TUTTLINGEN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 8, 2025--
The family-owned MedTech company KARL STORZ is pleased to announce the acquisition of the medical business of T1V, a US-based visual collaboration software company. KARL STORZ has had a longstanding partnership with T1V to build its existing CollaboratOR portfolio. This acquisition marks a significant step for KARL STORZ in shaping integrated hardware and software solutions for digital surgery in global operating rooms, complementing its state-of-the-art endoscopes and high-end medical solutions. The CollaboratOR has been sold exclusively through KARL STORZ since 2018.
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T1V drives technological solutions in the operating room
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, T1V is a leading innovator in large-scale, interactive technology. The CollaboratOR portfolio offers a sophisticated hardware and software cloud ecosystem accessed through a large-format touch display. This system provides surgical staff with real-time clinical data, pre-operative and real-time images, preference cards, and other critical data throughout the peri-operative process. The cloud ecosystem is integral to enabling real-time collaboration during surgery and is designed to significantly improve workflow for major healthcare enterprises. KARL STORZ’s extensive customer base, including healthcare enterprises worldwide, will benefit from the integration into the company of T1V’s digital competencies and intellectual property, which includes all its patents in visual collaboration software. This will enhance capabilities in multi-touch data interaction, cloud-based collaboration, low-latency streaming, multi-view windowing, and remote support. The CollaboratOR is a crucial part of KARL STORZ's digital ecosystem offering, which will continue to grow.
Commitment to meet the future needs of healthcare partners
“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, KARL STORZ’s Chief Operating Officer. “It ensures the future development of our CollaboratOR range, which enhances our ability to empower healthcare partners to excel daily, improving patients' lives globally.” The acquired T1V medical business will be fully integrated into KARL STORZ over the next 12 months, including all operations, research and development activities, sales support, and technical services. As part of the acquisition, a team of ten T1V employees relevant to the medical business will transition to KARL STORZ. Christy Gaudet, KARL STORZ’s Vice President Sales & Marketing Surgical & OR1 in the US, added: “Hundreds of successful CollaboratOR installations exemplify our dedication to innovation and digitalization. We are proud to offer a unique, best-in-class integration solution, highlighted by CollaboratOR and strengthened by this acquisition.”
About KARL STORZ
The medical technology company KARL STORZ was founded in 1945 in Tuttlingen, Germany, and is an international leader in the world of endoscopy. Now in its third generation, the family-owned company employs 9,400 people in more than 40 countries worldwide. The company portfolio includes 13,000 products for human and veterinary medicine. KARL STORZ stands for visionary design, precision craftsmanship and clinical effectiveness. Production sites are located in Germany, the USA, Switzerland and Estonia. For more information, please visit: www.karlstorz.com
About T1V
T1V is a visual collaboration software company, providing cutting-edge solutions that bring teams together in high-impact spaces. Its flagship platform, ThinkHub ®, delivers a dynamic digital workspace designed for seamless, flexible collaboration, empowering teams to connect from anywhere, on any device. T1V also partners with industry leaders as a white-label product development shop, designing exclusive, touch-interactive products customized to meet the unique needs of each industry. Its software ecosystem supports complete interoperability with a wide range of devices, programs, and platforms, enhancing today’s collaborative meeting and learning spaces. For more information, please visit: www.t1v.com
KARL STORZ has acquired the medical business of T1V, its partner in manufacturing the CollaboratOR portfolio of large-format interactive touch displays, designed to empower surgical teams with real-time clinical data and images to enhance collaboration and streamline workflows. (Photo: Business Wire)
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona clinched its 28th Spanish league title after Lamine Yamal starred in its 2-0 win at crosstown rival Espanyol on Thursday.
Yamal scored in the 53rd minute when the teenage phenom slid past two defenders along the edge of the area before he whipped one of his now trademark left-footed curlers into the corner of the net.
It was a fitting culmination to Yamal's season. The 17-year-old excelled for Barcelona with his goals, dribbling and playmaking as he confirmed his status as the next big star of global soccer.
Fermín López scored in stoppage time after Espanyol was reduced to 10 men in the 80th when Leandro Cabrera saw a direct red for hitting Yamal in the stomach while disputing a ball.
Barcelona won the title with two rounds remaining. It completed a domestic double with the Copa del Rey title and reached the Champions League semifinals in a fantastic first season for coach Hansi Flick.
Flick’s team virtually ended Madrid’s title defense when it beat its top rival 4-3 on Sunday, making it four of four clasico victories across all competitions this season.
Madrid's victory over Mallorca on Wednesday impeded Barcelona from winning the title without playing. But the Catalan club needed just two points from its final three games of the season.
Barcelona’s players danced briefly on the field to celebrate while sprinklers wet them with water.
Espanyol outplayed its wealthier rival in the first half. But Urko González shot wide on a counterattack early on and Javi Puado couldn’t beat Wojciech Szczesny in a one-on-one opportunity.
But Yamal's great shot put Barcelona in control. Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García, who is linked to a move to a big club this summer, including Barcelona, dove but couldn’t reach the perfectly placed shot.
Espanyol needed to a good result from the derby as it hopes to stay out of the relegation fight. Espanyol remained in 16th place and five points from the drop zone.
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Barcelona players celebrate after a goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Espanyol and Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Barcelona's Fermin Lopez, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Espanyol at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal reacts after scoring during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Espanyol and Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Espanyol's Antoniu Roca, left, attempts a shot at goal in front of Barcelona's Gerard Martin during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Espanyol at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Espanyol's Javi Puado, left, attempts a shot at goal in front of Barcelona's Andreas Christensen during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Espanyol at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, left, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Espanyol at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal spits out water as he warms up prior to a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Espanyol at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal drinks water as he warms up prior to a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Espanyol at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, center, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Espanyol at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, left, runs with the ball past Espanyol's Carlos Romero during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Espanyol at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, left, celebrates with his teammate Alejandro Balde after scoring his side's opening goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Espanyol at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal attempts a shot at goal to scores his side's opening goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Espanyol at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
