Dexcom Malaysia wins at Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards 2026 for automation

Automation enhances manufacturing efficiency and employee safety across Dexcom Malaysia’s operations.

Dexcom Malaysia won the Automation Initiative Award - Malaysia in the Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards 2026.

The Automated Material Handler System features an Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) alongside vertical lifters and conveyors, creating a fully automated route for moving palletised products across a 550-meter span from production areas to the warehouse. By removing the need for employees to manually transport heavy loads, the system significantly reduces physical strain and enhances overall safety on the production floor.

Dexcom Malaysia followed a phased approach for rollout. The team started with small-scale pilot runs to test and refine the system. They then scaled it up across operations. The strategy targeted key areas to lower costs, raise efficiency, and improve ergonomics.

The AMR itself is engineered to carry loads of up to 650 kg and is equipped with an array of sensors and vision-based navigation technologies. These capabilities enable the robot to move autonomously, avoid collisions, and operate safely alongside people. The system also includes a pallet lifter that automatically raises and lowers pallets for pick-up and drop-off, eliminating risky manual handling steps during palletising.

A staging conveyor holds up to 26 pallets across dual lanes, functioning as an intermediate buffer before the next processing stage. By automating these repetitive and time-intensive tasks, employees are freed to focus on higher-value activities.

Production floors gain space as finished goods pallets move straight out after palletising. This creates a cleaner, more spacious, and more efficient operating environment. The system’s modular architecture means it can easily scale as production grows – new routes, stations, or tasks can be added through simple reprogramming rather than major infrastructure changes.

The AMRs use safety-rated sensors to ensure controlled, collision-free movement, whilst automation removes many of the ergonomic risks previously associated with manual pallet transfers. The continuous, uninterrupted operation of the system also reduces idle time and smooths overall workflow, contributing to higher throughput and more consistent production performance.

The Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards honours the most exemplary medtech companies across Asia. It serves as a platform for organisations to showcase their pioneering medical devices, life-saving software, or top-notch healthcare solutions, amongst other innovations.

The Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards is presented by Healthcare Asia Magazine. To view the full list of winners, click here. If you want to join the 2027 awards programme and be acclaimed for your organisation's initiatives and contribution to enhancing the industry's overall performance, please contact Julie Anne Nuñez-Difuntorum at [email protected].