STREAMLINE WORKFLOWS AND MANUFACTURE
OF BIOTECH MACHINES
ATS REM builds and manufactures biotechnology machines to address the rapidly advancing needs of the life sciences sector, where precision and innovation are paramount. By integrating cutting-edge automation and advanced technologies, REM aims to enhance research capabilities, streamline laboratory workflows, and improve the accuracy of bioprocessing applications.
With a commitment to quality and regulatory compliance, REM delivers reliable solutions that empower researchers and pharmaceutical manufacturers to accelerate discoveries, optimize production, and ultimately contribute to better healthcare outcomes.
Pharma Customer
Our customer is helping biotech scientists and engineers across the globe to develop and manufacture medications from the first idea to production, meaning more people will have access to better medicine.
What type of machine did REM make and what product did it produce?
- Advanced, scalable, single-use automated centrifugation systems
- Customer systems provide robust, single-use bioprocessing solutions in the areas of recombinant therapeutics, cell therapy, vaccine manufacturing, and blood processing.
Goals of the project:
- Rescued manufacturing from deficient suppliers not meeting GMP requirements
- 10 -15 systems per year (2020 – 140 units delivered)
- CE, UL certified for worldwide
Goals of the ATS REM engagement:
Focus on Go-To-Market
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Re-designed system to double speed and increase capacity by 50%
2
ATS SmartVision™ employed to address imaging reliability concernsAchieved 64% of Original Cost
3
Full refurbishment program Achieved 64% of Original Cost
Biotech Customer
Our customer provides high-quality, innovative life science products enabling people around the world to make and deliver life changing discoveries
What type of machine did REM make?
The customer developed a fixed bed bioreactor system designed to combine the benefits of adherent bioproduction platforms with the scale and automation of suspension manufacturing systems. REM produced the machine with the following deliverables:
Initial volume of 10 units, grew to 20 units first year.
What were the key deliverables for this project?
Full Life Cycle and Extended Services Partner
- Engineering redesign (VA/VE + functionality upgrades)
- Global Deployment, Spares, Upgrades and Refurbishment
- Remote Support Contracts in Place
- Installation / Commissioning / Maintenance
- Managed Spares Agreement
What value did REM bring to the project?
- Customer Collaboration – Displaced incumbent (unable to meet demand / quality expectations)
- Customer Collaboration – Transitioning existing equipment fleet maintenance & services program.
Biotech Customer
Our customer creates innovative solutions to address new technologies, data science and healthcare for leading organizations.
What type of system did REM make?
- Medium complexity, large footprint robotics system and storage and retrieval unit for handling a delicate product.
- ATS engaged in a turnkey build to print project with the client, including packaging, distribution, logistics and installation.
What is the key expertise that ATS REM
demonstrated to help bring this project to life?
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Reduced lead time by 10 weeks by addressing supply chain challenges and efficient build process
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Improved key aspect of the equipment and consumable to enhance machine repeatability and robustness
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Strong project management enabling consistent on time delivery
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Contract Manufacturing meets surge and ongoing production needs. Our focus is on Repetitive Equipment Manufacturing for medium to high complexity equipment builds.