What Artech does

Artech Srl is a privately held Italian exclusive distributor of advanced biomedical devices headquartered in Cavezzo, in the Mirandola biomedical district near Modena. Founded in 1996 and led by President Emilio Contini, the company distributes a curated portfolio of globally recognized medical technologies for cardiovascular surgery, hemodynamics, critical care, neurology, diabetology, wound care, and digital health. Its primary customers are Italian public hospitals, cardiac surgery centers, intensive care units, research institutions, residential care homes (RSA), and outpatient clinics, served through direct enterprise field sales, clinical engagement at major medical congresses, and a scientific-marketing content engine spanning newsroom, LinkedIn, YouTube, and webinars.

The company's product portfolio centers on third-party, clinically validated technologies rather than proprietary development. Distributed systems include the Jarvik 2000 ventricular assist device, Medistim intraoperative flowmetry and ultrasound systems, NeurOptics quantitative pupillometers, RenalGuard hydration therapy, CNOGA TensorTip MTX non-invasive hemodynamic monitors, Impeto Medical's SUDOSCAN neuropathy detector, Kent Imaging's SnapshotNIR near-infrared tissue oxygenation imager, and Neteera's contactless micro-radar monitoring platform. Underlying technical components span near-infrared spectroscopy imaging with multi-wavelength CCD capture, micro-radar contactless sensing, transit time flow measurement, and AI-assisted vitals anomaly detection. Artech also operates Artech Virtual Clinic, a wholly-owned telemedicine services subsidiary created in 2016 that delivers remote patient monitoring, technology consulting, and training to hospitals, RSAs, and insurance companies.

Artech monetizes exclusively through B2B medical device distribution under quote-based, multi-year contracts with healthcare providers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market relies on scientific marketing: presence at major congresses (ISMCS, EACTS, SICCH, Italian Telemedicine Society), webinars featuring international clinical experts, an active online newsroom, and earned media in outlets such as RAI News and ANSA. The firm is self-financed with no disclosed equity funding rounds, having rebuilt operations after the May 2012 Emilia-Romagna earthquake destroyed its original facility, and continues to add exclusive distribution rights on an ongoing basis through 2025.

Name

Artech

Legal name

ARTECH S.r.l.

Website

https://artech-srl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Artech Srl is an Italian exclusive distributor of advanced biomedical devices for cardiovascular surgery, critical care, wound care, neurology, and telemedicine, serving public hospitals, research institutes, and residential care homes via direct enterprise sales and scientific marketing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device Distribution

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Hemodynamic Monitoring & Cardiac Diagnostics (Cath Lab, FFR/IVUS/OCT) (HLAHAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cardiac Assist & Heart Failure Therapies (Implantables, Neuromodulation) (HLAHAFAL), Cardiology Telemedicine Platforms (HLALAGAB)

Keywords

• Medical device distribution
• Cardiovascular surgery devices
• Biomedical technology consulting
• Telemedicine patient monitoring
• Intensive care equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Modena

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Distribution: Artech generates revenue as an exclusive Italian distributor of advanced biomedical devices for cardiovascular surgery, hemodynamics, digital health, and telemedicine. The company commercializes products across multiple therapeutic areas including cardiac surgery, critical care, neurology, and wound care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Artech is the exclusive Italian distributor of advanced biomedical devices for cardiovascular surgery, hemodynamics, intensive care, neurology, diabetology, wound care, and digital health/telemedicine. The company represents global manufacturers including Jarvik Heart, Medistim, RenalGuard, NeurOptics, Kent Imaging, CNOGA, Neteera, Impeto Medical, Oxitone, and others, supplying hospitals, ICUs, cardiac surgery centers, RSAs, and outpatient clinics with the distributed products plus technical assistance, clinical training, and the wholly owned Artech Virtual Clinic telemedicine service.

