D-Nest Non-Aseptic Processing

Machine overview

Denesting for the next generation.

D-NEST is a compact, automatic machine for the removal of filled and plungered/stoppered RTU components from the nest to transfer them in single track to downstream equipment such as visual inspection units, syringe assembly, labelling machines, vial capping or automatic vial loading for lyo products.
Designed to provide high efficiency and covering low-medium speed requirements, D-NEST is a space-efficient solution with a high degree of automation.

Production plant

IMA Life

Machine highlights


  1. High efficiency

    Ergonomic design for highly efficient operations.


  2. Contact parts

    Contact parts made in stainless steel or FDA-approved inert plastic materials. 


  3. Easy maintenance

    Easy dismantling of moving parts for cleaning and maintenance purposes.


  4. Motors and drivers

    Motors and mechanical/electrical drivers housed in the main frame.


  5. User-friendly HMI

    Features a Siemens touch screen interface. 


  6. Upstream connections 

    Upstream connection with the fill-finish machine.

Lyo vial handling

In the case of lyo products, the pre-stoppered RTU vials are denested and moved to an automatic downstream vial loading/unloading system and relevant freeze dryer. Capping operations will be performed subsequently on a separate capping station. 

Denested vial outfeed

Nest feeding and syringe denesting

Syringe pick-up detail

Syringe feeding from D-NEST to MODULA 300 syringe assembly machine

Vial nest positioning

Vial denesting

Lyo vial denesting

Denested vials outfeed

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