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Automated Solutions for Life Sciences Manufacturers Who Are Ready to Scale Their Lateral Flow Production
Lateral flow tests have become one of the most recognisable diagnostic tools on the planet, and for good reason. They’re fast, reliable, cost-effective, and essential across a wide range of life science applications. Whether it’s infectious disease testing, environmental monitoring, or research diagnostics, lateral flow technology delivers real-time results that keep labs, hospitals, and entire industries moving.
The prevalence of lateral flow tests has grown dramatically in recent years, and with that growth comes an increasing pressure on manufacturers to scale production quickly, accurately, and hygienically. And that’s exactly where automated filling and capping solutions come into play.
At Cap Coder, we’ve spent decades helping life science manufacturers scale their production lines with automated solutions that deliver precision, compliance, repeatability, and reliability. All without losing that crucial human touch that makes a collaborative approach possible.
Why Automated Filling & Capping Matters in Lateral Flow Manufacturing
Manufacturing a lateral flow test involves multiple steps, but one of the most critical is the accurate filling and secure capping of the buffer or extraction fluid. These solutions are typically low-viscosity, water-like liquids that demand extreme accuracy, high hygiene, and zero contamination risk.
Every microlitre matters. The consistency of each fill directly impacts test performance, regulatory compliance, and cost control. That’s why manufacturers looking to scale often turn to automated production lines to eliminate manual inconsistency, reduce bottlenecks, and achieve higher throughput without compromising on quality.
Our filling machines can handle a wide variety of liquids and semi-liquids, from calibration fluids to chemical preparations to food-grade sauces. No matter how delicate or precise the formulation, we can dispense it accurately and consistently. And for the life sciences sector, this level of precision isn’t just helpful, it’s essential.
Accuracy That Protects Your Product, Your Costs, and Your Reputation
At Cap Coder, accuracy isn’t an afterthought, it’s the starting point of every machine we design. All our pump heads are driven by servo-controlled motors, giving you built-in calibration and accuracy to within 0.5%. For lateral flow production, where fill volumes are tiny, this degree of control means:
- No wasted reagent
- No expensive overfilling
- No variability between batches
- Better regulatory alignment
- Reduced risk of downstream test failures
And because hygiene is critical in diagnostic manufacturing, we offer pump configurations that keep your liquid isolated from mechanical components, reducing contamination risk and simplifying cleaning procedures.
Automated Solutions for Every Stage of Your Scale-Up Journey
We know that not all labs or manufacturers are at the same place in their growth. So, our industrial filling and capping machines are designed to support both early-stage development and full-scale commercial production.
Micro Mono: Compact Power for Labs and Small-Scale Production
The Micro Mono is our compact, cleanroom-ready, fully automatic (or semi-automatic) filling and capping machine, designed for labs, R&D facilities, and smaller manufacturers who want to automate or scale without sacrificing precision or purchasing larger machines.
With potential output of up to 10,000 bottles per day, it’s ideal for:
- New lateral flow production lines
- Lab-scale manufacturing
- Frequent product changeovers
- Small-batch processing
- Growing teams who need accurate results, not more operators
The Micro Mono seamlessly integrates precise filling and reliable capping into a compact footprint. With automatic cap pick-and-place, servo-driven torque heads, and quick-release tooling, it keeps your workflow clean, fast, and flexible.
It’s trusted by manufacturers who want reliability without compromise. All supported by approachable people at Cap Coder who care as much about your line running smoothly as you do.
CC1160 Twin Head: Industrial Output for High-Volume Lateral Flow Production
When you’re ready for serious scale, the CC1160 Twin Head is your go-to automated solution. With speeds of 60 bottles per minute (around 30,000 bottles per day), it’s engineered for large-volume and continuous production environments.
See how Nasaleze partnered with Cap Coder to develop their production from small-batch manufacturing to a 30,000-bottle-per-day operation. All with the CC1160 at the centre of their line.
What sets this machine apart is not only speed, it’s its ability to handle complex, multi-stage processes, such as:
- UV sterilisation
- Highly accurate filling via peristaltic pumps
- AI-driven vision systems for level checking
- Plug insertion and validation
- Torque-controlled capping
- Complete data logging and traceability
- Automatic rejection of failed units
This machine isn’t just built for scale, it’s built for life science manufacturers who need accuracy, compliance, robustness, and a partner who can deliver bespoke engineering without the headache.
With options for full turnkey solutions with labellers, conveyors, palletising and packing, we can support your growth without drowning you in complexity.
Peristaltic Pumps: Precision and Hygiene Built for Life Science Standards
To support different production methods, we offer various kinds of pumps, one of which is peristaltic, which are well suited to specific applications in lateral flow kit manufacturing. Peristaltic pumps move liquid through a flexible tube using a rotating mechanism that compresses the tubing. This design offers key advantages:
- The liquid only touches the tube, not the pump
- Ultra-precise control over microlitre-scale fills
- Ideal for sterile or sensitive applications
- Fast tubing changeovers for different batches
For life sciences manufacturers, the hygiene benefits alone make peristaltic pumps a front-runner. These pumps are built for accuracy and reliability, the two qualities required to keep lateral flow manufacturing smooth, compliant, and scalable.
Built for Life Sciences: Expertise That Comes as Standard
Our filling and capping machines come with something you can’t just ‘bolt on’, and that is our built-in expertise. Every servo, every safety enclosure, every calibration routine has been shaped by decades of hands-on experience supporting life science manufacturers, laboratories, and cleanroom production lines.
That expertise means:
- Less operator training
- Less downtime
- More repeatability
- Faster changeovers
- Cleaner, simpler workflows
And because we’re as easy to work with as our machines are, scaling production doesn’t feel stressful, it simply flows.
Cap Coder: A Trusted Partner in Lateral Flow Production
Whether you’re developing a new diagnostic kit or scaling established lateral flow production, we’re here to support your growth with automated production lines that deliver accuracy, hygiene, and industrial reliability. All backed by an approachable team who know how filling and capping lines should run, inside out.
Are you ready to streamline your workflow, scale with confidence, and keep everything flowing smoothly? Cap Coder is ready to step in.
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