NDI (Northern Digital Inc.)

NDI (Northern Digital Inc.)

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Waterloo, Ontario 5,091 followers

Creating optical and electromagnetic navigation solutions for medical device OEM partners globally for over 40 years.

About us

NDI is a global authority in optical and electromagnetic (EM) navigation technology for the medical device market. Fast and accurate medical device tracking is essential to preserving optimal workflow while adding to procedure efficacy and clinician confidence. Our technology has been seamlessly integrated into numerous medical applications, including but not limited to surgical robotics, electrophysiology, neuro, spine, interventional radiology, transcranial magnetic stimulation, ENT, and orthopedics. Our optical and EM navigation solutions integrate into OEM medical devices, providing real-time instrument navigation in a broad range of applications. Backed by over 40 years of industry expertise and innovation, NDI manufactures the most accurate and responsive optical navigation solutions alongside gold standard EM navigation solutions that track sensor embedded OEM instruments without a line of sight. Navigate new possibilities with NDI, your trusted and reliable navigation technology partner.

Website
http://www.ndigital.com
Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Waterloo, Ontario
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1981
Specialties
spatial measurement, medical navigation, medical simulation, surgical robotics, Med Tech, Ultrasound, medical trainers, Optical Navigation, Electromagnetic navigation, Interventional Cardiology, Radiation Oncology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Interventional Radiology, Laparoscopy, ENT, Bronchoscopy, Colonoscopy, Image Guided Surgery Systems, Urology/Gynecology, Transmagnetic Stimulation, spheres, radiation exposure, minimally invasive surgery, 6DOF, surgical navigation systems , medical instruments tracking, surgical tool tracking, robotic-assisted procedures, low latency , high-speed tracking, 3D tracking, Fast Measurement Rate, Ease of Integration, Customization options, sub-millimetre accuracy, Large measurement volume, No line-of-sight, Small sensors, Augmented Reality (AR), Dental Surgery, Guidewire And Catheter Tracking, Spinal Surgery, and Endoscopy

Locations

  • Primary

    103 Randall Drive

    Waterloo, Ontario N2V 1C5, CA

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  • Güttinger Strasse 37

    Radolfzell, 78315, DE

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  • Unit 301, 3/F, Core Building 1

    No. 1 Science Park East Avenue

    Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, New Territories -, HK

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  • 120 Graham Way, Suite 130

    Shelburne, Vermont 05482, US

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  • NDI (Northern Digital Inc.) reposted this

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    Navigation technology is transforming orthopedic applications, reducing x-ray exposure, and enhancing patient outcomes. Small joint orthopedics is the next horizon in medical innovation! Our trusted partner,TINAVI Medical Technologies Co., Ltd, is leading this transformation. Their state-of-the-art TiRobot® Orthopedic Robot system and O-arm intraoperative fluoroscopy system are setting new standards. Ms. Wang, a 58-year-old with a decade-long struggle with left ankle pain, benefited from Tinavi's technology. Her total ankle arthroplasty, performed at Xi'an Honghui Hospital, saw reduced fluoroscopy times (60% less than traditional method) and efficient surgery, leading to excellent post-operative results. Together, in collaboration with Tinavi, NDI is proud to drive these advancements, bringing the best care to patients. Read more about Ms. Wang's story and the innovative technology from Tinavi here. https://lnkd.in/gWvgmWAN #Orthopaedic #Surgery #MedTech

    📢 📢 TiRobot completed the world's first robot-assisted total ankle arthroplasty. Ms. Wang, a 58-year-old woman, has suffered from left ankle pain for more than 10 years and has been receiving conservative treatment at a local hospital. However, in the past year, the patient's left ankle pain symptoms have worsened, accompanied by difficulty in walking, and the quality of life has decreased significantly. On June 5th, Ms. Wang came to the Trauma and Degeneration Ward of the Foot and Ankle Surgery Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Xi'an Honghui Hospital for treatment. After admission and examination, there was varus deformity of the left ankle joint. The pain and tenderness in the front, medial and lateral sides of the left ankle joint were positive, and the plantar flexion and dorsiflexion activities of the left ankle joint were significantly limited. After evaluation, it was considered that the patient's ankle joint function was lost and conservative treatment was ineffective. Ankle joint fusion or total ankle arthroplasty could be performed. After communication with the patient and her family, it was determined to choose total ankle arthroplasty. Doctor Zhao and Doctor Ma completed the total ankle arthroplasty with the cooperation of the TiRobot orthopedic robot system and the O-arm intraoperative fluoroscopy system, and achieved a complete success. The effective fluoroscopy times during the operation were 28 times, which was nearly 60% less than the traditional method; the use time of the lower extremity tourniquet was 74 minutes, which was nearly 30 minutes less than the average time in the past. The prosthesis alignment and position were good after the operation. Photos from MedRobot

