Defence

Delivering world-class healthcare in austere environments.

Efficient & Safe Battery
Rechargeable & Reusable
High-Tech Packaging
Small & Portable
Patented Precision Temperature Control System
Cool & Rewarm
Temperature Augmentation
Proprietary Gel Technology
Even heat transfer
Protects against pressure injury

Introducing MateriaPOD™

MateriaPOD™ is a breakthrough platform designed to optimise whole blood and blood component preservation in the most austere and operationally demanding environments. Portable, durable, and actively temperature-controlled, it safeguards life-saving blood products wherever they are needed.

Through precise thermal regulation, operational versatility, and continuous monitoring, MateriaPOD™ helps maintain blood product viability across extreme environmental conditions — improving survivability when soldiers need it most.

The problem

Haemorrhage remains the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield. Survival depends on rapid resuscitation, and the first hour is critical.

Whole blood transfusion saves lives by providing both oxygen-carrying capacity and clotting factors essential in severe trauma. However, it must be preserved within a narrow temperature range and gently agitated — requirements that are exceptionally difficult to achieve in forward and prolonged field care environments.

Efficient & Safe Battery
Rechargeable & Reusable
High-Tech Packaging
Small & Portable
Patented Precision Temperature Control System
Cool & Rewarm
Temperature Augmentation
Proprietary Gel Technology
Even heat transfer
Protects against pressure injury

MateriaPOD™ for defence

MateriaPOD™ is a portable platform specifically designed to enable the preservation of whole blood and blood components in the most austere environments, improving soldier survivability, strengthening far-forward medical logistics, and enhancing operational capability.

  • Thermal Regulation

    Optimally preserves whole blood and blood components within defined temperature ranges.

  • Rapid Rewarming

    Rapidly rewarms multiple units to support massive haemorrhage and multi-casualty care.

  • Engineered Protection

    Engineered for resilience and operational practicality, with integrated monitoring to enable world-class care on the front line.

Efficient & Safe Battery
Rechargeable & Reusable
High-Tech Packaging
Small & Portable
Patented Precision Temperature Control System
Cool & Rewarm
Temperature Augmentation
Proprietary Gel Technology
Even heat transfer
Protects against pressure injury

Respect for donor resources

Protect the precious gift of life by increasing donor organ and tissue utilisation.

Better patient outcomes

Reduced complications, shorter impatient and ICU lengths of stay and improved survival rates.

Better staff experience

Better coordination and preparedness, minimal learning curve, and more cost effective.