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Watson-Marlow Showcases Solutions to Accuracy and Compliance Challenges in Medical Devices at EBME Expo 2026

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Precision fluid path technologies for medical devices and diagnostic systems on display at EBME Expo

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS), will showcase its latest solutions for medical device manufacturers and diagnostic equipment developers at EBME Expo 2026. Taking place at the Coventry Building Society Arena from 24 to 25 June, the event provides an opportunity for healthcare technology professionals, OEMs and design engineers to explore innovations that address the growing demands for accuracy, reliability and regulatory compliance in medical devices.

Visitors to booth J29 will be able to discover how Watson-Marlow's precision-engineered peristaltic pumps and fluid path technologies support the development of highly accurate medical technologies. The company will demonstrate solutions designed to improve product quality through precise flow control, support Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance and enhance process stability across a broad range of medical and diagnostic applications.

As medical device manufacturers face increasing pressure to accelerate product development whilst maintaining strict regulatory standards, fluid management systems play a vital role in ensuring consistent performance and patient safety. Watson-Marlow's technologies are designed to help manufacturers overcome these challenges by delivering reliable fluid transfer, metering and dosing solutions that can be integrated into both new and existing designs.

Whether supporting an innovative start-up or a global medical device manufacturer, Watson-Marlow aligns its products and engineering services to simplify design and supply chain challenges. The company's dedicated OEM design, development and production team works closely with customers to optimise fluid handling performance and enhance the functionality of medical devices throughout the development lifecycle.

Precision fluid path technology for medical device applications

Peristaltic pumps continue to play an increasingly important role within the medical devices and diagnostics sector due to their ability to deliver accurate, contamination-free fluid transfer.

Watson-Marlow pumps are integrated into equipment serving a wide range of healthcare and life sciences applications, including cardiology systems, surgical ablation technologies, minimally invasive surgery devices, endoscopy equipment, in vitro diagnostics (IVD) instruments and organ preservation and transportation systems.

These applications demand exceptional accuracy and repeatability, often operating within highly regulated environments where performance consistency is essential. Fluid path technologies therefore have a direct influence on product reliability, patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Among the technologies showcased at EBME Expo 2026 will be DriveSure®, a complete OEM panel-mount solution that combines a motor, mounting system and closed-loop control technology within a single validated package.

DriveSure supports both Industrial Ethernet protocols and traditional analogue control methods, helping simplify system integration for OEMs whilst reducing development complexity and project risk. By eliminating the need to source and integrate separate motors and mounting assemblies, the solution can help shorten development cycles and streamline validation processes.

Visitors to the WMFTS stand will be able to explore how DriveSure's compact, quiet and thermally efficient design makes it well suited to demanding laboratory, hospital, cleanroom and process environments where reliable operation is critical.

Supporting compliance and process stability

Achieving regulatory compliance whilst maintaining product quality remains one of the most significant challenges facing medical device manufacturers.

The repeatability of Watson-Marlow peristaltic pumps supports compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements and helps minimise the risk of non-conformance during production and operation.

Watson-Marlow pumps deliver accuracy levels of up to +/-0.5%, helping ensure process stability and supporting consistent product performance. Accurate fluid handling is particularly important within diagnostic instruments and medical devices where even small variations in flow rates can influence analytical results or treatment outcomes.

An additional advantage of peristaltic technology is its closed fluid path design. Because the fluid remains entirely within the tubing during transfer, complete isolation is maintained from potential contamination sources. This makes peristaltic pumps especially suitable for sensitive healthcare and life sciences applications where sterility and product integrity are essential.

The Watson-Marlow 500 series pumps further support operational flexibility through a choice of pumpheads manufactured from chemically resistant materials. Combined with a range of AC, DC and brushless DC drive options, the series offers flexible power and control solutions capable of delivering flow rates of up to 3,500 mL/min.

Maintenance requirements are also minimal, with tube replacement representing the only routine servicing activity required under normal operating conditions.

Helping OEMs accelerate medical device development

Medical device manufacturers increasingly require development partners that can provide not only components but also technical expertise throughout the design process.

By combining application knowledge with a broad portfolio of fluid management technologies, Watson-Marlow helps OEMs optimise system performance whilst reducing development risk.

Cedric Miotton, Sales Team Leader, Medical Devices and Diagnostics, at WMFTS said: “Medical devices and diagnostic instruments require high precision fluid path components to meet user specifications and regulatory requirements. Our peristaltic pumps are ideal for integrating into medical devices and diagnostic test instruments where accurate, safe and reliable transfer, metering and dosing duties are required.

“We look forward to showcasing our latest innovations and demonstrating their application across this fast-moving industry. Stop by our booth to understand more about our collaborative approach to developing the next generation of solutions alongside our customers.”

This collaborative approach enables customers to access engineering expertise throughout the design and validation process, helping ensure fluid handling systems meet both performance objectives and regulatory requirements.

Advancing the next generation of medical technologies

As the healthcare technology sector continues to evolve, manufacturers face increasing demands for higher accuracy, greater reliability and faster product development cycles.

From diagnostic testing and laboratory automation to advanced surgical technologies and organ preservation systems, fluid path components have become increasingly important in delivering the performance required by modern medical devices.

Watson-Marlow's comprehensive portfolio of peristaltic pumps, fluid path technologies and engineering support services is designed to help manufacturers address these challenges whilst accelerating innovation.

Visitors attending EBME Expo 2026 are invited to meet the WMFTS team at booth J29 to discuss their fluid management requirements and discover how the company can support the development of next-generation medical devices and diagnostic systems.

For more information about Watson-Marlow's customised solutions for medical devices and diagnostics, visit the company's dedicated medical and diagnostic technologies resource centre.

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About us

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) peristaltic tube and hose pumps meet requirements including: value for money; low cost of ownership; reliability and ease of maintenance to the food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, mining and many other industries.

We demonstrate how pumps deliver significant process efficiencies over the lifetime of the equipment. Whether performing flavouring addition in food processing, chemical metering in water treatment or mineral recovery, we have a solution which can cut pump downtime and reduce costs through higher accuracy metering and transfer. WMFTG has dedicated application engineers available to help customers make the right pump and tubing choice from a range providing microlitres per minute to 80 cubic metres per hour flow rates.

The only part of the pump to come into contact with the product is the tube or hose. This means there are no seals or valves that can wear or fail. Replacing the tube or hose can be performed quickly and safely. Peristaltic pump benefits include:

Total fluid containment with no seals No ancillaries Handle viscous and abrasive slurries and sludge Self-priming capability Dry running without damage to the pump In addition to their range of positive displacement pumps, Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group has added PTFE-lined chemical and industrial hoses to their range. Aflex hoses are reinforced to withstand the most severe conditions and use.

Where we supply to

Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, North America

Industries we supply to

Automation, Chemicals, Consultants, Components Electronics, Energy and Power, Food and Beverage, Glass Ceramics Cement, Metals and Minerals, OEM, Paper and Pulp, Pharmaceutical Cosmetics Toiletries, Plastics and Rubber, Recycling, Textiles, Tobacco, Water and Wastewater

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