means your reagents are placed uniformly and are where they need to be to ensure the most accurate test results. High speed dispensing solutions help you keep up with demand.

 
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Optimum Class VI: With UltimusPlus Dispensing onto Kythoplasty Catheter

Catheter Bonding


Manufacturers worldwide rely on Nordson EFD for the reliable application of glues that bond catheter components together. From balloon to marker bonding and bonding guidewires to tips, repeatable dispensing provides better quality control. Consistent hub bonding, tube joining, sensor attachment, and coating starts here.

 
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741V: UV-cure Dispensing Station on Medical Production Turntable

Needle Hub Bonding


When medical manufacturers need a high-speed way to bond needles to hubs with UV-cure adhesives, they turn to Nordson EFD. Our jetting valves dispense up to 1000 deposits per second without sacrificing accuracy in the amount applied for high-quality, high-throughput needle bonding applications.

 
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754V:  Filling Contact Lens Packages with Saline Solution

Contact Lens Monomer


When you need a consistent amount of monomer in contact lens molds, EFD provides reliable aseptic valve systems to maintain high production throughput while preventing bacterial growth. Our systems are also used for filling molds with repeatable amounts of saline solution to maintain consistent contact lens quality.

 
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Pacemaker Assembly


When it comes to matters of the heart, you can't risk poor quality. That's why manufacturers turn to Nordson EFD to supply reliable fluid dispensing solutions to bond and seal pacemaker assemblies. From underfill to sealing, we provide manual to automated solutions for these life-critical fluid dispensing applications.

 
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Dispensing Solutions

754V Aseptic Valves

Nordson EFD's 754V aseptic dispense valve features a smooth fluid flow path that is free of any entrapment areas....

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Ultimus™ V High Precision Dispenser

High-precision benchtop fluid dispensing control for advanced applications, two-part epoxies, and fluids that change...

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UltimusPlus I-II Dispensers

Nordson EFD UltimusPlus™ fluid dispensers provide high-precision benchtop fluid dispensing control for advanced...

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Optimum Dispense Tips

Nordson EFD manufactures the highest quality dispensing tips and adhesive nozzles free of flash and burrs for cleaner,...

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Optimum Syringe Barrels

Optimum® syringe barrels feature ZeroDraft™ walls with consistent internal diameters that maintain an airtight seal...

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Automated Dispensing Systems

Nordson EFD automated dispensing systems offer sophisticated dispensing capabilities, more accurate placement, and...

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Performus™ Dispensers

Nordson EFD Performus™ Series fluid dispensers provide reliable benchtop dispensing control for general application of...

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PICO Pµlse® Jet Dispensing Valve

Nordson EFD’s PICO Pµlse® exchangeable, modular jet valve technology dispenses with industry-leading accuracy and speed...

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725D Piston Valves

The 725D Series piston valve delivers consistent, precise deposits of viscous fluids. Its unique diaphragm isolates...

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xQR41 MicroDot Valves

The xQR41 Series MicroDot needle valve features QR (Quick Release) technology, a 60% smaller form factor, and modular...

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Ultimus I-II Dispensers

High-precision benchtop fluid dispensing control for advanced applications of glues, oils, greases, epoxy, silicones,...

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Optimum Precision Nozzles

Reusable stainless steel precision nozzles are ideal for tight tolerance micro-deposit applications in the CCM,...

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Industry Resources

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Recommendations for High Performance Dispensing in the Life Sciences Industry

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White Paper: 10 Essential Questions for Reevaluating Your Medical Device Assembly Process

Is Your Medical Device Dispense Valve System Delivering All The Performance You Paid For?

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White Paper: 12 Techniques to Get Better Fluid Dispensing Control in Today’s Life Sciences Market

This white paper showcases the many ways in which manufacturers in the life sciences industry have improved their...

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Life Sciences Industry Videos

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Better Dispensing Blog

Discover new dispensing technology, applications, and best practices to help improve your manufacturing processes.


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Dec 23, 2021

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