RIMASYS

What RIMASYS does

RIMASYS GmbH, headquartered in Cologne, Germany and founded in 2016, develops patented lifelike fracture simulation technology for surgical education and MedTech research and development. The company's core offering combines biomechanical algorithms with cadaveric specimens and intact soft-tissue mantles to produce reproducible, realistic fractures across the shoulder, hip, knee, elbow, wrist, hand, ankle, foot, and craniomaxillofacial regions, complemented by 3D bone segmentation from CT/MRI datasets, 3D-printed anatomical models, and full specimen logistics services from procurement to cremation. The technical foundation enables three integrated business lines: a hardware-like specimen and imaging data business, a Venue & Services business operating the Cadlab Training Center, Film Studio, and Mobile Wetlab in Cologne plus three US bioskills labs (San Diego, Fall River, Miami) with up to 40 stations each, and an Education business under the World Surgery Tour platform spanning the World Surgery Tour TV video platform, the rebranded World Surgery Tour Hands-On courses, and an annual Summit event.

RIMASYS serves orthopedic and trauma surgeons, medical schools and universities, and MedTech companies including Stryker, Johnson & Johnson, Smith+Nephew, Arthrex, Zimmer Biomet, BBraun, Hartmann, and Siemens Healthineers. It monetizes through quote-based pricing on specimens, imaging studies, 3D-printed models, facility and mobile lab rentals, and training services, with payment typically due before engagement and non-refundable fees outside of a tiered cancellation policy. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales and field specialists with channel-led demand through MedTech partners and medical society endorsements from AO Foundation, BDC, DGOU, DKG, ESSKA, AGA, AUC, and Junges Forum. Go-to-market also leans heavily event-driven: approximately 150 educational events per year, including ISAKOS Biennial Congress demonstrations and the annual World Surgery Tour Summit.

In March 2021, RIMASYS entered a strategic partnership with the Swiss-based AO Foundation that was escalated in 2024 into a full acquisition by the AO Foundation, the company's current parent. 2024 also brought a US market entry via Rimasys Inc. in Fall River, Massachusetts, a rebrand of Trauma Academy to World Surgery Tour Hands-On, and a top-of-house leadership transition with Miriam Stadthalter appointed CEO on January 1, 2024, replacing founder Marc Ebinger, alongside the departure of CFO Jan Jennes.

Name

RIMASYS

Legal name

RIMASYS GmbH

Website

https://rimasys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

RIMASYS provides patented lifelike fracture simulations in cadaveric specimens, advanced 3D imaging, 3D bone printing, training facilities, and the World Surgery Tour education platform. It serves orthopedic and trauma surgeons, medical schools, and major MedTech companies across Germany, the US, and select international markets, and is owned by the AO Foundation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surgical Education and Training

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic Trauma & Extremities Fixation (Plates/Screws/Nails/External Fixation) (HLAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical & Dental Prototyping (Models, Guides, Pre-Op Planning) (IMAAAFAI), X-ray & Fluoroscopy Systems (HLAHABAA)

Keywords

• Surgical education services
• Fracture simulation technology
• Medical training facilities
• Anatomical specimen preparation
• Biomechanical imaging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cologne

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Specimen Sales: Sales of lifelike fractured and unfractured anatomical specimens (fresh frozen, embalmed, or custom-prepared) for surgical training and research. Specimens include upper and lower extremity fractures covering shoulder, hip, knee, elbow, wrist, hand, ankle, and foot.
2. Imaging & 3D Printing Services: Advanced imaging services (CT, MRI datasets) and 3D printing for pre-operative planning, R&D, and custom implant development. Provides detailed anatomical datasets, segmented CAD files, and custom anatomical models.
3. Venue & Facility Rental: Rental of training facilities including Cadlab Training Center, Film Studio, and Mobile Wetlab in Cologne, Germany. Provides professional spaces for medical education and surgical filming.
4. Training & Education Services: Hands-on surgical training courses, live-streamed events, video tutorials, and live demonstrations through World Surgery Tour platform. Includes OK DOC principles-based courses for surgery planning and implant selection.
5. Mobile Lab Services: On-site mobile lab setup and field specialist support for customer facilities. Includes specimen procurement, equipment setup, on-site technical assistance, and post-event clean-up and waste disposal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

RIMASYS manufactures and delivers patented lifelike fracture simulations in cadaveric specimens with intact soft-tissue mantle for orthopedic and trauma surgical training. The company provides a comprehensive surgical education ecosystem including 3D CT/MRI imaging, 3D bone segmentation and printing, specimen logistics, hands-on training courses, bioskills labs in the US (San Diego, Fall River, Miami) and Germany (Cologne), mobile lab services, and the World Surgery Tour education platform.

Product overview

RIMASYS operates as a comprehensive surgical education ecosystem offering patented lifelike fracture simulations in cadaveric specimens (its core product under the Rimasys Anatomical Solutions brand), advanced CT and 3D X-Ray imaging services powered by Siemens Cios Spin technology, 3D bone segmentation and printing, and end-to-end specimen logistics. The company provides education through its World Surgery Tour platform (including World Surgery Tour Hands-On courses, World Surgery Tour TV video platform, and the annual Summit event), operates training facilities under the Cadlab brand in Cologne (Film Studio, Training Center), and offers US-based bioskills labs in San Diego, Fall River, and Miami. Mobile Services bring fully equipped labs to customer locations, supported by Field Specialists. The portfolio integrates these offerings to deliver pre-operative planning, R&D support, implant development, and hands-on surgical training across the entire education value chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rimasys Anatomical Solutions: Revolutionizing surgical education with patented lifelike fractures, providing realistic injuries for practical surgical skill trainings and product development in conjunction with anatomic human specimens
• RFx
• World Surgery Tour
• Cadlab
• World Surgery Tour Hands-On
• The Summit

