The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), has announced an investment of over $25.7 million to help 10 Vancouver-based organizations fuel the B.C. economy. The investment includes over $16 million for eight companies through the Business Scale-Up and Productivity program and over $9 million for […]
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Frontier Collective Announces Flagship Summit to Connect Global Leaders with Local Startups
Frontier Collective has created a flagship summit aimed at connecting global investors, leaders, and stakeholders with metaverse and Web3 leaders in Vancouver. The local nonprofit announced today that the inaugural Frontier Summit will take place in mid-August. “Frontier technologies are thriving in this region and we see a tremendous opportunity to cement Vancouver’s position both nationally […]
FDA Authorizes PrecisionOS to Market VR Surgical Planning Tool
Vancouver’s PrecisionOS has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its InVisionOS™ virtual reality surgical planning tool. The patented software, to be available in early 2022, lets surgeons use an Oculus Quest 2 device to do preoperative planning. Currently surgeons view a simulated 3D image of the patient on a computer […]
BC Tech Announces Winners of 2021 Technology Impact Awards
Now in their 28th year, the Technology Impact Awards (TIAs) have never had more reasons to celebrate than they did last night at Science World. The sold-out TIAs Gala returned to an in-person format while also broadcasting the event live to the tech community. “It was wonderful to come together as a community and experience […]
PrecisionOS Launches First Fully Interactive Robotics Platform in VR
Vancouver’s PrecisionOS, the creators of the medical-grade virtual reality (VR) learning platform, has unveiled the world’s first fully interactive robotics platform in VR. Typical surgical education involves flying surgeons, residents, and sales reps to a facility with a robot, which is not only costly, but occurs weeks to months prior to the first case, rendering […]
CubicFarms, Damon Motorcycles, & PrecisionOS Receive Fast Company World Changing Ideas Awards
Three Vancouver companies have been recognized by Fast Company magazine with a 2021 Fast Company World Changing Idea Award. CubicFarms, Damon Motors, and PrecisionOS were all recognized with Honorable Mentions. The Fast Company World Changing Ideas Awards honor the businesses, policies, projects, and concepts that are actively engaged and deeply committed to pursuing innovation when it comes […]
Pandemic Reveals The Need For Virtual Medical Training Tools
With elective procedures on hold in many jurisdictions during the pandemic, surgeons and nurses have been discovering the benefits of virtual interactive tools to keep their skills sharp and to learn new techniques, and two Vancouver-based tech companies behind such tools are getting greater attention as a result. When elective surgeries such as hip and […]
Precision OS Makes Major Breakthrough in Arthroscopy Education
Precision OS Technology has created the first-of-its-kind arthroscopy simulator available on a mobile, wireless device (Oculus Quest) which will also be used by CONMED International for surgeon education. The Vancouver company calls this development a major breakthrough in basic and advanced fundamentals of arthroscopy training. The Precision OS method of VR simulation has proven superior […]
Precision OS Expands to Train Orthopedic Surgical Nurses
Virtual reality learning platform Precision OS is expanding into orthopedic surgical nurse training to meet an increased demand for remote training. Originally focused on surgeons, the developers of the proficiency-based, medical-grade VR platform is now committed to advancing perioperative orthopedic nursing staff’s skill set as well. Precision OS technology will enhance orthopedic skills in support […]
Precision OS Uses VR To Train More Than 300 Sales Reps In 30 Minutes
Precision OS Technology has carried out the first-ever and largest virtual reality training event of its kind for medical device sales reps. Held last month, the event brought together more than 300 medical device representatives who simultaneously accessed the training module on a complex surgical procedure. The Precision OS training uses the mobile Oculus Quest […]