- In March 2024, Philips Respironics, a global leader in respiratory care, launched its updated SimplyGo Mini portable oxygen concentrator with extended battery life and enhanced digital monitoring capabilities. This upgrade reflects the company’s focus on improving patient mobility and autonomy while enabling real-time data sharing between patients and clinicians for more personalized care. The innovation highlights the growing demand for compact, tech-enabled devices in home oxygen therapy
- In February 2024, Inogen, Inc., a leading medical technology company, announced the development of its next-generation portable oxygen concentrator featuring Bluetooth integration and AI-based breathing pattern analysis. The device aims to optimize oxygen delivery by automatically adjusting output based on the user’s respiratory rate, offering improved therapy efficiency and reduced oxygen wastage. This development underscores the trend toward intelligent, responsive oxygen systems
- In January 2024, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare expanded its manufacturing capacity in India to meet the growing demand for oxygen concentrators across Asia-Pacific. This move is part of the company's strategy to ensure local availability and faster response during public health emergencies. The facility will also serve as a regional hub for R&D and assembly of next-gen home respiratory solutions
- In December 2023, CAIRE Inc. introduced the FreeStyle Comfort Elite, a wearable portable oxygen concentrator with smart health tracking features, designed to cater to active patients. The device includes real-time usage analytics and integrates with mobile health apps, supporting the broader shift toward remote patient monitoring and home-based chronic care management
- In November 2023, O2 Concepts launched a strategic partnership with multiple U.S. healthcare providers to implement its Oxlife Liberty series across home care and assisted living centers. The collaboration aims to standardize the use of high-efficiency, pulse-dose oxygen concentrators within long-term care programs, furthering the adoption of lightweight, durable, and clinically robust devices for elder and chronic care populations
