cyberDERM

What cyberDERM does

cyberDERM, inc. is a privately held specialty distributor founded in 1997 and headquartered in Broomall, Pennsylvania. The company is the exclusive North American distributor for two European manufacturers of dermatological measurement instruments: Cortex Technology (Aalborg, Denmark) and Courage + Khazaka (Köln, Germany). cyberDERM sells and services biomedical research instruments used for noninvasive, objective skin analysis, supporting clinical claim substantiation and product efficacy testing for cosmetics, topically applied drugs, and academic research.

The product portfolio centers on two platform families. From Cortex Technology, cyberDERM distributes the DermaLab Combo 4 System (a multi-parameter workstation supporting up to nine probes for ultrasound, TEWL, elasticity, hydration, sebum, pH, temperature, melanin/erythema, and video microscopy), the compact DermaLab Combo Mini, the Single Parameter USB DermaLab modules, the Dermascan C Ultrasound System (resolution down to 30 micrometers in tissue), and the Colorimeter DSM-4 with automatic skin phototype classification. From Courage + Khazaka, it distributes the Multi Probe Adapter (MPA) modular systems supporting up to 10 simultaneous probes, the Visioscan VC20plus UVA-light camera (with proprietary SELS parameters developed for this instrument), and the Visoline VL650 for macro wrinkle analysis.

The business model is hardware distribution and technical service, with revenue generated through direct sales of instrument systems and modular probes. The company does not publish pricing; transactions are handled through inquiry-based direct contact. Customers include cosmetic and pharmaceutical companies (for product safety and efficacy testing), government regulatory agencies (for standardized validation methods), and academic and private research institutions. Distribution is handled internally with no third-party resellers, supported by a Broomall, PA technical center for equipment service. The leadership team comprises President Mary Jo Grove, VP of R&D and CTO Dr. Gary Lee Grove (whose instrumental testing procedures were co-developed with Dr. Albert Kligman), and Technical Support Specialist Jonn Damia.

Name

cyberDERM

Legal name

cyberDERM inc.

Website

https://cyberderm-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

cyberDERM is the exclusive North American distributor for Cortex Technology and Courage + Khazaka, selling and servicing noninvasive biomedical instruments used by cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and research organizations to objectively measure skin structure, function, and topical treatment effects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Research Instruments

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Skin analysis instruments
• Noninvasive dermatology tools
• Biomedical research equipment
• Clinical claim substantiation
• Skin measurement systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Broomall

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Biomedical Instrument Sales: Sale of biomedical research instruments for skin analysis including DermaLab systems, Dermascan ultrasound, Colorimeters, and MPA probe systems. As North American distributor for Cortex Technology and Courage + Khazaka, the company generates revenue through hardware sales with various probe configurations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

cyberDERM is the exclusive North American distributor for Cortex Technology (Denmark) and Courage + Khazaka (Germany) biomedical research instruments used for noninvasive analysis of skin structure, function, and the effects of topical treatments. The company sells hardware systems (DermaLab Combo, Dermascan ultrasound, Colorimeters, Multi Probe Adapter systems, Visioscan) to cosmetic and pharmaceutical firms, government regulatory agencies, and research institutions, complemented by technical expertise and guidance on proper instrumentation use.

