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Medical Imaging Software

Project period: 04/2013 - 06/2014

Calgary Scientific Inc. and Visus Technology Transfer GmbH undertook a product development and technology demonstration project to enable advanced physician to physician collaboration in medical imaging analysis for the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease.

Calgary Scientific Inc.

Location: Calgary, Canada
Founded: 2004
Product: Visualization platform for medical imaging software

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Calgary Scientific develops technology for the medical industry. The healthcare sector has high demands for access, visually rich data, privacy and security. Calgary Scientific makes it possible for physicians to view medical images of data collected by MRI, CT and X-ray on their iPhone or any other device that has web browser access. The company also offers advanced 3D visualization of this data. Physicians use this medical imaging data to diagnose, treat and monitor diseases such as heart disease, stroke and cancer, as well as for acute care scenarios when time is critical. Using mobile devices, there is no compromise to speed, functionality or performance of data when compared to traditional dedicated hospital workstations. Since the data is only a virtualized image and never physically copied or downloaded, it is always kept safe. Through its new division, PureWeb, the company is expanding its technology into other industries to get traditional enterprise server and workstation based software quickly transformed to web, cloud and mobilized apps.

Visus Technology Transfer GmbH

Location: Bochum, Canada
Founded: 2000
Product: Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine

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Visus is a technology company that evolved from the University of Witten/Herdecke in 2000. The company develops comprehensive know-how in the field of DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine) and is a leading vendor of medical image distribution solutions. The range of products consists of systems from the departmental image review up to hospitalwide and distributed image communication solutions. The JiveX product line is marketed internationally and is one of the leading systems.

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Diagnostic Test Kits

Project period: 05/2014 - 05/2016

Nanospeed Diagnostics Inc. and Microfluidic ChipShop GmbH are working together to deliver advanced micro- and nanotechnology-enabled point-of-care test platforms that allow healthcare practitioners to have quick and accurate access to crucial ‘Personal Health Information’ such as: thyroid hormone levels and/or antibiotic levels, treatment adherence and treatment outcomes.

NanoSpeed Diagnostics Inc.

Location: Edmonton,, Canada
Founded: 2009
Products: Health testing kits

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Nanospeed develops proprietary diagnostic/screening test kit
platforms. Their technologies provide cost effective, rapid and
reliable testing tools that will address the increasing needs of the
healthcare industry, regulatory agencies and the food safety and
agricultural industries. The self test (using Nanospeed’s point-ofcare-
test platforms) allows the user (patient or doctor) to have
quick and accurate access to crucial personal health information
such as Vitamin D level, Thyroid hormone levels, and specific
mineral levels (i.e. Calcium and Iron).

Microfluidic ChipShop GmbH

Location: Jena, Canada
Founded: 1981
Products: Microfluidic-diagnostic devices

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Microfluidic ChipShop GmbH’s mission is to shrink the biological and chemical laboratory in order to bring lab-ona-
chip systems into daily laboratory life at a reasonable cost. The company focuses on the design, realization and volume fabrication of lab-on-a-chip systems. An international leader in its field, the company offers off-the-shelf microfluidic solutions, instruments like a PCR, a nucleic acid sample preparation or an electrophoresis system. The “Design-your-Lab-Concept” is the company’s well accepted approach to custom-design work for affordable budgets.

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Sensor-Based Health Monitoring Systems

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Sensor-Based Health Monitoring Systems

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Sensor-Based Health Monitoring Systems

Project period: 04/2014 - 09/2016

This project aims to create a feedback system that can be used by patients and caregivers to detect dangerous pressure and take preventative action. The device comprises a highly flexible, durable, disposable and cost effective pressure sensor augmented with measuring electronics and multiple display devices. The bandage can be applied directly to the skin, or on top of an existing wound care dressing, and would constantly and dynamically monitor pressure and alert the caregiver when pressure reaches critical levels, thereby assisting in the prevention of pressure ulcers.

Orpyx Medical Technologies

Location: Calgary, Canada
Founded: 2010
Products: Sensor-based products to improve medical and athletic self-monitoring

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Orpyx develops sensor-based technology to prevent complications from loss of sensation related to pressure (e.g. from hospital beds and wheelchairs). Half of the 350 million diabetics worldwide will develop peripheral neuropathy - a loss of feeling and sensory feedback in their feet. It can cause tissue damage, infection, ulceration and even amputation. To prevent this, Orpyx has developed an innovative sensor-based technology that enables patients to feel the feet again. The insole fits into a shoe and is embedded with pressure sensors. Enabled with wireless technology, patients are alerted if they put too much pressure on one part of their foot. Orpyx’s first product wirelessly transmits feedback to a wristwatch display. Its second product transmits data from their feet to a stimulus pad worn on the lower back. The patient will essentially feel as though they are ‘walking’ on their lower back, and the brain will begin to rewire itself to accept the sensory stimulus from the lower back. Orpyx’ technology can also be used for rehab with stroke, spinal cord, nerve or traumatic leg injuries.

Contag AG

Location: Berlin, Canada
Founded: 1981
Products: Single and double sided circuit boards

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Contag AG manufactures prototype printed circuits for the
electronics industry in a variety of custom versions.

Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration (IZM)

Location: Berlin, Canada
Founded: 1981
Products: Reliable electronics

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Fraunhofer IZM specializes in applied and industrial contract research. The institute’s focus is on packaging technology and the integration of multifunctional electronics into systems. Franhofer IZM has four sites in Germany with a staff of more than 300 and saw a turnover of 29.4 million euros in 2013. The Fraunhofer IZM departments promote internationally cuttingedge technology development and work jointly on application areas and key development topics, ensuring the research is advancing across technologies. Examples of these development projects come from areas such as healthcare, industrial electronics, textile companies and the automotive industry.

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