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3D Systems Introduces New SimbionixRobotics Training Platform
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, September 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
- New Simbionix RobotiX Mentor(TM) is the only hands-on, complete procedural
training simulator for robotic surgery skills
- Company demonstrates new module at European Association of Urology (EAU)
Robotic Urology Section (ERUS)
3D Systems [http://www.3dsystems.com ] (NYSE:DDD) announced today the addition of the
Simbionix RobotiX Mentor [http://simbionix.com/simulators/robotix-mentor ](TM), a new
robotic surgery skills and procedural training simulator, which is being shown for the
first time at the ERUS exhibition in Amsterdam, The Netherlands from September 17 to 19
(booth #7).
Robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery represents a growing portion of overall
surgical volume, and the increased demand means the needs for training for robotic surgery
has increased, and it is expected that this trend will continue in the coming years.
The RobotiX Mentor cross-specialty robotic surgery training system meets these needs
with its advanced simulator platform with realistic training modules
[http://simbionix.com/simulators/robotix-mentor/library-of-modules ].
Basic skills and suturing modules provide the opportunity for surgeons of all levels
of expertise to efficiently train on the required robotic skills and are the basis of the
simulator curriculum. The RobotiX Mentor is the only robotic training simulator that
offers a truly interactive environment that enables surgeons and residents to experience
partial and entire robotic clinical procedures.
The simulator is integrated into 3DS' online curricula management system,
MentorLearn(TM) [http://simbionix.com/educational-programs/mentorlearn ], to help programs
incorporate the simulator and unique procedure modules into the robotic curriculum. The
MentorLearn system provides technical skills reporting and assessment and customization of
curriculum, benchmarks and scores. Studies suggest that training within a
proficiency-based virtual reality curriculum may reduce errors during real surgical
procedures, making the patient the ultimate benefactor.
In addition, 3DS plans to incorporate its Bespoke Modeling
[http://www.3dsystems.com/solutions/services/bespoke-modeling ](TM), cloud-based,
easy-to-use, affordable 3D modeling service, into its Simbionix simulators. When used in
conjunction with Simbionix technology, Bespoke Modeling gives medical professionals the
power to communicate more effectively and improve medical learning and training. Bespoke
Modeling makes it easy to view patient-specific 3D data, bookmark views, add annotations,
explore specific anatomical structures and then produce full color 3D models, print
on-site or through 3DS' cloud printing services.
"We expect that the future direction of integrating simulation based training and
curriculum will expand," said Ran Bronstein, Vice President, Chief Research and Operations
Officer, 3DS. "We will continue to work in collaboration with institutions and
associations to fulfill training and operative needs for complex surgical procedures based
on our new simulation and 3D printing technologies."
3D Systems offers a full array of Simbionix medical training simulators, including
PROcedure Rehearsal Studio(TM) [http://simbionix.com/clinical-rehearsal ] for case
rehearsal and planning and MentorLearn(TM)
[http://simbionix.com/educational-programs/mentorlearn ] Simulator Training Management to
advance clinical performance and optimize procedural outcomes through education and
collaboration. More information on Simbionix products can be found on
http://www.simbionix.com.
Learn more about 3DS' commitment to manufacturing the future today at
http://www.3dsystems.com.
About 3D Systems
3D Systems is pioneering 3D printing for everyone. 3DS provides the most advanced and
comprehensive 3D design-to-manufacturing solutions including 3D printers, print materials
and cloud sourced custom parts. Its powerful digital thread empowers professionals and
consumers everywhere to bring their ideas to life in material choices including plastics,
metals, ceramics and edibles. 3DS' leading healthcare solutions include integrated 3D
planning and printing for personalized surgery and patient specific medical and dental
devices. Its democratized 3D design and inspection products embody the latest perceptual,
capture and touch technology. Its products and services replace and complement traditional
methods with improved results and reduced time to outcomes. These solutions are used to
rapidly design, create, communicate, plan, guide, prototype or produce functional parts,
devices and assemblies, empowering customers to manufacture the future.
More information on the company is available athttp://www.3DSystems.com.
