What Michigan Instruments does

Michigan Instruments is a privately held US medical device manufacturer founded in 1964 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The company designs and produces two core product lines: mechanical lung simulators — including the TTL Training Test Lung, PneuView electronic systems with PC-based data visualization software, the Spontaneous Breathing Lung module, and Head Simulation Modules in Adult and Infant configurations — and automated CPR devices, namely the Life-Stat (a combined compression-and-ventilation unit meeting AHA guidelines) and the Thumper (a compression-only mechanical CPR device). All products are designed and manufactured in the USA, with factory calibration and replacement parts services supporting the installed base.

The company sells primarily through direct sales and an international distributor network, targeting four customer segments: respiratory therapy and cardiorespiratory education programs, hospitals and emergency departments, EMS and emergency response agencies, and biomedical engineering / medical device manufacturers for R&D and validation use cases. Pricing is quote-based across all product lines, with a CPR device trial program offered to continental US customers and multilingual website support (English, Spanish, German) serving global demand.

Michigan Instruments employs 11-50 people and has maintained continuous operation for over 60 years. The company is privately held with no disclosed venture capital or private equity investors and no parent or subsidiary relationships identified. It has no public revenue disclosure, no API or software platform offerings, and no documented AI/ML capabilities, operating instead as a focused specialty hardware manufacturer with an embedded software layer for data visualization on its PneuView lung simulators.

Name

Michigan Instruments

Legal name

Michigan Instruments

Website

https://michiganinstruments.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Michigan Instruments, founded 1964 in Grand Rapids, MI, manufactures mechanical lung simulators and automated CPR devices (Life-Stat, Thumper) for hospitals, EMS agencies, respiratory therapy education programs, and medical device manufacturers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices (Resuscitation and Respiratory Simulation)

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilators & Mechanical Ventilation Systems (ICU/Transport/Home) (HLAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare & Clinical Simulation (Surgery, Nursing, EMT, Patient Interaction) (EDAFAJAC), Mechanical Circulatory Support (VAD, IABP, ECMO) (HLAHAFAG)

Keywords

• Mechanical CPR devices
• Lung simulation equipment
• Automated resuscitation devices
• Respiratory therapy training
• Medical simulation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of lung simulators (TTL®, PneuView®), automated CPR devices (Life-Stat®, Thumper®), and accessories including Head Simulation Modules, Spontaneous Breathing Lung modules, and replacement parts. Products are sold directly to hospitals, EMS agencies, educational institutions, and through distributors internationally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Michigan Instruments manufactures and sells mechanical lung simulators (TTL® Training Test Lung and PneuView® Systems with optional Spontaneous Breathing Lung module and Head Simulation Modules) and automated CPR devices (Life-Stat® with built-in ventilator, and Thumper® compression-only). Products are sold directly to hospitals, EMS agencies, educational institutions, and biomedical engineering companies, with international distribution through authorized distributors. The company also provides factory calibration services and replacement parts.

Product overview

Michigan Instruments offers two main product lines: Lung Simulators and Automated CPR Devices. The lung simulator portfolio includes the TTL® Training Test Lung (analog mechanical) and PneuView® Systems (electronic with software), available in Single Adult, Dual Adult, and Adult/Infant configurations. The Spontaneous Breathing Lung (SBL™) adds autonomous breathing simulation capability to any configuration. Head Simulation Modules expand applications for face-mask and non-invasive ventilation training. For CPR, the company produces the Life-Stat® (with built-in ventilator) and Thumper® (compression-only) devices. All products are designed and manufactured in the USA with factory calibration services available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TTL (Training Test Lung): Mechanical lung simulators providing analog simulation without electronics, featuring adjustable compliance and resistance for respiratory training and testing.
• PneuView
• SBL (Spontaneous Breathing Lung)
• Life-Stat
• Thumper

