Dima Italia

What Dima Italia does

Dima Italia S.r.l. is a privately held Italian medical device company headquartered in Bologna, founded in 1979/1980, specializing in respiratory care equipment. The company designs, manufactures, and markets three core product families: high-frequency cough assist devices (Pegaso, Pegaso Plus, Pegaso E7) for bronchial secretion clearance; pulmonary ventilators (Luna 100/150 and Luna Belt) for chronic and acute respiratory failure; and negative pressure ventilators (Negavent) that simulate natural breathing. Its flagship Luna Belt employs a proprietary PBAir® interface using Intra-Abdominal Pressure Ventilation (IAPV) mode, a differentiated non-invasive respiratory assistance technique, while Pegaso Series devices integrate MASIMO technology for continuous SpO2 and pulse monitoring. The company maintains ISO 13485 certification, CE marking under MDR 2017/745 and MDD 93/42/EEC, and FDA 510(k) clearance for the Pegaso Plus line, with products classified as Risk Class IIb medical devices.

The company serves hospitals and intensive care units, home care patients with chronic respiratory conditions, pulmonology clinics, and healthcare professionals including doctors, physiotherapists, and home care assistants across EMEA and select international markets. Its go-to-market combines direct sales to healthcare professionals (via website inquiry form) with an international distributor network that includes partnerships with Action Products and Michigan Instruments. Dima Italia has built a 45-year operational track record with a body of peer-reviewed clinical publications in accredited journals (Respiratory Care, Journal of Clinical Physiotherapy Research, ERS publications, and others) from 2005–2023 validating device efficacy. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales with a standard 12-month warranty (extendable on request) and English-language training included in the device price, supplemented by accessory sales (filters, sensors, circuits, carrying bags).

Name

Dima Italia

Legal name

Dima Italia S.r.l.

Website

https://dimaitalia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dima Italia is a Bologna-based Italian medical device company that designs, manufactures, and markets respiratory care equipment — cough assist devices, pulmonary ventilators, and negative pressure ventilators — for hospitals, home care patients, pulmonology clinics, and respiratory healthcare professionals across international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Respiratory Care Medical Devices

NAICS

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

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Noninvasive Ventilation Interfaces & Consumables (Masks, Tubing, Humidifiers, Filters) (HLAHAGAG), Respiratory & Sleep Therapy Equipment (Oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, Nebulizers) (HSABAKAD)

Keywords

• Respiratory medical devices
• Cough assist devices
• Pulmonary ventilators
• Negative pressure ventilation
• Home care ventilation

Headquarters

HQ city

Bologna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from selling respiratory medical devices (cough assist devices, pulmonary ventilators, negative pressure ventilators) and accessories (bags, filters, patient circuits, sensors). One-time hardware purchase model with optional warranty extensions and accessory sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dima Italia designs, manufactures, and markets Class IIa/IIb medical devices for respiratory care, including high-frequency cough assist devices and percussors (Pegaso, Pegaso Plus, Pegaso E7), pulmonary pressure/volume ventilators (Luna 100/150, Luna Belt with proprietary IAPV technology), and a non-invasive negative pressure ventilator (Negavent), supported by consumables and accessories. These devices are intended for hospitals, intensive care units, pulmonology clinics, and home care use by healthcare professionals and chronic respiratory patients.

Product overview

Dima Italia is a medical device company specializing in respiratory care solutions. The product portfolio is organized into three core product lines: (1) High-Frequency Cough Assist Devices (Pegaso, Pegaso Plus, Pegaso E7) for secretion clearance and respiratory support; (2) Pulmonary Ventilators (Luna 100/150, Luna Belt) for chronic/acute respiratory failure including innovative IAPV (Intra-Abdominal Pressure Ventilation) technology; and (3) Negative Pressure Ventilators (Negavent) for non-invasive respiratory support. The company also offers a comprehensive range of accessories including sensors, circuit kits, filters, and carrying solutions. All products are designed for hospital, clinic, and home care environments, with a focus on patient-centered respiratory care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pegaso E7 Advanced cough assist device combining cough assistance, percussion therapy, and air stacking for secretion clearance and respiratory support. Available in E7A (manual/auto/auto-adaptive), E7B (adds air stacking and training), and E7C (adds percussion mode) variants, designed for hospital, clinic, and home care use by healthcare professionals.
• Pegaso Plus Advanced respiratory support device combining cough assistance and percussion therapy. Features an internal battery, a 3.5-inch display, and integrated MASIMO technology for continuous monitoring of SpO2 and pulse. Available in Cough and Combi models, with FDA 510(k) clearance for the US market. Intended for healthcare professionals managing acute and chronic respiratory patients.
• Pegaso Cough assist device series with manual and automatic modes, integrating MASIMO technology for precise monitoring of respiratory parameters. Available in Cough, A-Cough (with auto-adaptive mode), and A-Cough Perc (with integrated percussor) models for healthcare professionals treating patients with bronchial secretion clearance needs.
• Luna Belt Portable intra-abdominal ventilator that supports all conventional ventilation interfaces plus the proprietary PBAir® interface using Intra-Abdominal Pressure Ventilation (IAPV) mode, designed for home and clinical respiratory assistance with up to 10 hours of rechargeable battery autonomy and multiple ventilation modes for flexible clinical use.
• Luna 100/150 High-technology pulmonary ventilator compatible with various circuits. Luna 100 is a single-tube device for volume and pressure modes; Luna 150 is a dual-tube device with active and passive ventilation capabilities. Both feature rechargeable internal batteries and a compact design for hospital, clinic, and home care environments.
• Negavent Non-invasive negative pressure ventilator that simulates natural breathing. NegaVent model provides negative pressure ventilation; NegaVent T adds trigger functionality for spontaneous respiratory effort recognition. Compact (28 x 34 x 28 cm, 7 kg) and transportable for use in healthcare facilities and home settings.
• Respiratory Device Accessories Supporting accessories for Dima Italia respiratory devices, including footswitches for manual cough assist mode, patient circuit kits (adult/child/catheter mount), dust filters, percussion expiration connectors, SpO2 external cables with reusable and disposable sensors, antibacterial filters, and device bags. Used by hospitals, clinics, and home care providers alongside Dima Italia ventilators and cough assist devices.
• Large Carrying Bag Durable bag designed to transport cough assist and negative pressure ventilation devices, protecting them from bumps, scratches, dust, and moisture. Compatible with Luna 100/150, Luna Belt, BB Respirator, Pegaso Plus, Pegaso E7, Pegaso, and Negavent devices for healthcare professionals and home care users.
• Device Bag Durable and versatile carrying bag for portable cough assist devices and lung ventilators, protecting the medical device from bumps, scratches, and dust while ensuring comfortable and secure transportation for healthcare professionals and home care users.