Investor Contact:
Stacey Witten,
Stacey.Witten@3dsystems.com
Media Contact:
Alyssa Hoyt,
Press@3dsystems.com
3D Systems
3D Systems Introduces New SimbionixRobotics Training Platform
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, September 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
- New Simbionix RobotiX Mentor(TM) is the only hands-on, complete procedural
training simulator for robotic surgery skills
- Company demonstrates new module at European Association of Urology (EAU)
Robotic Urology Section (ERUS)
3D Systems [http://www.3dsystems.com ] (NYSE:DDD) announced today the addition of the
Simbionix RobotiX Mentor [http://simbionix.com/simulators/robotix-mentor ](TM), a new
robotic surgery skills and procedural training simulator, which is being shown for the
first time at the ERUS exhibition in Amsterdam, The Netherlands from September 17 to 19
(booth #7).
Robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery represents a growing portion of overall
surgical volume, and the increased demand means the needs for training for robotic surgery
has increased, and it is expected that this trend will continue in the coming years.
The RobotiX Mentor cross-specialty robotic surgery training system meets these needs
with its advanced simulator platform with realistic training modules
[http://simbionix.com/simulators/robotix-mentor/library-of-modules ].
Basic skills and suturing modules provide the opportunity for surgeons of all levels
of expertise to efficiently train on the required robotic skills and are the basis of the
simulator curriculum. The RobotiX Mentor is the only robotic training simulator that
offers a truly interactive environment that enables surgeons and residents to experience
partial and entire robotic clinical procedures.
The simulator is integrated into 3DS' online curricula management system,
MentorLearn(TM) [http://simbionix.com/educational-programs/mentorlearn ], to help programs
incorporate the simulator and unique procedure modules into the robotic curriculum. The
MentorLearn system provides technical skills reporting and assessment and customization of
curriculum, benchmarks and scores. Studies suggest that training within a
proficiency-based virtual reality curriculum may reduce errors during real surgical
procedures, making the patient the ultimate benefactor.
In addition, 3DS plans to incorporate its Bespoke Modeling
[http://www.3dsystems.com/solutions/services/bespoke-modeling ](TM), cloud-based,
easy-to-use, affordable 3D modeling service, into its Simbionix simulators. When used in
conjunction with Simbionix technology, Bespoke Modeling gives medical professionals the
power to communicate more effectively and improve medical learning and training. Bespoke
Modeling makes it easy to view patient-specific 3D data, bookmark views, add annotations,
explore specific anatomical structures and then produce full color 3D models, print
on-site or through 3DS' cloud printing services.
"We expect that the future direction of integrating simulation based training and
curriculum will expand," said Ran Bronstein, Vice President, Chief Research and Operations
Officer, 3DS. "We will continue to work in collaboration with institutions and
associations to fulfill training and operative needs for complex surgical procedures based
on our new simulation and 3D printing technologies."
3D Systems offers a full array of Simbionix medical training simulators, including
PROcedure Rehearsal Studio(TM) [http://simbionix.com/clinical-rehearsal ] for case
rehearsal and planning and MentorLearn(TM)
[http://simbionix.com/educational-programs/mentorlearn ] Simulator Training Management to
advance clinical performance and optimize procedural outcomes through education and
collaboration. More information on Simbionix products can be found on
http://www.simbionix.com.
Learn more about 3DS' commitment to manufacturing the future today at
http://www.3dsystems.com.
About 3D Systems
3D Systems is pioneering 3D printing for everyone. 3DS provides the most advanced and
comprehensive 3D design-to-manufacturing solutions including 3D printers, print materials
and cloud sourced custom parts. Its powerful digital thread empowers professionals and
consumers everywhere to bring their ideas to life in material choices including plastics,
metals, ceramics and edibles. 3DS' leading healthcare solutions include integrated 3D
planning and printing for personalized surgery and patient specific medical and dental
devices. Its democratized 3D design and inspection products embody the latest perceptual,
capture and touch technology. Its products and services replace and complement traditional
methods with improved results and reduced time to outcomes. These solutions are used to
rapidly design, create, communicate, plan, guide, prototype or produce functional parts,
devices and assemblies, empowering customers to manufacture the future.
More information on the company is available athttp://www.3DSystems.com.
Investor Contact:
Stacey Witten,
Stacey.Witten@3dsystems.com
Media Contact:
Alyssa Hoyt,
Press@3dsystems.com
3D Systems