Product overview

Artech is a distributor of biomedical technologies for the Italian market, operating primarily in cardiovascular surgery, hemodynamics, intensive care, neurology, diabetology, and digital health/telemedicine. The company offers a diverse portfolio of medical devices including cardiac support systems (Jarvik 2000 VAD), diagnostic imaging (SnapshotNIR tissue oxygenation, Medistim ultrasound/flowmetry), neurological monitoring (Neuroptics pupillometers, SUDOSCAN neuropathy detection), renal protection (RenalGuard hydration therapy), and remote patient monitoring solutions (Cnoga MTX, Neteera micro-radar, Oxitone, Vitalerter). The product lineup ranges from high-acuity ICU equipment to home-based telemedicine platforms, unified by Artech's focus on non-invasive monitoring and distributed through the Artech Virtual Clinic service division for telemedical applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Artech Virtual Clinic (AVC): A division/subsidiary managing telemedicine services, remote patient monitoring, technology consulting, and training for hospitals, healthcare companies, clinics, RSA (residential care homes), and insurance companies.

Products and services

• Kent Imaging SnapshotNIR Portable near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) imaging device for non-invasive tissue oxygenation assessment, providing real-time 2D color maps of StO2, oxyhemoglobin, deoxyhemoglobin, and total hemoglobin using six NIR wavelengths (630-970 nm); CE MDR Class IIa certified. For Italian hospitals, wound care clinics, and vascular/diabetic specialists.
• NeurOptics NPi-300 Pupillometer Quantitative pupillometry device using infrared optics and LED stimulation to objectively measure pupillary response, calculating the Neurological Pupillary Index (NPi), pupil size, constriction percentage, latency, and constriction/dilation velocity with ±0.03 mm accuracy; FDA cleared and CE certified. For neurointensive care, anesthesiology, and neurological monitoring.
• RenalGuard System Intelligent hydration therapy system that balances urine output with saline infusion in real time using urine flow rate (UFR) to maintain forced diuresis and prevent contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) and pulmonary edema during cardiac and cardiological procedures. For hospitals performing cardiac catheterization and surgery.
• SUDOSCAN (Impeto Medical) Non-invasive sudomotor testing device measuring the capacity of sweat glands to release chloride ions in response to electrochemical activation, providing objective quantitative assessment of peripheral autonomic neuropathy associated with diabetes, oncology, and neurological conditions. Backed by 370+ publications and international clinical guideline support.
• CNOGA TensorTip MTX Non-invasive multi-parameter monitoring device measuring 14+ hemodynamic parameters including blood pressure, pulse, blood gas levels (PCO2, PO2), pH, hemoglobin, hematocrit, cardiac output, and blood flow waveform using a combination of optics, laser, and quantum mathematical algorithms without blood draws. For hospitals, telemedicine programs, and home monitoring.
• Jarvik 2000 Ventricular Assist Device Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) providing mechanical circulatory support for patients with heart failure, used as bridge-to-transplant or destination therapy; includes pediatric Jarvik 2015 variant for infants. For advanced cardiac surgery and pediatric cardiac centers.
• Medistim Ultrasound & Flowmetry Systems (VeriQ C, MiraQ) Combined high-frequency ultrasound (HFUS) imaging and Transit Time Flow Measurement (TTFM) systems for intraoperative quality assessment in cardiac surgery, evaluating graft patency and anastomosis quality during coronary bypass procedures. For cardiac surgery operating rooms.
• Neteera Micro-Radar Contactless Monitoring Micro-radar technology for contactless measurement of vital parameters and behavioral monitoring of residential patients, measuring heart rate, respiratory rate, respiratory depth, sleep state, movements, bed occupancy, and pre-screening for obstructive sleep apnea, with real-time alarm signals to healthcare staff. For residential care homes, hospices, and telemedicine programs.
• Oxitone Wrist Pulse Oximetry Monitor Wearable wrist-based telemonitoring device for continuous vital signs tracking, including oxygen saturation and sleep apnea screening. For telemedicine and chronic disease management.
• Dyna Vision (Techmedic International) Telemonitoring Remote telemonitoring system for real-time transmission of patient vital signs to healthcare providers. For telemedicine programs and chronic patient management.
• Vitalerter Smart Bed Monitoring Smart bed monitoring system using sensors and AI algorithms to detect patient movements, vital signs changes, and predict potential adverse events in hospital wards and nursing homes. For hospital wards, RSAs, and telemedicine deployments.
• RevDx Portable Complete Blood Count Portable complete blood count device enabling laboratory-quality hematology testing at the point of care or at the patient's home. For home monitoring, telemedicine, and decentralized diagnostics.
• Custodiol Cardioplegia Solution (Dr. F.K. Chemie) Cardioplegic solution for myocardial protection during cardiac surgery and organ preservation for transplantation. For cardiac surgery operating rooms and transplant programs.
• Smartcanula ECMO Cannulas Cannulas for cardiopulmonary bypass (CEC/ECMO) used during cardiac surgery for extracorporeal circulation. For cardiac surgery and ECMO programs.
• Autotissue Biological Patches Biological tissue patches for surgical applications in cardiovascular procedures. For cardiac and vascular surgery.
• Artech Virtual Clinic Telemedicine Service Telemedicine services division providing remote patient monitoring, technological consulting, and training for hospitals, healthcare providers, clinics, nursing homes, and insurance companies, leveraging distributed non-invasive monitoring technologies including CNOGA MTX, Dyna Vision, Oxitone, and Vitalerter.
• Technical Assistance and Clinical Training Services Technical support, maintenance, and clinical training services for distributed medical devices, provided to Italian hospitals, ICUs, cardiac surgery centers, RSAs, and outpatient clinics by the Artech field team.

