December 3, 2001

DEKA develops technologies ranging from engines to fluid management. The products that DEKA develops with its partners are revolutionary. Its development efforts focus upon the creation of technologies which will have a variety of applications. A single invention may become the core technology of numerous, often diverse, products. Founded in 1982 by Dean Kamen, DEKA employs more than 160 engineers, technicians, and machinists work in its electronics and software engineering labs, machine shop, and on CAD stations. Its facilities have been designed to promote constant interaction between and within the engineering groups. The people at DEKA focus on the complete development process, from proof of concept through low volume manufacturing runs, designing advanced medical products which are easier to use, more accurate, and less expensive than the products they are replacing. DEKA's technologies, and the products which incorporate these technologies, are improving lives around the world.

 

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