Products and services

• TTL® Training Test Lung Mechanical lung simulator that replicates human pulmonary mechanics without electronics for training, testing, and research. Provides adjustable compliance and resistance settings with analog measurements of lung volumes and airway pressures. Used by respiratory therapy programs, biomedical engineering teams, and researchers.
• PneuView® Lung Simulator Systems Lung simulator system that includes all TTL features plus a built-in electronic measurement module, pressure transducers, environmental sensors, real-time waveform display, and PC-based software with data graphing, recording, and export capabilities for advanced analysis. Used in respiratory therapy education, device testing, and research.
• SBL™ Spontaneous Breathing Lung Full lung simulator add-on with built-in breathing module and electronics that enables the simulator to breathe independently, providing controlled, measurable spontaneous breathing simulation for clinical education, device testing, and research. Used with TTL/PneuView base systems.
• Single Adult Lung Simulator Single adult lung simulator providing realistic pulmonary mechanics simulation in a compact design, ideal for focused adult lung mechanics, devices, and therapies training and testing. Compatible with PneuView and SBL upgrades.
• Dual Adult Lung Simulator Dual adult lung simulator providing fully-to-scale simulation where each lung can be independently adjusted for compliance and airway resistance to simulate symmetrical or asymmetrical lung disease.
• Adult/Infant Lung Simulator Combination unit incorporating one adult lung and one infant lung simulator in a single system, providing flexibility for a wide range of patient population simulations in one device.
• Head Simulation Module Module compatible with TTL and PneuView lung simulators that enables training, testing, and research on devices involving interaction with the human face, including non-invasive ventilation, oxygen delivery, and Bag-Valve-Mask performance. Available in Adult and Infant configurations.
• Life-Stat® Automated CPR Device Mechanical CPR device that delivers automated chest compressions meeting AHA guidelines, featuring the only built-in ventilator on the market for combined compression and ventilation CPR. Weighs 19.5 lbs, operates on standard oxygen supply, supports 30:2 or continuous compression modes, and offers adjustable depth from 0 to 3.2 inches. Used by hospitals, EMS agencies, and emergency response teams.
• Thumper® Automated CPR Device (Model 1007CC) Hands-free mechanical CPR device delivering continuous chest compressions at 100 per minute, designed for pre-hospital and in-hospital cardiac arrest response. Weighs 19 lbs, features quick setup, and accommodates patients with sternum heights up to 14.5 in and chest widths up to 22 in.
• Factory Calibration Services Factory calibration service that thoroughly checks devices, performs necessary calibrations, makes repairs, and provides updated certification to meet regulatory requirements. Recommended every two years for Michigan Instruments products.
• CPR Device Parts & Accessories Replacement parts and accessories for Life-Stat and Thumper automated CPR devices, including backboards and components for maintenance and repair.

Quantifiable outcome

• Setup time of 5 seconds from manual to automated CPR
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ZOLL Medical (Asahi Kasei): ZOLL manufactures the AutoPulse automated mechanical CPR device, directly competing with Michigan Instruments' Life-Stat and Thumper in the hospital and EMS cardiac arrest response market.
• Stryker (LUCAS Chest Compression System): Stryker's LUCAS device is a leading mechanical CPR system competing with Life-Stat and Thumper for hospital and pre-hospital cardiac arrest response contracts globally.
• IngMar Medical: IngMar Medical manufactures the ASL 5000 and other high-fidelity breathing simulators used to test ventilators and respiratory devices. It is the most direct competitor to Michigan Instruments' TTL and PneuView lung simulators in the ventilator testing and respiratory training market.

Broad incumbents

• Laerdal Medical: Laerdal is a global leader in CPR training manikins (Resusci Anne) and healthcare simulation products. While broader in scope than Michigan Instruments, Laerdal competes for respiratory therapy and resuscitation training budgets at educational institutions worldwide.
• Dräger: Dräger is a major manufacturer of anesthesia machines, ventilators, and patient monitoring equipment. It is relevant as a broader incumbent in the respiratory and ventilation ecosystem where Michigan Instruments' lung simulators are used to test and validate Dräger's ventilators.
• CAE Healthcare: CAE Healthcare provides high-fidelity patient simulators and simulation training solutions for healthcare education. It competes with Michigan Instruments' lung simulators for simulation lab budgets in medical schools and respiratory therapy programs.

Others

• Fluke Biomedical (Fluke Health Solutions): Fluke Biomedical provides biomedical test and simulation equipment used to verify the performance of ventilators, defibrillators, and infusion devices. It is comparable as a complementary player in the medical device testing and calibration market that also uses Michigan Instruments' lung simulators.

Emerging players

• Gaumard Scientific: Gaumard designs and manufactures patient simulators for healthcare education, including maternal, neonatal, and adult simulation. It competes with Michigan Instruments in respiratory and clinical simulation labs at academic institutions.
• Defibtech: Defibtech manufactures automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and resuscitation equipment for EMS and public access markets. It is an adjacent competitor in the broader cardiac arrest and resuscitation equipment space where Life-Stat and Thumper operate.

Regional players

• Armstrong Medical: Armstrong Medical manufactures anesthesia, respiratory, and patient monitoring equipment primarily for the European and broader international markets. It is comparable as a regional peer in the respiratory and anesthesia equipment space served by Michigan Instruments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/MichInst
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/michigan-instruments

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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