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    Electromagnetic tracking can transform medical devices and medical procedures by enabling precise real time tracking inside the body without line of sight. In our latest MedTech Minute Series - Electromagnetic Sensors: From Distortion to Precision - our expert engineers explain how NDI's EM tracking technology works. Here's what you will learn when you watch the video! 🔹 Understanding EM Sensors: The basics of how EM sensors work within magnetic fields. Measuring the position of sensors relative to the field generator. 🔹 Sensor Size and Accuracy: Importance of sensor length and diameter and sensor coil windings. Trade-offs between sensor size and device flexibility. 🔹 Magnetic Sensitivity: Factors affecting sensor accuracy. The field generator's role in sensor performance. 🔹 Integration Challenges: Overcoming limitations in sensor manufacturing and size. Solutions for incorporating sensors into various medical tools. 🔹 Advanced Tracking Capabilities: Benefits of EM tracking for MedTech applications. Precision in tracking the exact point of interest. 🔹 Sensor Types and Applications: Differences between solid core and hollow core sensors. Customization options to meet diverse medical OEM needs. Don't miss out on the detailed insights about NDI’s EM solutions shared in this video! Watch now and see how NDI is pushing the boundaries of medical technology in partnership with leading medical device companies and start-ups. https://lnkd.in/gBtHyHA3

    How NDI's Electromagnetic Sensors Work

    How NDI's Electromagnetic Sensors Work

    https://www.ndigital.com

  • NDI (Northern Digital Inc.) reposted this

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    There's a NEW fully automatic surgical robot for knee replacement on the market... have you heard?   Introducing Meril Life Sciences' MISSO — the first Indian fully automatic orthopaedic robot. This groundbreaking technology — integrated with NDI's Polaris® Vega optical navigation camera system — uses preoperative CT scans and a 6-axis collaborative robot to ensure optimal implant placement and alignment tailored to each patient’s anatomy. With its exceptional measurement accuracy and high-speed tracking, the MISSO can enhance surgical precision and efficiency, potentially leading to better patient outcomes, repeatability across procedures and reduced operation times. Here’s to many more milestones and innovations that benefit both patients and surgical teams! See Lucien Blondel's post below to watch their informative video. We highly recommend watching with the volume on :)! #RoboticSurgery #MedTech #Orthopaedic

    View profile for Lucien Blondel, graphic

    Co-Founder & CTO Quantum Surgical 🤖 🩺| Less Invasive Podcast🎙️| Medical Robotics, Imaging, AI

    In case you've missed the announcement, Meril launched its own active orthopedic robot called MISSO 👇 https://www.misso.ai It's the first Indian fully automatic surgical robot for knee replacement. The system uses preoperative CT scans and a new 6-axis collaborative robot. Meril Life Sciences is a global medtech company headquartered in India with 4000+ employees, business in 100+ countries and subsidiaries in India, USA, Germany, Brazil, Russia, South Africa, Bangladesh and Turkey. The company gained a lot of experience in active ortho robots by ditributing Curexo's CUVIS-joint robot in India. A robot that recently reached 100 installations worldwide. #medtech #roboticsurgery #kneesurgery