Products and services

• Lifelike Fractures & Specimens

Quantifiable outcome

• 252 orthopaedic and trauma surgeons trained in 14 courses as of April 2020
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• AO FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2021Strategic partnership for developing high-fidelity solutions to educate surgeons. AO Foundation integrates Rimasys products and services in selected high-end surgical training formats globally and leverages Rimasys' innovation capabilities including online education, 3D virtual interaction platform, and AI-powered support tools. AO Foundation brings 60 years of orthopedics and trauma surgery expertise. This partnership evolved into an acquisition of RIMASYS by the AO Foundation.
• StrykercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium industry partner collaborating with Rimasys to advance orthopedic care through top-quality services and innovative solutions.
• Johnson & JohnsoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium industry partner supporting Rimasys in providing top-quality services and innovative solutions to the orthopedic community.
• Smith+NephewcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium industry partner collaborating with Rimasys for orthopedic care advancement.
• ArthrexcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium industry partner working with Rimasys on surgical education and training solutions.
• Zimmer BiometcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium industry partner supporting Rimasys in delivering innovative orthopedic solutions.
• BBrauncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium industry partner collaborating with Rimasys for orthopedic care advancement.
• HartmanncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium industry partner supporting Rimasys in providing top-quality services.
• Siemens HealthineerscoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium technology partner providing imaging equipment including Siemens Cios Spin technology for high-resolution 3D imaging.
• BDC (Professional Association of German Surgeons)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner taking on the patronage of the World Surgery Tour. Provides unique benefits to surgeons including free access to WorldSurgeryTourTV video platform.
• Trauma AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation brand now part of World Surgery Tour family, pioneering novel surgical education course concepts using Rimasys facilities and products.
• Depuy SynthescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium industry partner collaborating with Rimasys on orthopedic solutions.
• KLS MartincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner receiving complete turnkey solutions for clinical training courses including pre-fractured specimens, PPE, drapes, dressings, diagnostic imaging, and consumables.
• GHScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner with collaborative training support including quick and practical solutions, proactive risk assessment, and structured communication.
• ConMedcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical device partner receiving surgical demonstration support at ISAKOS events with team handling onsite logistics, tissue and equipment coordination.
• ISAKOScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational orthopedic society partner for surgical demonstration programs at Biennial Congresses, including onsite logistics management and faculty support.
• DGOUminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Society for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery - society partner for educational programs.
• DKGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Knee Society - society partner including DKG Junges Knie (Young Knee) section.
• ESSKAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy - society partner.
• AGAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArbeitsgemeinschaft für Arthroskopie - society partner for arthroscopy education.
• AUCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAkademie der Unfallchirurgie GmbH - educational partner cooperating on Lifelike Fracture Simulation course concept.
• Junges ForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoung surgeons forum - educational partner for next-generation surgeon development.
• BG KlinikenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBG Hospitals - clinic partner integrating Lifelike Fracture Simulation into internal training programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sawbones (Pacific Research Laboratories): Sawbones manufactures synthetic orthopedic bone models and test materials widely used for surgical training, product testing, and biomechanical research. Directly comparable to RIMASYS in serving orthopedic surgeon training and MedTech implant R&D, though it competes via synthetic rather than cadaveric specimens.
• SynDaver Labs: SynDaver produces high-fidelity synthetic human tissue and body models for surgical training and medical device testing. Comparable to RIMASYS as a realistic-training alternative serving the same orthopedic and trauma surgeon training and MedTech R&D end-markets.

Emerging players

• FundamentalVR: FundamentalVR provides VR-based surgical simulation with haptic feedback for orthopedic and other specialty training. Competes with RIMASYS for surgical training budget, particularly for repeatable basic-skills practice, but offers a digital rather than cadaveric experience.
• Osso VR: Osso VR offers VR-based surgical training modules used by orthopedic device companies and surgeons. Comparable to RIMASYS in target end-users (orthopedic surgeons and MedTech training programs) but competes via immersive VR rather than physical cadaveric simulation.
• VirtaMed: VirtaMed develops high-fidelity surgical simulation systems (arthroscopy, laparoscopy, orthopedics) used in surgeon training and product demonstrations. Comparable to RIMASYS as a surgical simulation provider serving orthopedic training and MedTech industry customers.

Broad incumbents

• Surgical Science: Surgical Science is a publicly listed provider of virtual reality surgical simulation and training solutions used by hospitals, medical schools, and medical device companies. Comparable to RIMASYS as a surgical training platform serving MedTech OEMs, though VR-focused and broader in surgical specialty coverage.
• Stryker: Stryker is a leading global orthopedic medical device company and a RIMASYS premium industry partner. Comparable as a buyer of surgical training services and as a potential competitor that operates in-house surgeon education programs and bioskills labs.
• Johnson & Johnson (DePuy Synthes): Johnson & Johnson / DePuy Synthes is one of the largest global orthopedic medical device companies and a RIMASYS premium partner. Comparable as a customer and as an operator of internal surgeon training capabilities and digital education platforms.
• Zimmer Biomet: Zimmer Biomet is a major global orthopedic device manufacturer and RIMASYS premium partner. Comparable as a large-scale buyer of surgical training services that also invests heavily in surgeon education and digital training capabilities.

Others

• AO Foundation: AO Foundation is RIMASYS's parent organization and a global leader in orthopedic/trauma surgeon education with 60+ years of expertise. Comparable as the surgical education ecosystem of which RIMASYS is the operational commercial arm, and a key distribution channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@worldsurgerytour
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/rimasys
• Instagraminstagram.com/world_surgery_tour

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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