Military Medical Transport: STEM is also at Eurosatory 2024

Eurosatory 2024, the International Exhibition for Terrestrial, Airborne and Security Defence, is expected to take place from 17 to 21 June in Paris. Also visiting the event is STEM ‘MEDEVAC’, which develops systems for military emergency medical transport.

For the most part, the emergency medical system is expressed in the civil sphere. It is done through the work, sacrifice and constant commitment of men, medical facilities and special means of safely transporting patients. It is a reality that we are all familiar with and that we see every day. For example, emergency wards, ambulances, exceptional volunteer associations such as the Red Cross, as well as doctors, nurses and professionals deployed on the front line. The Eurosatory exhibition is a great example for it.

But medical relief also operates in the military sector. Indeed with today’s increasingly heated international conflict scenarios, the latter plays an even more demanding, critical and decisive role. An excellent opportunity to get an overview of the latest innovations and technologies in the field of healthcare logistics and emergency management in the military sector is Eurosatory 2024. That is the International Terrestrial, Aeromedical and Security Defence Exhibition taking place from 17 to 21 June in Paris, France. More than 2,000 international exhibitors from 45 countries are expected at this year’s event.

The STEM team visiting the Eurosatory exhibition

Also STEM visited the Eurosatory exhibition in 2024. These include STEM, a leading Italian company in the production of systems for medical transport in the civil sector, which, however, has for the last ten years or so created a sector called ‘MEDEVAC’, where the Stem Special Project department has developed new systems for military emergency medical transport.

In particular, among STEM’s latest ‘MEDEVAC’ achievements in the military field, are two families of systems for transport on light and armoured vehicles: the ‘Stamina’ range and the ‘Revel’ range. In both cases, these are state-of-the-art solutions that guarantee maximum efficiency, safety and comfort and are best suited to the specific requirements that only military vehicles present.

Stamina, the specific anti-mine ambulance mount at Eurosatory 2024

The systems in STEM’s ‘Stamina’ family are completely separate from the floor and side wall of the vehicle. Likewise, it is what’s making them suitable for installation in vehicles with mine protection. Another strong point is the possibility of customisation to fit different military vehicle bodies. Its loading system is extremely fast. And is equipped with a movement that includes both lateral translation and tilting. With the purpose to optimise the loading height within the limits of the EN1789 standard. Therefore, the system also allows action on both sides of the injured patient.

The STANAG 2040 stretcher attachment, acts on 4 points and is operated by a single lever. In addition, all controls are of the intentional type, in order to avoid unintentional operation in the event of strong vibrations or stresses, and has no electrical actuation. This feature not only facilitates its use, but also ensures an effective response to operational needs in the field, making the ‘STAMINA’ product unique.

Revel, the ‘light’ ambulance system

STEM’s ‘Revel’ range starts with a single stretcher solution and moves to a ‘bunk’ configuration that allows the insertion of up to 4 stretchers per vehicle. For example, this system not only maximises the available space, but also guarantees high versatility and practicality of use. It also provides the possibility of alternating the lower support with a seat, thanks to the fold-down bench and removable backrest.

The system traces the classic 4-stretcher arrangement already widely used in the military, but with an important innovation, due to compliance with the European EN1789 standards in terms of ergonomics and resistance to dynamic ‘crashes’. Furthermore, it also allows the use of self-loading civil stretchers in addition to the classic STANAG2040 military stretchers. The ‘Revel’ range is also fully manual, i.e. without electrical drives, and all controls are intentional.

Therefore, for the STEM team, being in Paris at Eurosatory 2024 is an important opportunity to meet experts in the field. In addition to exchanging ideas and finding stimuli and inspiration to continue innovating in the strategic field of emergency medical transport in conflict situations. Visit our page to learn more about our products!