Our history
35 years of research & innovation
Every day we come to work with a focus on building and supporting technology that helps people live healthier, happier lives.
It began over 35 years ago with the invention of a machine that helped people breathe easier and sleep better. And it continues today with digital health solutions that help keep people out of the hospital.
35 years at a glance
May 29, 1989
Hello, world!
Peter Farrel founded ResCare to commercialize positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy equipment for people with sleep apnoea.
1990
A new way to breathe easy
The first pre-assembled PAP mask, the nasal “Bubble Cushion” was patented and exclusively licensed to ResCare.
1995
New name, same vision
Changed our name to Resmed, short for “Respiratory Medicine”.
Late 90’s
Leaders in comfort
Launched out first branded humidifier (HumidCare) and automatic PAP device (AutoSet T), combining to deliver warm air at the lowest pressure needed.
2003
Going digital
Launched our first software program, ResLink – helping sleep doctors verify patients’ adherence and improve their therapy.
2005
SAIME, but different
Acquired SAIME and entered the world of respiratory care, working together to develop in-home life-support ventilators.
2008
Better sleep for women
Created the first-ever PAP mask made specifically for women: Swift LT for Her.
2012
Remote Monitoring leaders
Acquired Umbian, whose U-Sleep program helps clinicians track and improve PAP adherence and enhances Resmed’s own AirView program which today monitors more than 19 million patients.
2014
A stronger connection
Made history by introducing the Air10 Series: the first line of 100% cloud connectable devices. With both remote and self-monitoring solutions, PAP adherence rises up to 87%.
SAAS is Born in the US
Created an ecosystem of SaaS (Software as a Service) platforms and services for out-of-hospital care providers by acquiring companies such as Brightree, HEALTHCAREfirst, and MatrixCare.
2017
How’d you sleep?
Introduced SleepScore the first App to turn any smartphone into a no-contact sleep tracker (from SleepScore Labs, a joint venture between Resmed, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and Pegasus Capital Advisors).
2017
PAP anywhere
Launched AirMini, the world’s smallest PAP, with waterless humidification and operated by a smartphone.
2019
COPD Digital Health Leaders
Acquired Propeller Health, whose digital health tools for inhalers help people with COPD and asthma improve medication adherence, reduce hospitalization risk, and enjoy more symptom-free days.
2020
Global covid-19 response
Pivoted to provide hundreds of thousands of ventilators and bi-level devices in over 100 countries to help save countless lives.
2020
Remote mask set-ups
Launched Resmed MaskSelector, making remote patient mask selection and sizing easier and more effective.
2020
The freedom to move
Unveiled its new category of AirFit masks, with tube-up connection great for sleepers who move around.
2021
High Flow therapy
Lumis, the non-invasive ventilators series are launched in the European market, providing support to non-dependent patients (>13kg)* with respiratory insufficiencies such as COPD.
2022
Air11 is here!
Added digital features (Personal Therapy Assistant and Care Check-in) designed to help new patients start and stay on PAP therapy long-term.
2022
Extending to Insomnia
Resmed acquires Mementor, a consumer software developer that offers Somnio – a digital solution for insomnia.
This is the first and only permanently approved digital health application in the field of sleep medicine.
Our Culture
We value fostering a positive culture of belonging, inclusion, and diversity so that everyone can be their best self at Resmed. We work hard to make sure everyone is seen, valued, and engaged.
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Our purpose and mission
We exist to empower and energize the world with the power of better health.
Our ESG impact
What ESG means to us, from product design to site operations to the supply chain.
Protecting your data
Why patient data is essential and what we do to protect yours.