  • View organization page for NDI (Northern Digital Inc.), graphic

    5,091 followers

    Electromagnetic tracking can transform medical devices and medical procedures by enabling precise real time tracking inside the body without line of sight. In our latest MedTech Minute Series - Electromagnetic Sensors: From Distortion to Precision - our expert engineers explain how NDI's EM tracking technology works. Here's what you will learn when you watch the video! 🔹 Understanding EM Sensors: The basics of how EM sensors work within magnetic fields. Measuring the position of sensors relative to the field generator. 🔹 Sensor Size and Accuracy: Importance of sensor length and diameter and sensor coil windings. Trade-offs between sensor size and device flexibility. 🔹 Magnetic Sensitivity: Factors affecting sensor accuracy. The field generator's role in sensor performance. 🔹 Integration Challenges: Overcoming limitations in sensor manufacturing and size. Solutions for incorporating sensors into various medical tools. 🔹 Advanced Tracking Capabilities: Benefits of EM tracking for MedTech applications. Precision in tracking the exact point of interest. 🔹 Sensor Types and Applications: Differences between solid core and hollow core sensors. Customization options to meet diverse medical OEM needs. Don't miss out on the detailed insights about NDI’s EM solutions shared in this video! Watch now and see how NDI is pushing the boundaries of medical technology in partnership with leading medical device companies and start-ups. https://lnkd.in/gBtHyHA3

    How NDI's Electromagnetic Sensors Work

    How NDI's Electromagnetic Sensors Work

    https://www.ndigital.com

  • NDI (Northern Digital Inc.) reposted this

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    5,091 followers

    There's a NEW fully automatic surgical robot for knee replacement on the market... have you heard?   Introducing Meril Life Sciences' MISSO — the first Indian fully automatic orthopaedic robot. This groundbreaking technology — integrated with NDI's Polaris® Vega optical navigation camera system — uses preoperative CT scans and a 6-axis collaborative robot to ensure optimal implant placement and alignment tailored to each patient’s anatomy. With its exceptional measurement accuracy and high-speed tracking, the MISSO can enhance surgical precision and efficiency, potentially leading to better patient outcomes, repeatability across procedures and reduced operation times. Here’s to many more milestones and innovations that benefit both patients and surgical teams! See Lucien Blondel's post below to watch their informative video. We highly recommend watching with the volume on :)! #RoboticSurgery #MedTech #Orthopaedic

    View profile for Lucien Blondel, graphic

    Co-Founder & CTO Quantum Surgical 🤖 🩺| Less Invasive Podcast🎙️| Medical Robotics, Imaging, AI

    In case you've missed the announcement, Meril launched its own active orthopedic robot called MISSO 👇 https://www.misso.ai It's the first Indian fully automatic surgical robot for knee replacement. The system uses preoperative CT scans and a new 6-axis collaborative robot. Meril Life Sciences is a global medtech company headquartered in India with 4000+ employees, business in 100+ countries and subsidiaries in India, USA, Germany, Brazil, Russia, South Africa, Bangladesh and Turkey. The company gained a lot of experience in active ortho robots by ditributing Curexo's CUVIS-joint robot in India. A robot that recently reached 100 installations worldwide. #medtech #roboticsurgery #kneesurgery

  • NDI (Northern Digital Inc.) reposted this

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    5,091 followers

    Navigation technology is transforming orthopedic applications, reducing x-ray exposure, and enhancing patient outcomes. Small joint orthopedics is the next horizon in medical innovation! Our trusted partner,TINAVI Medical Technologies Co., Ltd, is leading this transformation. Their state-of-the-art TiRobot® Orthopedic Robot system and O-arm intraoperative fluoroscopy system are setting new standards. Ms. Wang, a 58-year-old with a decade-long struggle with left ankle pain, benefited from Tinavi's technology. Her total ankle arthroplasty, performed at Xi'an Honghui Hospital, saw reduced fluoroscopy times (60% less than traditional method) and efficient surgery, leading to excellent post-operative results. Together, in collaboration with Tinavi, NDI is proud to drive these advancements, bringing the best care to patients. Read more about Ms. Wang's story and the innovative technology from Tinavi here. https://lnkd.in/gWvgmWAN #Orthopaedic #Surgery #MedTech

