Germany-based KARL STORZ has acquired the medical business of T1V, a visual collaboration software company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The acquisition strengthens KARL STORZ's position in integrated hardware and software solutions for digital surgery and expands its CollaboratOR portfolio of interactive touch displays, which provide real-time clinical data and images to enhance surgical workflows.

The CollaboratOR, developed in partnership with T1V, has been exclusively distributed by KARL STORZ since 2018. This acquisition ensures the continued development of the platform and integrates T1V's intellectual property, including patents in cloud-based collaboration, low-latency streaming, and multi-view windowing. The move aligns with KARL STORZ's focus on digital surgery innovations and global operating room solutions.
Founded in 1945, KARL STORZ is a leader in endoscopy and medical technology, employing 9,400 people across more than 40 countries. In December, the company announced the U.S. launch of Pathway.AI, an advanced tool designed to streamline operating room workflows.

“This strategic acquisition underscores our commitment to preparing for future opportunities to advance progress in digital surgery and shape the future of medicine,” said Stefan Ort, chief operating officer of KARL STORZ.

T1V’s CollaboratOR ecosystem combines advanced hardware with a cloud-based software platform, enabling surgical teams to access critical perioperative data in real time. The acquisition includes the transition of ten T1V employees focused on the medical business to KARL STORZ and will see the division fully integrated over the next 12 months, encompassing operations, research and development, sales, and technical support.

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