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Aequs collaborates with the University of Illinois develop Aqovent – resuscitator

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Aequs collaborates with the University of Illinois to develop AQovent™, an economical & ecological mechanical resuscitator, to support India’s fight against Covid-19.

These resuscitators are indigenously manufactured at Aequs Force Consumer Products Pvt. Ltd., located in Aequs’ SEZ in Belagavi, Karnataka.


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Aequs, India’s leading aerospace precision engineering and manufacturing company, today announced the launch of AQovent™, a medical-grade, low-cost, and mass-produced mechanical resuscitator. AQovent™ is an oxygen-driven emergency resuscitator that can provide constant-flow, pressure-cycled ventilation automatically to patients in respiratory distress. Aequs is manufacturing these resuscitators in India based on the license procured on the concept design from the University of Illinois, U.S.A.

Today, as the country battles the COVID-19 pandemic, this collaboration with the University of Illinois was initiated to contest one of the main challenges in the current medical system. The challenge is the extensive reliance on a small segment of suppliers for specialized, proprietary, mass-produced resuscitators. This dependence has created a wide gap in the supply-demand model of these specialty products.

Commenting on the launch of AQovent™, Aravind Melligeri, Chairman & CEO, Aequs, said, “At Aequs, we stand in solidarity with the government and medical fraternity in the country’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. AQovent™, one of Aequs’ timely innovations, is a low-cost and indigenously developed resuscitator, operates without a power source, and is hassle-free. The design of AQovent™ lends itself to a level of scalability, enabling us to ramp up production to meet the surge in demand”.

Fulfilling its responsibility towards the community, Aequs has stepped up to leverage its ‘Aerospace’ and ‘Consumer Divisions’ capabilities in its vertically integrated ecosystem at the Special Economic Zone in Belagavi, Karnataka, to manufacture AQovent™. A dedicated team of cross-functional engineers at Aequs have pooled in their collective expertise to manufacture AQovent™.

AQovent™ is engineered to suit Indian conditions without compromising its functional integrity and to enable the ease of manufacturing and reduce the lead time, thereby making it conducive for mass production. AQovent™ operates directly of oxygen, making it ideal for deployment in non-electrified locations (also in an ambulance as it is portable) and in situations with limited medical facilities. These single-use resuscitators are compact and easily deployable for treating patients affected by the virus and other respiratory conditions.

“The launch of the AQovent™ and its potential for impact is inspiring. We are delighted that Aequs can leverage the Illinois RapidVent to aid in the fight against COVID-19,” said William King, leader of the Illinois RapidVent project and Professor in the University of Illinois’ Grainger College of Engineering.

“We are thrilled that a design created by a team of engineers at the University of Illinois’ Grainger College of Engineering will be used to help those around the world,” Grainger Engineering Dean Rashid Bashir said. “This is exactly what our engineers had in mind during our process and we are looking forward to seeing the impact it will have in India. Thanks to Aequs.”

As one of the leading manufacturing partners of global OEMs such as Airbus, Boeing, Collins Aerospace, SAFRAN, among others, Aequs specializes in high-level precision engineering and ensures ‘zero-defect’ product quality. This in-built potential has been leveraged ably in the manufacturing of AQovent™, making it of superior quality and safe to use. To ensure readiness for the market, AQovent™ has undergone multiple rounds of pre-clinical and clinical trials, including endurance, performance, and product calibration testing.

“We believe this innovation will go a long way in democratizing the response to the pandemic. This product is the result of a shared goal at Aequs to help save lives during these tumultuous times. It is a testament to what can be achieved through the culmination of engineering prowess, enterprise, collaboration, and the spirit of innovation.” said Mr. Melligeri.

The company has committed to deliver 2,000 units per month to start with and is looking at a phased distribution to Government Hospitals, Health Authorities, Government e-Sourcing platforms, Ambulance Services and NGO’s in Tier II & Tier III markets across Karnataka. The distribution plan for AQovent™ follows a not-for-profit model. Following the surge in demand, the company intends to scale up its production to 10,000 units per month.

About Aequs

Aequs Private Limited is one of the fastest-growing global engineering and manufacturing companies, specializing in precision manufacturing, forging, sheet metal fabrication, surface treatments, and assembly for aerospace and allied industries. Headquartered at the SEZ in Belagavi, Karnataka, the Company has a full-fledged manufacturing ecosystem that caters to its global customers’ needs through its Aerospace, Consumer, and Infra verticals. With over 3,000 employees, Aequs successfully operates manufacturing facilities in India, France, and the US.

About Aequs Force Consumer Products Pvt. Ltd. (AFC)

Aequs Force Consumer Products Private Limited, a division of Aequs Group, headquartered in Aequs Special Economic Zone, Belagavi, India. This business vertical specializes in manufacturing solutions for Global brands in consumer products, including toys and domestic appliances.

About Aequs Foundation

Aequs Foundation, the CSR arm of Aequs, is committed to improving the lives of children in the communities in and around its SEZ. We contribute to the infrastructure, academic curriculum, health, hygiene, and safety awareness in government schools. To date, the Foundation has impacted the lives of over 12,000 students in 83 schools across 69 villages in the Belagavi & Hubballi regions of Karnataka.

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