    📢 📢 TiRobot completed the world's first robot-assisted total ankle arthroplasty. Ms. Wang, a 58-year-old woman, has suffered from left ankle pain for more than 10 years and has been receiving conservative treatment at a local hospital. However, in the past year, the patient's left ankle pain symptoms have worsened, accompanied by difficulty in walking, and the quality of life has decreased significantly. On June 5th, Ms. Wang came to the Trauma and Degeneration Ward of the Foot and Ankle Surgery Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Xi'an Honghui Hospital for treatment. After admission and examination, there was varus deformity of the left ankle joint. The pain and tenderness in the front, medial and lateral sides of the left ankle joint were positive, and the plantar flexion and dorsiflexion activities of the left ankle joint were significantly limited. After evaluation, it was considered that the patient's ankle joint function was lost and conservative treatment was ineffective. Ankle joint fusion or total ankle arthroplasty could be performed. After communication with the patient and her family, it was determined to choose total ankle arthroplasty. Doctor Zhao and Doctor Ma completed the total ankle arthroplasty with the cooperation of the TiRobot orthopedic robot system and the O-arm intraoperative fluoroscopy system, and achieved a complete success. The effective fluoroscopy times during the operation were 28 times, which was nearly 60% less than the traditional method; the use time of the lower extremity tourniquet was 74 minutes, which was nearly 30 minutes less than the average time in the past. The prosthesis alignment and position were good after the operation. Photos from MedRobot

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  • View organization page for NDI (Northern Digital Inc.), graphic

    5,091 followers

    Navigation technology is transforming orthopedic applications, reducing x-ray exposure, and enhancing patient outcomes. Small joint orthopedics is the next horizon in medical innovation! Our trusted partner,TINAVI Medical Technologies Co., Ltd, is leading this transformation. Their state-of-the-art TiRobot® Orthopedic Robot system and O-arm intraoperative fluoroscopy system are setting new standards. Ms. Wang, a 58-year-old with a decade-long struggle with left ankle pain, benefited from Tinavi's technology. Her total ankle arthroplasty, performed at Xi'an Honghui Hospital, saw reduced fluoroscopy times (60% less than traditional method) and efficient surgery, leading to excellent post-operative results. Together, in collaboration with Tinavi, NDI is proud to drive these advancements, bringing the best care to patients. Read more about Ms. Wang's story and the innovative technology from Tinavi here. https://lnkd.in/gWvgmWAN #Orthopaedic #Surgery #MedTech

    📢 📢 TiRobot completed the world's first robot-assisted total ankle arthroplasty. Ms. Wang, a 58-year-old woman, has suffered from left ankle pain for more than 10 years and has been receiving conservative treatment at a local hospital. However, in the past year, the patient's left ankle pain symptoms have worsened, accompanied by difficulty in walking, and the quality of life has decreased significantly. On June 5th, Ms. Wang came to the Trauma and Degeneration Ward of the Foot and Ankle Surgery Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Xi'an Honghui Hospital for treatment. After admission and examination, there was varus deformity of the left ankle joint. The pain and tenderness in the front, medial and lateral sides of the left ankle joint were positive, and the plantar flexion and dorsiflexion activities of the left ankle joint were significantly limited. After evaluation, it was considered that the patient's ankle joint function was lost and conservative treatment was ineffective. Ankle joint fusion or total ankle arthroplasty could be performed. After communication with the patient and her family, it was determined to choose total ankle arthroplasty. Doctor Zhao and Doctor Ma completed the total ankle arthroplasty with the cooperation of the TiRobot orthopedic robot system and the O-arm intraoperative fluoroscopy system, and achieved a complete success. The effective fluoroscopy times during the operation were 28 times, which was nearly 60% less than the traditional method; the use time of the lower extremity tourniquet was 74 minutes, which was nearly 30 minutes less than the average time in the past. The prosthesis alignment and position were good after the operation. Photos from MedRobot

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  • NDI (Northern Digital Inc.) reposted this

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    There's a NEW fully automatic surgical robot for knee replacement on the market... have you heard?   Introducing Meril Life Sciences' MISSO — the first Indian fully automatic orthopaedic robot. This groundbreaking technology — integrated with NDI's Polaris® Vega optical navigation camera system — uses preoperative CT scans and a 6-axis collaborative robot to ensure optimal implant placement and alignment tailored to each patient’s anatomy. With its exceptional measurement accuracy and high-speed tracking, the MISSO can enhance surgical precision and efficiency, potentially leading to better patient outcomes, repeatability across procedures and reduced operation times. Here’s to many more milestones and innovations that benefit both patients and surgical teams! See Lucien Blondel's post below to watch their informative video. We highly recommend watching with the volume on :)! #RoboticSurgery #MedTech #Orthopaedic

