Antares Vision Group to Debut Prefilled Syringe Inspection and Leak Detection System at Interphex NYC 2026

The CY Series handles glass or plastic prefilled syringes up to 15 mm in diameter and accommodates liquids ranging in viscosity from water-like to suspensions and emulsions. Throughput reaches up to 200 pieces per minute. Changeover takes 20 minutes via star wheel and tilting screw replacements, and inspection parameters can be reconfigured through recipe selection.

At the show, the CY Series will be fed by the AD 300 Denester, which loads tubs directly from a conveyor for streamlined product flow and also allows for direct connection to upstream filling stations.

Automatic Labeling With Plunger Rod Insertion: ETFS-300

Paired with the CY Series on the demo floor is the ETFS-300 Automatic Labeling System, which handles thermal transfer printing, print verification via an Antares Vision camera system, precision label application, and tight-tolerance plunger rod insertion—all in one compact footprint. Plunger rod insertion is driven by a mechanical pick-and-place system, and a servomotor on the label dispenser adds precision to the label application process. A rejection system flags syringes with missing plunger rods or labels. For manufacturers dealing with increasingly crowded floor space, combining two critical processes in a single machine is a practical advantage worth noting.

Manual Visual Inspection for the Lab: Easy TB

For smaller-scale needs, Antares Vision Group will also feature the Easy TB, a manual visual inspection unit designed for small batch inspection or for helping to trend and characterize potential defects alongside semi-automated or fully automated systems. It handles containers up to 52 mm (2 in) in diameter, 110 mm (4 in) tall, and with volumes up to 100 ml (3.4 oz)—covering vials, bottles, cartridges, ampoules, and prefilled syringes. Format changes are tool-free and take under a minute.

Operators load containers via a bottom plate; an adjustable top tailstock holds them in place. Inspection features include an advanced lens with adjustable positioning, multiple lighting positions and intensities (bottom, back, and combination), a PLC-based system to manage bottom plate spinning speed, black-and-white backgrounds, and a sliding mask to optimize inspection conditions.

A Single Interface for All Inspection Systems: INSPECTA

Also on display is INSPECTA, a next-generation software platform that unifies all of Antares Vision Group's visual inspection solutions into a single interface—a notable step up from setups requiring multiple dedicated software applications. The modular suite combines inspection controls into mission-specific applications deployed throughout a production line, enabling manufacturers to handle both straightforward verification tasks and complex inspection challenges from one platform. INSPECTA supports a wide range of standard hardware, from vision sensors to line scan, area scan, and smart cameras, and is designed to meet stringent regulatory requirements while keeping operational efficiency intact.

Cold Chain Management for GLP-1s and Temperature-Sensitive Products

Rounding out the portfolio on display are Antares Vision Group's cold chain management solutions, timely given the rapid growth in GLP-1 production and the broader demand for tighter handling of temperature-sensitive drugs. The barcode-based system tracks products as they move through different temperature zones—freezers, refrigerators, ambient—with real-time status dashboards at each line providing immediate visibility into product conditions. Automated email alerts and message boards notify staff when products approach critical temperature or time thresholds. The system is designed to eventually incorporate RFID technology to reduce manual scanning as operations scale.