Research & innovation
R&D at the heart of sustainable healthcare
At DTF Medical, research and development (R&D) is a key driver of innovation in the fields of medical devices, breastfeeding and aerosol therapy. Our approach is rooted in sustainable development, incorporating eco-design from the very earliest stages of product development.
Our aim: to design solutions that are ever more effective, safe and environmentally friendly, meeting the needs of patients and healthcare professionals.
Based in Saint-Étienne, our research and development centre is supported by a multidisciplinary team with expertise across all stages of design: This expertise ensures the ongoing development of our medical devices and product ranges, driven by a philosophy of incremental innovation and continuous improvement. DTF Medical also draws on Aerodrug, an industry-academia collaboration dedicated to aerosol therapy and innovation in respiratory health, established in 2003 in Tours. This collaboration brings together industrial research, academic research and medical expertise through the facilities of the Inserm Unit U1100 and the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Tours. Aerodrug also has a Research & Development engineer dedicated to developing innovative projects in the field of aerosol treatments. This high-level scientific ecosystem positions DTF Medical amongst the key players engaged in European research into aerosol therapy and respiratory technologies. Our approach to innovation aims to: Through an active policy of research, development and patent exploitation, DTF Medical is continually strengthening its expertise and its ability to anticipate the healthcare needs of tomorrow. Multidisciplinary R&D expertise
Cutting-edge scientific collaboration in aerosol therapy
Innovating for patients and healthcare professionals