Tata Elxsi, Dräger collaborate for critical care innovation in India

IT services firm Tata Elxsi and Dräger, a global player in medical and safety technology, have announced a collaboration to advance critical care innovation in India. As part of this collaboration, Dräger is expanding its research and development presence by establishing a new Offshore Development Center (ODC) at Tata Elxsi’s facility in Pune.

The ODC will focus on developing innovative critical care medical devices for both local and international markets. This partnership combines Tata Elxsi’s design and technology expertise with Dräger’s expertise in medical and safety technology.

The development center will unite talent from both organizations, dedicated to designing and developing innovative critical care medical devices for deployment in the Operation Theatre (OT) environment worldwide. This central hub will oversee all aspects of critical care product development, from conceptualization to product design, prototyping, and testing. The ODC provides a comprehensive critical care equipment testing facility, which is equipped with medical-grade gases, compressors, and oxygen cylinders to create a test environment to meet the demanding requirements of the OT setup.

This ODC aims to develop products that adhere to the highest safety and efficacy standards for deployment in critical care settings. The partnership showcases Indian R&D capabilities on the global stage. This marks Dräger’s second R&D center in India, showcasing its commitment to Indian innovation and manufacturing capabilities.

Shalin Patel, Managing Director of Draeger India Group, said, “This collaboration with Tata Elxsi marks a significant milestone in Dräger’s journey to expand our R&D footprint in India. By leveraging Tata Elxsi’s ecosystem and expertise in technology and design, we are setting new standards in critical care equipment that will ultimately benefit patients worldwide.”

“Our collaboration with Tata Elxsi is a strategic step towards harnessing this potential to develop next-generation critical care solutions. The establishment of this center underscores our belief in the strategic importance of India as an R&D hub,” added Patel.

Tata Elxsi’s Pankaj Madhukar Wani, Head of Healthcare & Lifesciences Business, said that the center is not just a testament to our joint commitment to healthcare innovation across the development cycle, but also to the potential India holds as a global R&D hub. We are excited to be a part of Dräger’s healthcare initiatives and are poised to support them in their growth journey.”

Looking ahead, there are plans for expanding the critical care portfolio. The company said that by harnessing cutting-edge technologies, the new ODC is set to play a pivotal role in crafting innovative healthcare equipment that addresses the evolving needs of patients and healthcare providers globally.