DEKA is a health care company focusing on power, mobility, water applications, and fluid management. Founded in 1982 by Dean Kamen, the company is based in Manchester, New Hampshire. DEKA provides integrated and comprehensive technology solutions such as product development engineering, industrial design, plastic component design, energy production systems, risk management, and more. The company is known for its innovative products like the ""Luke"" robotic arm, which has received FDA clearance and is considered one of the most sophisticated bionic limbs on the market.
The company has a diverse workforce with 24.1% female employees and 30% ethnic minority employees but leans heavily towards the Democratic Party in terms of political affiliation. DEKA has a strong employee retention rate with staff members staying with the company for an average of 4.2 years. Despite offering competitive salaries, DEKA's pay scale is lower than that of some rivals like HeartFlow, Senseonics, and General Electric. The company employs around 200 people and generates an annual revenue of $46.3 million.