Quantifiable outcome

• RenalGuard therapy halved the incidence of acute kidney injury in cardiac surgery patients with CPB vs. control group (90% AKI-free vs. 80%) — study of 220 randomized patients published in European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kent ImagingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 October 2025Artech is the exclusive Italian distributor for Kent Imaging's SnapshotNIR near-infrared spectroscopy device, which received CE MDR certification in 2025. Artech is responsible for launching and commercializing the product across Italian hospitals and clinics. Joint press release dated 6 October 2025 announced the Italy market entry.
• NeteeracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArtech brought Neteera's micro-radar technology to Italy for contactless patient monitoring in residential care settings (RSA). The first European installation was at Fondazione La Pelucca Onlus in Sesto San Giovanni. The technology was featured on RAI News and ANSA as a breakthrough in residential patient monitoring.
• Impeto MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArtech holds an exclusive distribution agreement for SUDOSCAN in Italy. SUDOSCAN is a non-invasive sudomotor testing device for early detection of peripheral autonomic neuropathy in diabetic and neurological patients. Clinical validation includes 370+ publications and international clinical guidelines support.
• CNOGA Medical Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArtech is the exclusive Italian distributor for CNOGA's non-invasive medical devices including TensorTip MTX (14+ hemodynamic parameters without blood draw) and TensorTip VSM vital sign monitor. Distribution agreement signed June 2016. Artech Virtual Clinic was created specifically to support CNOGA technology deployment in Italy.
• MedistimcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArtech distributes Medistim's VeriQ C and MiraQ systems for transit time flow measurement (TTFM) and high-frequency ultrasound (HFUS) in cardiac surgery. Products are used for intraoperative quality assessment in coronary bypass surgery. Artech received Medistim Distributor Excellence Award 2023.
• Jarvik HeartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArtech is the exclusive Italian distributor for Jarvik 2000 and Infant Jarvik 2015 ventricular assist devices (VADs/L-VADs). The Jarvik 2015 pediatric VAD was used in the world's first implantation at Ospedale Bambino Gesù in Rome (2018).
• RenalGuardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArtech distributes RenalGuard therapy systems for the prevention of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) and pulmonary edema. The system's efficacy is supported by the Remedial III study published in JACC Cardiovascular Interventions and a study published in European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery showing 50% reduction in AKI incidence.
• NeurOpticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArtech distributes NeurOptics NPi-200 and NPi-300 pupillometers for quantitative neurological pupillary assessment. The NPi (Neurological Pupillary Index) is used in neurointensive care, anesthesiology, and neurological monitoring. Supported by publications in Neurocritical Care journal.
• Dr. F.K. Chemie (Custodiol)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArtech distributes Custodiol, a cardioplegia solution for cardiac surgery.
• Techmedic InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArtech distributes Dyna Vision telemonitoring systems for remote patient management.
• OxitoneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArtech distributes Oxitone wrist-worn pulse oximetry devices for telemonitoring of sleep apnea and overnight oxygen saturation.
• SmartcanulaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArtech distributes Smartcanula ECMO cannulas for cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.
• AutotissueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArtech distributes Autotissue biological patch products for surgical applications.
• Artech Virtual CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtech Virtual Clinic (AVC) is a 100% owned subsidiary of Artech, created to manage telemedicine services including remote patient monitoring, technological consulting, and training for hospitals, health authorities, clinics, RSA, residential facilities, and insurance companies. AVC leverages Artech's distributed technologies including CNOGA MTX, Dyna Vision, Oxitone, and Vitalerter.
• IFC-CNR (Istituto di Fisiologia, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFC-CNR collaborated with Kent Imaging and The National Research Council Institute for Biodiagnostics Canada on the bilateral Italy-Canada project 'New imaging techniques for the understanding of cardiac disease mechanisms and their management' (2007-2012). IFC-CNR researchers authored multiple NIRS publications and are involved in ongoing clinical protocol ADisIRast at Ospedale Universitario di Pisa for breast reconstructive surgery perfusion evaluation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Esaote: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of ultrasound and diagnostic imaging systems, also active in Italy's biomedical district ecosystem; comparable as an Italian-based medical technology player with overlapping clinical end markets (cardiology, vascular) and proximity to the Mirandola district.