Product overview

cyberDERM offers a comprehensive portfolio of biomedical research instruments for noninvasive skin analysis. The product line centers on two main platform families: the DermaLab systems (Combo 4, Combo Mini, and Single Parameter USB) from Cortex Technology for combined skin parameter measurement, and the Multi Probe Adapter (MPA) systems from Courage + Khazaka for modular probe-based analysis. These core platforms are complemented by specialized instruments including the Dermascan C Ultrasound for high-resolution skin imaging, the Colorimeter DSM-4 for skin color analysis, and imaging systems like the Visoline VL650 and Visioscan VC20plus for skin surface evaluation. All instruments are designed for clinical claim substantiation and product efficacy testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DermaLab Combo 4 System A highly accredited skin analysis workstation that delivers multiple parameters in one instrument, supporting up to nine probes including high-frequency ultrasound, TEWL, elasticity, hydration, sebum, skin melanin and erythema, skin pH, temperature, and a skin video scope. Designed for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and clinical research applications.
• DermaLab Combo Mini System A compact adaptation of the DermaLab Combo 4 that allows combination of up to five probes, supporting high-resolution ultrasound, TEWL, elasticity, hydration, sebum, pH, temperature, Dermascope camera, and skin color measurement. Designed for portability and ease of use.
• Single Parameter USB DermaLab System Individual USB modules configured for measuring TEWL, Elasticity, Hydration, or subcutane ultrasound, based on the same technology and using the same probes as the DermaLab Combo series. Used for focused, single-parameter skin measurements.
• Colorimeter DSM-4 A colorimeter providing accurate skin-optimized measurements for perceived color, pigmentation, erythema, and gloss simultaneously at the same location, with automatic skin phototype classification in six groups.
• Dermascan C Ultrasound System High frequency USB ultrasound scanners providing skin imaging with resolution down to 30 micrometers in tissue, featuring configurable 20 MHz and 50 MHz broadband transducers for varying penetration depths and resolution requirements.
• Multi Probe Adapter (MPA) Systems Modular measurement systems (MPA 2, MPA 6, MPA 10, Cutometer Dual MPA 580, MDD 4) that can feature up to 10 different probes simultaneously, connecting directly to MPA CTplus software for comprehensive skin analysis.
• Visioscan VC20plus A unique UVA-light video camera with high resolution for studying skin surface directly, utilizing SELS (Surface Evaluation of the Living Skin) parameters for skin structure and dryness analysis. Previously used on the International Space Station.
• Visoline VL650 An instrument for objectively analyzing deeper lines and macro wrinkles such as crow's feet, using replica-based analysis with 3D and false color imaging capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Resolution down to 30 micrometer in tissue for ultrasound imaging
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cortex TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCortex Technology (Aalborg, Denmark) manufactures biomedical research instruments for skin analysis. cyberDERM is the North American distributor for the full line of Cortex products including DermaLab Combo, DermaLab Mini, Dermascan ultrasound, and Colorimeter DSM-4 systems.
• Courage + KhazakacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCourage + Khazaka (Köln, Germany) manufactures dermatological measurement instruments. cyberDERM is the North American distributor for their full product line including Multi Probe Adapter systems, Visioscan VC20plus, Visoline VL650, Cutometer, Tewameter, Corneometer, Sebumeter, and related probes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Canfield Scientific: Established U.S. provider of dermatology imaging systems (VISIA facial analysis, dermatoscopes, 3D body imaging) used in cosmetic trials, dermatology clinics, and clinical research — overlapping end customers with cyberDERM but with a broader imaging-focused portfolio.
• FotoFinder Systems: German manufacturer of total body photography, mole analysis, and aesthetic imaging systems used in dermatology clinics and clinical trials; competes for the same skin analysis and clinical photography budgets as cyberDERM.
• Dermlite (3Gen): Leading manufacturer of handheld dermatoscopes used in dermatology practice and clinical research. While focused on dermoscopy rather than bioinstrumentation, it competes for similar cosmetic/dermatology research budgets in North America.

Others

• Cortex Technology: Danish manufacturer of the DermaLab, Dermascan C ultrasound, and Colorimeter DSM-4 systems distributed by cyberDERM. As the upstream supplier, its product portfolio defines cyberDERM's competitive set.
• Courage + Khazaka electronic GmbH: German manufacturer of the Cutometer, Corneometer, Tewameter, Sebumeter, Visioscan, and MPA multi-probe systems that cyberDERM distributes in North America. They are an upstream supplier/partner rather than a competitor, but their product line is directly comparable to cyberDERM's offering.
• KGL Skin Study Center: Clinical research organization co-founded by Dr. Gary Lee Grove prior to cyberDERM; conducts cosmetic and pharmaceutical claim-substantiation studies using similar instrumentation, making it an adjacent/thematic peer in the same skin efficacy research services market.

Emerging players

• Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics (CaliberID): Provider of reflectance confocal microscopy systems (VivaScope) used in dermatology research and clinical skin imaging — adjacent but related modality to cyberDERM's high-frequency ultrasound and video microscopy probes.
• Biox Systems: UK-based developer of skin measurement and imaging systems (e.g., AquaFlux, Epsilon) for cosmetic and clinical research, offering overlapping TEWL, barrier function, and skin physiology measurement capabilities.
• Miravex Limited: Ireland-based developer of the Antera 3D skin analysis camera for measuring skin topography, color, and wrinkles — a comparable imaging-based skin measurement technology targeting cosmetic R&D and clinical studies.

Direct peers

• Delfin Technologies: Finnish manufacturer of noninvasive skin measurement instruments (e.g., MoistureMeter, ElastiMeter, Cutometer-equivalent probes) used in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and clinical research — directly comparable products to the Courage + Khazaka line cyberDERM distributes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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