Enhancing surgical collaboration with integrated software and hardware solutions.
Driving Digital Surgery Innovation
Karl Storz has announced the acquisition of T1V’s medical business, a key step toward advancing its CollaboratOR platform and digital surgery ecosystem. This move strengthens its offering by integrating T1V’s visual collaboration software capabilities with Karl Storz’s state-of-the-art endoscopic and surgical solutions.
About the CollaboratOR Platform
The CollaboratOR system combines hardware and software to deliver:
- Real-time clinical data and images to surgical teams.
- Cloud-enabled collaboration, facilitating remote interaction during procedures.
- Advanced visualization tools, including multi-view windowing and low-latency streaming.
This platform enhances surgical workflows and supports seamless teamwork in complex surgical environments.
Strategic Benefits of the Acquisition
- Integrated Innovation: Combining T1V’s digital expertise with Karl Storz’s endoscopic solutions to expand its digital surgery ecosystem.
- New Capabilities: Adding cloud-based data interaction, multi-touch collaboration, and remote support to the company’s portfolio.
- Future Growth: Building on partnerships in surgical robotics and digital technology to shape the future of medicine.
Looking Ahead
The integration process, expected to take 12 months, will include the transition of 10 T1V employees to Karl Storz. The acquisition reinforces the company’s vision of empowering healthcare providers with cutting-edge tools to improve patient outcomes globally.
“This strategic acquisition underscores our commitment to advancing progress in digital surgery,” saidStefan Ort, COO of Karl Storz.“We are focused on creating solutions that empower healthcare professionals and enhance patient care.”
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