    View profile for Lucien Blondel, graphic

    Co-Founder & CTO Quantum Surgical 🤖 🩺| Less Invasive Podcast🎙️| Medical Robotics, Imaging, AI

    In case you've missed the announcement, Meril launched its own active orthopedic robot called MISSO 👇 https://www.misso.ai It's the first Indian fully automatic surgical robot for knee replacement. The system uses preoperative CT scans and a new 6-axis collaborative robot. Meril Life Sciences is a global medtech company headquartered in India with 4000+ employees, business in 100+ countries and subsidiaries in India, USA, Germany, Brazil, Russia, South Africa, Bangladesh and Turkey. The company gained a lot of experience in active ortho robots by ditributing Curexo's CUVIS-joint robot in India. A robot that recently reached 100 installations worldwide. #medtech #roboticsurgery #kneesurgery

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    Ten more days to apply for the KUKA Innovation Award 2025! If you're passionate about Med Tech, keep reading....this could be your chance. Picture yourself as the next trailblazer in the field of medical robotics after YOU come up with the BEST innovative medical robotics application idea to win the KUKA Innovation Award in 2025! Now, imagine being provided a free long-term loan of a KUKA LBR Med Robot and NDI Polaris® Optical camera with training and coaching to develop your visionary idea! This opportunity culminates in the final winner receiving 20,000 Euro prize and the opportunity to showcase their solution at a huge medical trade fair in the KUKA booth. Have you seen a KUKA trade fair booth!? WOW! So much possibility! This can become your reality if you enter KUKA’s Medical Robotics Challenge 2.0 where you’ll have the opportunity to win the KUKA Innovation Award 2025! Here's what you need to do: Demonstrate the interaction between robotics and humans through new potential medical applications. Easy right 😊. Trust in your genius! If you're confident that your cutting-edge robotic innovation has the potential to enhance patient well-being, elevate the standard of care, improve patient satisfaction, revolutionize workflow, or pioneer breakthrough technology in diagnostics, rehabilitation, or any therapeutic domain, seize this opportunity. Don’t forget to think about the future! Will you incorporate AI? Sensors? Vision systems? This is your chance to shine! The winner of KUKA Innovation Award will be chosen during the awards ceremony at the trade fair. That’s where you’d receive your prize money of 20,000 Euros. We believe in you! Here’s how you sign up. Click the link below to apply now until June 28, 2024 https://lnkd.in/dHAAmz87. Grateful for the opportunity to partner with KUKA for this amazing opportunity! NDI and KUKA continue to strengthen our partnership and advance the medical robotics industry together. We can’t wait to see your innovative ideas! #MedTech #Innovation #MedicalDevices

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    5,091 followers

    There's a NEW fully automatic surgical robot for knee replacement on the market... have you heard?   Introducing Meril Life Sciences' MISSO — the first Indian fully automatic orthopaedic robot. This groundbreaking technology — integrated with NDI's Polaris® Vega optical navigation camera system — uses preoperative CT scans and a 6-axis collaborative robot to ensure optimal implant placement and alignment tailored to each patient’s anatomy. With its exceptional measurement accuracy and high-speed tracking, the MISSO can enhance surgical precision and efficiency, potentially leading to better patient outcomes, repeatability across procedures and reduced operation times. Here’s to many more milestones and innovations that benefit both patients and surgical teams! See Lucien Blondel's post below to watch their informative video. We highly recommend watching with the volume on :)! #RoboticSurgery #MedTech #Orthopaedic

    View profile for Lucien Blondel, graphic

    Co-Founder & CTO Quantum Surgical 🤖 🩺| Less Invasive Podcast🎙️| Medical Robotics, Imaging, AI

    In case you've missed the announcement, Meril launched its own active orthopedic robot called MISSO 👇 https://www.misso.ai It's the first Indian fully automatic surgical robot for knee replacement. The system uses preoperative CT scans and a new 6-axis collaborative robot. Meril Life Sciences is a global medtech company headquartered in India with 4000+ employees, business in 100+ countries and subsidiaries in India, USA, Germany, Brazil, Russia, South Africa, Bangladesh and Turkey. The company gained a lot of experience in active ortho robots by ditributing Curexo's CUVIS-joint robot in India. A robot that recently reached 100 installations worldwide. #medtech #roboticsurgery #kneesurgery

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