Quantifiable outcome

• IAPV devices (Luna Belt) significantly reduce facial skin redness, facial swelling, and enable natural speech and interaction for patients with neurodegenerative muscle disease.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Action ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAction Products is listed as a product category under the Dima Italia website navigation, alongside the company's own brands. This indicates a distribution or reseller relationship for Action Products devices through Dima Italia's sales channels.
• Michigan InstrumentsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMichigan Instruments is listed as a product category under the Dima Italia website navigation, alongside the company's own brands. This indicates a distribution or reseller relationship for Michigan Instruments devices through Dima Italia's sales channels.
• ON IcimcoreOthersON Icim is the notified body that certifies Dima Italia under ISO 13485 quality management system standards for medical devices.
• MASIMOcoreTechnology or IntegrationMASIMO technology is integrated into Pegaso Series devices (Pegaso, Pegaso Plus) for precise and continuous monitoring of respiratory parameters including SpO2 and pulse. This is a technology integration for enhanced clinical monitoring capabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hamilton Medical: Swiss manufacturer of ICU and transport mechanical ventilators with strong global installed base. Most directly comparable to Dima Italia's Luna 100/150 and Luna Belt ventilator lines for critical care and high-acuity ventilation.
• Vyaire Medical: US-headquartered respiratory care company focused on ventilation, airway clearance, and consumables. Closely comparable to Dima Italia's mixed hardware-plus-consumables model in pulmonary ventilation and secretion clearance.
• Breas Medical: Swedish manufacturer of home mechanical ventilators and CPAP/BiPAP devices, now under Fosun. Strongest direct comparable to Dima Italia's Luna Belt and home ventilation positioning for chronic respiratory patients.

Broad incumbents

• ResMed: Global leader in sleep and respiratory care devices, including hospital and home ventilators. Comparable to Dima Italia in serving chronic respiratory patients with ventilation hardware, but at substantially larger scale and with stronger SaaS/data monetization.
• Medline Industries: Large US medical supplies manufacturer and distributor spanning respiratory therapy, airway clearance, and hospital disposables. Comparable to Dima Italia through respiratory accessories, suction/aerosol products, and hospital distribution channels.
• Dräger: German medtech firm producing ICU ventilators, anesthesia, and patient monitoring. Comparable hospital ventilation overlap with Dima Italia's lung ventilator portfolio, with substantially broader critical-care footprint and brand recognition.
• Philips Respironics: Royal Philips subsidiary offering hospital and home ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, and cough assist solutions. Direct overlap with Dima Italia across hospital and home ventilation, but Philips operates a vastly broader respiratory and sleep portfolio and serves as a scale incumbent.

Emerging players

• Michigan Instruments: US-based manufacturer of respiratory training and testing equipment, currently listed as a distribution partner of Dima Italia. Comparable niche respiratory hardware focus and complementary airway clearance product portfolio.
• Action Products: Specialty respiratory and rehabilitation products company that also distributes through Dima Italia's channels. Overlaps with Dima Italia's cough assist and respiratory rehabilitation product category.

Regional players

• Weinmann Emergency / Löwenstein Medical: German manufacturer of portable and home ventilators, sleep therapy devices, and emergency medicine equipment. Directly comparable product overlap to Dima Italia's Luna Belt and Pegaso lines, with stronger DACH-region presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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