A prototype of the box mechanical ventilator from IMT Innovations was unveiled at a February 28 event in Switzerland.


RT’s Three Key Takeaways:

  1. Prototype Unveiled: IMT Innovations introduced its new mechanical ventilator, “box,” designed for critical and subacute hospital environments, at its Swiss headquarters on February 28.
  2. Innovative Features: The ventilator is built for intensive care, adaptable to various medical settings, and prioritizes patient safety with a user-friendly design.
  3. Next Steps: The company will refine performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize usability before bringing the ventilator to market.
CEO Harri Friberg during the first presentation of “box,” the prototype of IMT Innovations' new mechanical ventilator.
CEO Harri Friberg during the first presentation of “box,” the prototype of IMT Innovations’ new mechanical ventilator.


IMT Innovations revealed a prototype of its new mechanical ventilator “box,” designed for critical care and subacute hospital environments.

IMT presented the device to the public for the first time on February 28 at the Swiss company’s headquarters. The event featured live prototype activation by Daniel Müller, head of the development team, and Harri Friberg, CEO of IMT Innovations. The company was also honored to welcome Prof. Dr David Linton, a renowned ventilation expert and medical advisory board member, who highlighted the clinical significance of this innovation.

“Delivering a functional and innovative ventilator in such a short timeframe is an extraordinary achievement,” said IMT Innovations CEO Harri Friberg. “We are not just creating a product; we are setting new standards for respiratory care engineering.”

Prof. Dr. David Linton, a member of the Medical Advisory Board of IMT Innovations, also participated in Switzerland's first “box” prototype presentation. He emphasized the key benefits of innovative ventilators when patients leave intensive care for a regular hospital environment or long-term care facilities.
Prof. Dr. David Linton, a member of the Medical Advisory Board of IMT Innovations, also participated in Switzerland’s first “box” prototype presentation. He emphasized the key benefits of innovative ventilators when patients leave intensive care for a regular hospital environment or long-term care facilities.

Advancing Ventilator Technology

IMT Innovations’ new ventilator is engineered to address critical healthcare challenges:

  • Designed for Intensive Care – Built for high performance in critical scenarios.
  • Versatile & Adaptive – Supports a wide range of medical environments.
  • Optimized for Patient Safety – User-friendly design prioritizing patient and caregiver needs.

Following this unveiling, the company will focus on refining performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing usability to bring this technology to market.

As Head of Development, Daniel Müller reviewed the team's successful performance over the last 14 months and presented the project's following stages for the coming year.
As Head of Development, Daniel Müller reviewed the team’s successful performance over the last 14 months and presented the project’s following stages for the coming year.

A Commitment to Excellence

The success of this prototype is a testament to the dedicated team of engineers, designers, and medical experts who made it possible. IMT Innovations expresses gratitude to all partners, licensees, and supporters who believe in the company’s mission of advancing healthcare innovation.

Lead image: During the presentation of the prototype, the “box” ventilator is connected to “alveo”, the innovative lung simulator. Credit IMT Innovations / IMT Analytics