From Our Foundation to the Future: Your Partner in Industrial Innovation
Life Science
The Life Science division was formalized to address a fundamental truth: general manufacturing approach cannot be applied to life-critical products. As demand for medical devices, diagnostics, and drug delivery systems has grown, so has the complexity of the regulatory and quality landscape. This market requires a specialized partner who understands that while speed matters, quality and compliance must always come first.
We built this division to meet those unique needs. By creating a dedicated team that understands the “why” behind stringent requirements, we provide a partnership that goes beyond typical vendor relationships. We invest in long-term engagement, supporting projects through clinical trials, funding cycles, and shifting regulatory landscapes, to ensure that when a product is ready for market, the automation is ready for production.
Markets We Serve
Our Life Science division focuses on areas where precision, traceability, and regulatory compliance are paramount:
Drug Delivery Devices
Drug Delivery Devices
We have deep experience automating the assembly and testing of critical pharmaceutical and medical delivery devices, including:
Autoinjectors
Prefilled devices and syringes
Pharma delivery devices
Ocular injection systems
Surgical Devices
Surgical Devices
Our systems are designed for the extreme precision required for surgical and interventional instruments, including:
Laparoscopic, endoscopic, and powered surgical tools
Blades and specialty devices
Dental instruments
Implants
Surgical safety devices
Vascular and Fluid Management Products
Vascular and Fluid Management Products
We specialize in building automated systems for delicate vascular and fluid management technologies, including:
Catheters, sheath introducers, and related products
Valves and pumps
Tubing assemblies
Oxygen delivery systems
Diagnostic Products
Diagnostic Products
Our Strategic Approach: A Partnership Built for Compliance
Step 1: Initial Consultation & Design
We understand that the sales and development cycle in this industry can take years before a project is even awarded. Unlike partners looking for quick wins, we are willing to invest that time up front, guiding Design for Automation (DFA) and helping refine specifications, even without a guaranteed order.
Step 2: Discovery & Product Assessment
From there, we’ll deep dive into product goals, timelines, and production volumes. We clarify early in the process whether a product is new-to-market or mature, as this drives the level of upfront collaboration required. Then, our expert applications engineers work to develop an equipment concept that meets your specific goals and quality standards.
Step 3: Project Execution & Alignment
Once a project moves to execution, our teams reconfirm all goals, URS statements, and final criteria to ensure any scope change has been captured during the long development cycle.
Step 1: Initial Consultation & Design
We understand that the sales and development cycle in this industry can take years before a project is even awarded. Unlike partners looking for quick wins, we are willing to invest that time up front, guiding Design for Automation (DFA) and helping refine specifications, even without a guaranteed order.
Step 2: Discovery & Product Assessment
From there, we’ll deep dive into product goals, timelines, and production volumes. We clarify early in the process whether a product is new-to-market or mature, as this drives the level of upfront collaboration required. Then, our expert applications engineers work to develop an equipment concept that meets your specific goals and quality standards.
Step 3: Project Execution & Alignment
Once a project moves to execution, our teams reconfirm all goals, URS statements, and final criteria to ensure any scope change has been captured during the long development cycle.
Our Life Science systems integrate a precise mix of technologies tailored to your particular needs:
Advanced 2D/3D machine vision
Inspection and test
Robotic platforms
Material handling
Packaging
Marking and tracing systems
Control systems
Data management
Laser welding
Dispensing systems
Press force monitoring
Integrated Validation Services
Validation is often a major pain point in this sector, but it is a non-negotiable requirement. It cannot be an afterthought; without early planning, it can become a significant late-stage challenge.
Unlike many integrators who may assign part-time engineers or assembly-floor personnel to this critical task, ATC has a dedicated in-house validation team 100% focused on this work. We do not just hand over a stack of documents at the end. We integrate with the project team throughout the entire lifecycle, from the URS phase all the way through FAT, SAT, and beyond.
Our validation team’s ability to be both structured and flexible is a major benefit. We understand that different Life Science customers interpret and implement validation differently, so our team learns and adapts to each customer’s specific internal standards. For customers who are less familiar with the process, we help guide them on requirements and have worked to develop our own internal validation package to offer as a turnkey solution. Regardless of the path, the focus remains on delivering robust, audit-ready documentation that provides complete traceability and keeps pace with any design changes.
“Validation is a crucial part of every Life Science project, and the documentation my team produces plays a key role in a customer’s submittal package. In my 5+ years at ATC, we’ve built a strong understanding of what thorough, audit-ready validation should include, ensuring customers move forward with confidence.”
Matt Suenaga | Lead, Validation Specialist
Meet Your Partners in the Life Science Division
A successful project is built on trust, and in Life Science, that trust comes from knowing a partner understands the stakes. Our team is built for the long haul, providing the continuity and specialized knowledge this industry demands.
Zeke ShaverDirector, Life Science Division"Having spent 20 years at ATC, progressing from mechanical design to leading this division, I know that continuity is what builds real trust. In this industry, a project might take three years before it even hits the floor. We stay engaged through all of it because we are invested in seeing that critical product reach the market successfully."
"Having spent 20 years at ATC, progressing from mechanical design to leading this division, I know that continuity is what builds real trust. In this industry, a project might take three years before it even hits the floor. We stay engaged through all of it because we are invested in seeing that critical product reach the market successfully."
Noah SmithDirector of Sales, Life Science Division“As Director of Sales, my focus is on building the right long-term partnerships. The Life Sciences market isn't transactionally driven; it's driven by clinical needs and regulatory changes. We become an integral part of our customers' programs, collaborating on everything from DFM to final validation to help them get critical products to market.”
“As Director of Sales, my focus is on building the right long-term partnerships. The Life Sciences market isn't transactionally driven; it's driven by clinical needs and regulatory changes. We become an integral part of our customers' programs, collaborating on everything from DFM to final validation to help them get critical products to market.”
Your Partner in Life-Saving Innovation
The Life Science industry demands more than just machinery; it demands a partner who understands the intense regulatory and quality burdens manufacturers carry every day. We formalized our Life Science Division to be that partner. At ATC, customers get a dedicated team that understands those pressures and is structured to provide support from early concept through final validation.
