I-Med Technology

I-Med Technology, established in July 2018, is a Dutch company operating in the surgical devices sector. The firm is the result of a joint venture between its founders, Vincent Graham and Jaap Heukelom, and institutional partners Brightlands VPZL and Quaestinvest B.V. The company's genesis stems from the extensive experience of its founders. Vincent Graham has been a notable figure in Virtual and Augmented Reality for over two decades, having developed the Visette®45ST, the first professional high-resolution Augmented Reality Head-Mounted Display (HMD), in 2006. His work has spanned military simulation and medical applications, including the development of a 3D head-mounted microscope for dental procedures, which laid the groundwork for the company's current focus. Jaap Heukelom, with a background in electrical engineering from TU-Delft and experience in operations, strategy, and sales at companies like Philips and Thomson/Thales, joined Graham in 2015 to spearhead business development.

The company's core offering is a lightweight, digital surgical loupe, weighing under 250 grams. This device is engineered to replace traditional surgical magnifying glasses, providing surgeons with a Full HD 3D stereoscopic image. A key feature is its ability to overlay pre-operative diagnostic information, such as 3D scans, directly into the surgeon's field of view. This augmented reality capability allows for enhanced precision during procedures. Additionally, the system is equipped with powerful, integrated LED lighting and can make 3D recordings of the entire surgical procedure for evaluation, training, or documentation purposes. The loupe is a wearable, wireless system controlled via a tablet, offering adjustable zoom and remote viewing capabilities, which can be used for training and remote assistance. I-Med Technology is situated at the Brightlands Health Campus in Maastricht, placing it in close proximity to the Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+), which serves as a key launching customer.

The business model centers on the manufacturing and sale of these specialized surgical instruments to the healthcare sector. By providing a digital alternative to standard analog loupes, I-Med Technology targets a wide range of surgical disciplines. The company's financial structure is supported by venture capital, having secured investments from entities including 819 Capital Partners, Limburg Development and Investment Company, and Brightlands Maastricht Health Campus. Keywords: digital surgical loupe, augmented reality surgery, medical imaging, surgical devices, head-mounted display, 3D surgical visualization, medtech, surgical navigation, healthcare technology, Vincent Graham, Jaap Heukelom, Brightlands Health Campus, surgical video recording, minimally invasive surgery, stereoscopic imaging, medical device manufacturer, surgical ergonomics, pre-operative data overlay, surgical training tools, operating room technology