Technology developer Lontra has joined forces with specialist compressor manufacturer Ultra Electronics Precision Air Systems to develop the innovative Blade Compressor™ for medical markets. The companies will collaborate to develop an efficient air feed compressor for oxygen generation systems and other niche applications.

The compact, quiet and energy efficient Blade Compressor™ has significant advantages for portable oxygen generation systems. These can reduce costs and increase availability of supply by replacing oxygen tanks in mobile medical facilities.

Simon Hombersley, Business Development Director, Lontra: “We’ve been in discussion with potential partners for the Blade Compressor™ in markets from industrial air to automotive superchargers, and we’re excited that our first development relationship is with Ultra Electronics Precision Air Systems, which has such an excellent reputation for precision, specialist compressors. The technology will benefit from Ultra Electronics Precision Air Systems’ expertise in smaller, specialist compressors and their market access.”

The HiPPAG™ range of compressors, manufactured by Ultra Electronics Precision Air Systems, are leading products in high specification aerospace and defence markets as a direct replacement for rechargeable gas bottles. Ultra Electronics Precision Air Systems will develop the Blade Compressor™ for oxygen generation systems for initial military markets, and other niche applications more widely.

Andy Chilton, Head of Technology, Ultra Electronics Precision Air Systems: “The energy efficiency and compact configuration of the Blade Compressor™ offers key advantages over competing technologies for oxygen generation systems and other niche applications. We’re very pleased to be collaborating with Lontra to develop new and innovative products for existing and new markets.”
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