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North Devon manufacturer provides ventilator designs

Diamedica (UK) Ltd is playing a critical role in the Government’s efforts to accelerate production of ventilators to support the fight against COVID-19.

Update: Diamedica/Plexus partnership mentioned in national news article:

Plexus/Diamedica

Who are they?

Diamedica is an anaesthesia and respiration specialist based in Devon. Plexus is a high-end manufacturing specialist with a base in Kelso, Scotland.

What are they making?

Diamedica already makes the Helix portable ventilator, which it claims is the leading device in emerging markets. It is working with Plexus to increase production.

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/apr/14/how-close-is-the-nhs-to-getting-the-18000-ventilators-it-needs-coronavirus

Diamedica’s ventilator designs were shared with the Cabinet Office team leading the challenge, who have been able to match the plans with specialist manufacturers who are able to start ramping up production quickly, and at scale.

Diamedica are now providing consulting services to the matched specialist manufacturers who are contracted to produce ventilators.

Diamedica manufactures and supplies safe anaesthesia and respiratory solutions for limited resource settings

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