Delfin Technologies

What Delfin Technologies does

Delfin Technologies is a Miami-based, privately held manufacturer founded in 2015 that designs and produces portable instrumentation for measuring skin properties, with a primary focus on Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) and related skin barrier and surface analyses. The company's core technology is a portfolio of compact, wireless, patented instruments that can be operated in any position and on any part of the body, addressing the gap between lab-constrained benchtop devices and real-world clinical or field research. Flagship products include the new VapoMeter (VX) for TEWL measurement and DynaSkin 2 for in-situ skin analysis, supported by a broader portfolio of Delfin Medical Instruments and Delfin Scientific Instruments. The portfolio is referenced in over 1,800 clinical studies, which the company presents as evidence of measurement credibility in dermatology, cosmetic science, and therapeutic research settings.

Delfin sells to medical research institutions, cosmetic and personal-care companies, therapeutic development programs, and dermatology clinics. Use cases span formulation efficacy testing in cosmetics, clinical trial endpoints in therapeutic research, dermatological assessment in clinics, and broader skin science research in universities and hospitals. The company also markets complementary instruments via its distributor, including Miravex's patented Antera 3D 3D surface imaging technology and EOTECH imaging solutions, broadening the buyer-facing portfolio without dedicating internal R&D to every adjacent modality.

The business model combines three revenue streams: hardware sales of Delfin instruments, short- and long-term instrument rentals for clinics and research centers, and recurring calibration services for instrument accuracy. Go-to-market in the Americas is run exclusively through Skinlabs, the official North & Central American Distributor, which provides sales, training, consulting, and ongoing customer support. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the company itself operates with a small team reported in the 1–10 employee range. The operating footprint signals its market as North and Central America, with global scientific validation reflected through the clinical-study footprint rather than direct international sales operations.

Name

Delfin Technologies

Website

https://delfin-usa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Delfin Technologies is a Miami-based manufacturer founded in 2015 that develops portable, patented instruments for measuring skin properties such as Transepidermal Water Loss, serving medical research institutions, cosmetic companies, therapeutic researchers, and dermatology clinics primarily through its North & Central American distributor Skinlabs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Research Instruments

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Skincare Devices (Cleansing Brushes, Microcurrent, LED, Dermaplaning) (CRABAKAI)

Keywords

• Skin measurement instruments
• Transepidermal water loss
• Dermatology research equipment
• Skin science instrumentation
• In-vivo skin analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Instrument Sales: Sale of proprietary portable skin science and research instruments for medical, scientific, cosmetic, and therapeutic applications
2. Instrument Rental: Flexible short or long-term rentals of Delfin instruments for clinics and research centers
3. Calibration Services: Calibration services for Delfin instruments to ensure measurement accuracy and reliability

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Delfin Technologies develops and produces portable, wireless instrumentation for measuring various skin properties, with a primary focus on Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) and skin barrier assessment. The instruments are compact, can be used in any position and on any part of the body, and serve medical, scientific, cosmetic, and therapeutic research applications. Delfin's patented technology has been featured in over 1,800 clinical studies worldwide. The company also offers instrument rentals and calibration services to support research and clinical customers.

Product overview

Delfin Technologies is a leader in portable skin science and research instruments, offering a portfolio of compact, wireless devices that can be used in any position on any part of the body. The product lineup includes the VapoMeter (VX) for Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) measurement, DynaSkin 2 for scientific skin analysis, and various medical and scientific instruments for clinical research applications. Patented technology featured in more than 1,800 clinical studies, the products support medical, scientific, cosmetic and therapeutic research. The company also offers calibration services and a rental program for flexible access to their instruments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VapoMeter (VX) A portable, wireless instrument for measuring Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL), used for skin barrier assessment in medical, scientific, and cosmetic research applications.
• DynaSkin 2 A skin measurement device for in-situ scientific analysis, used for skin research and clinical testing applications.
• Delfin Medical Instruments A portfolio of portable, wireless medical instruments designed for clinical research applications, compact and usable in any position on any part of the body.
• Delfin Scientific Instruments A portfolio of portable, wireless scientific research instruments for medical, scientific, cosmetic and therapeutic research applications.
• Delfin Calibration Services Calibration services for Delfin instruments to ensure measurement accuracy and reliability.
• Delfin Rental Program Flexible short or long-term rentals of Delfin instruments for clinics and research centers, offering reliable, accurate, ready-to-use equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Featured in 1,800+ clinical studies worldwide

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SkinlabsflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSkinlabs is the official North & Central American Distributor of Delfin Technologies. As the exclusive distributor, Skinlabs provides comprehensive sales, seamless procurement process, expert consulting, training, and ongoing customer support for Delfin's portable skin science instruments. Skinlabs is committed to empowering medical professionals, scientists, and researchers with cutting-edge devices that drive innovation and accurate, reproducible results.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cortex Technology ApS: Develops DermaLab skin diagnostic instrumentation (TEWL, elasticity, melanin, sebum) for dermatology research and clinical use, making it a direct competitor to Delfin's portable measurement devices.
• Miravex (Antera 3D): Maker of the Antera 3D camera for skin surface imaging and 3D reconstruction. Distributed alongside Delfin via Skinlabs and used for similar cosmetic/clinical research applications, making it a near-direct peer in objective skin measurement.
• Courage + Khazaka electronic GmbH: Direct competitor in TEWL and skin physiology measurement. Their Corneometer, Tewameter and Sebumeter are widely used in cosmetic and clinical research, closely paralleling Delfin's VapoMeter and DynaSkin instruments.
• Biox Systems Ltd: Produces the Aquaflux and Epsilon contact-based skin barrier instruments used in transepidermal water loss and similar dermatological research—closely overlapping with Delfin's TEWL-focused product line.
• EOTECH (3D metrology for skin): Distributed by Skinlabs alongside Delfin, EOTECH provides 3D imaging, surface imaging and AEVA software for in-vivo clinical testing—directly comparable skin metrology tools for cosmetic and medical research customers.

Emerging players

• Emage Medical (Emage 4D): Provides 3D/4D skin and body imaging systems for cosmetic trials and clinical research. A smaller emerging player overlapping with Delfin in objective skin measurement for cosmetic and clinical applications.

Broad incumbents

• Canfield Scientific: Established imaging and clinical photography provider for dermatology and aesthetics. Its VISIA and VECTRA systems serve overlapping customers (skincare R&D, clinical trials) with a broader imaging portfolio than Delfin.
• FotoFinder Systems: Provider of total body photography and dermoscopy systems used in dermatology research and clinical practice. Operates in the same skin assessment end market but with imaging-focused rather than barrier-focused instruments.
• Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics (CaliberID): Manufactures VivaScope confocal microscopy systems used in dermatology research and clinical skin analysis. Broader medical imaging company serving overlapping skin research customers.
• Hamamatsu Photonics: Large Japanese photonics and imaging company with skin analysis modules used in cosmetic and clinical research. Operates at much greater scale and broader scope than Delfin but serves similar end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/delfintechnolo1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/delfin-usa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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