Direct peers

• AB Medica Group: Italian medical device distributor with a portfolio spanning cardiovascular surgery, interventional cardiology, and critical care, closely comparable to Artech in business model (exclusive national distribution for international manufacturers) and customer base (Italian hospitals and specialists).
• Burke & Burke: Italy-focused specialty medical device distributor, particularly active in cardiac surgery and hemodynamic monitoring; comparable to Artech as a long-standing exclusive Italian distributor for premium international cardiovascular brands.
• Movi SpA: Italian medical device distributor serving hospitals and specialty clinics across multiple therapeutic areas; directly comparable to Artech as a national specialty distributor with exclusive manufacturer partnerships and a similar customer profile of Italian clinicians and healthcare facilities.

Broad incumbents

• Boston Scientific Italia: Italian subsidiary of global medical device company with strong presence in interventional cardiology, peripheral vascular, and cardiac surgery; comparable as a broad incumbent competing in Italian hospitals for the same specialist purchasing decisions.
• Medtronic Italia: Italian subsidiary of global medical device incumbent with direct sales across cardiac, vascular, and neuromodulation; comparable as a broad incumbent competing with Artech's distributed portfolio for the same Italian hospital and specialist customers.
• Edwards Lifesciences: Global leader in heart valves, hemodynamic monitoring, and critical care technologies with direct sales in Italy; comparable as a competitor in the same Italian cardiovascular and hemodynamic segments where Artech distributes complementary and competing products.
• LivaNova: Global cardiac surgery and neuromodulation device manufacturer with direct Italian operations; comparable as a player in the same Italian cardiac surgery market where Artech distributes competing/similar products (e.g., valves, cardiopulmonary bypass).
• B. Braun Italia: Italian arm of B. Braun, a broad medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturer-distributor; comparable as a large incumbent with its own distribution infrastructure in Italy, overlapping with Artech's critical care and monitoring product categories.
• Abbott Italia: Italian subsidiary of global medical device and diagnostics incumbent active in cardiovascular, diabetes care, and neuromodulation; comparable as a broad incumbent operating in many of the same therapeutic areas Artech serves via its distributors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSixVPzsQKY1VwhmTKs8FpQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/artech-s-r-l-
• Instagraminstagram.com/artech_srl

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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