Name

Ondal Medical Systems

Legal name

Ondal Medical Systems GmbH

Website

https://ondal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Suspension Systems

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) (IMAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD)

Keywords

• Medical suspension systems
• Ceiling supply units
• Surgical light arms
• Medical device OEM
• Medical display carriers

Headquarters

HQ city

Hünfeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Suspension Arm Systems: Core revenue from manufacturing and selling suspension arm systems for medical devices including ceiling supply units, medical displays, surgical lights, and examination lights. Sold as complete systems or individual components to OEMs and hospital integrators.
2. Installation and Training Services: Technical service department provides installation, repair, maintenance and training services for Ondal products. Service hotline and spare parts management.
3. Registration Services: International approval service provider handling CE marking, FDA registration, preparation of approval documentation and communication with admissions offices for customers.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ondal Medical Systems designs, develops, and manufactures electromechanical suspension arm systems and ceiling supply units for medical environments including operating rooms, intensive care units, imaging diagnostics, and examination rooms. The company operates as an Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), producing customized systems such as support arms, medical display carriers, surgical and examination light suspensions, and 4K video transmission components (HDC) that are integrated by MedTech OEMs and hospital integrators.

Product overview

Ondal Medical Systems is a globally leading original design manufacturer (ODM/OEM) of medical suspension systems serving operating rooms, intensive care units, and diagnostic environments. The product portfolio centers on suspension arm systems including Ceiling Supply Units, Medical Displays, OR Lights, Examination Lights, and supporting accessories. Key product lines include VALiA (light/medium-duty), MediFamily (heavy-duty), ACROBAT 2000 (global standard spring arm), and Vista (revolutionary monitor carrier). The company has expanded into video solutions through the acquisition of Völker, adding HD/4K video technology including the patented HDC (High Definition Commutators) system for real-time video transmission. Ondal serves a blue-chip customer base of MedTech OEMs and hospital integrators through manufacturing facilities in Germany, USA, and China.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACROBAT 2000: Spring arm system that became the industry standard, found in 80% of hospitals worldwide since its launch in 1997.
• VALiA
• Vista
• HDC
• MediFamily
• CEMOR
• FACiLA
• MediLift
• CoVisio

Products and services

• Ceiling Supply Units Ceiling-mounted supply units providing efficient and safe workflows in operating rooms and beyond, delivering gases, electricity, and data connections to medical equipment. Targeted at MedTech OEMs and hospital integrators.
• Medical Displays Suspension arm systems providing ideal support for surgical and diagnostic imaging displays, enabling precise positioning in operating rooms and diagnostic environments.
• OR Lights (Surgical Lights) Optimal positioning systems for surgical lights in operating rooms, providing flexible and reliable lighting support for surgical procedures.
• Examination Lights Space-saving, position-accurate suspension systems for medical examination lights including ceiling mounted, wall mounted, and floor stand options.
• FACiLA Flexible suspension arm system for payloads up to 18kg, primarily used for examination lights, small OR lights, and patient infotainment displays. Configurable for ceilings, walls, or floor stands.
• VALiA Light/medium-duty support arm system of the next generation, developed for simple and complex solutions in the demanding support arm system segment, featuring smooth tilting mechanism and comfort stop.
• ACROBAT 2000 Spring arm system that became the global standard, finding its way into 80% of all hospitals worldwide. Features up to 39 Nm spring arm load and arm reach up to 1520mm.
• ACROBAT Swing Proven suspension arm system for medical examination lights, available in ceiling mounted, wall mounted, and floor stand configurations.
• MediFamily Heavy-duty system of the next generation for ceiling arms with high load capacity exceeding 25kg, enabling electricity and gas supply for ceiling supply units and intensive care units.
• MediLift 210 Motorized support arm system used in hospital installations such as Karolinska University Hospital, featuring wired remote control for easy up and down movement.
• Vista Monitor Carrier Revolutionary monitor arm enabling precise positioning of large monitors with minimal manual force and 100% stable position accuracy.
• VALiA-X Spring Injector Special spring arms for injector applications equipped with patented friction brake to compensate for weight changes when reducing or refilling contrast medium. Load capacity up to 65kg for non-height-adjustable systems and 44kg for height-adjustable systems.
• MR Systems (Magnetic Resonance-Capable) MR-conditional suspension arm systems using MR-compatible materials, available as adjustable and fixed-height systems, developed further from the VALiA product portfolio.
• HDC (High Definition Commutators) Patented system enabling secure HD/4K video communication without time lag, allowing transmission of electrical power, high-speed video and other signals to end devices in operating rooms.
• CEMOR Monitor Systems Monitor systems for the diagnostics sector that played a key role in Ondal's ongoing growth.
• CoVisio Powerful 3D configurator that supports sales teams and channel partners in planning operating rooms and critical care spaces.
• X-Ray Protection Shield System Ceiling-mounted system for upper body radiation shields with fully rotatable X-ray protection discs, horizontal range up to 3200mm and vertical swivel angle of 1288mm.
• NuCart Mobile visualization solution (available in US and Canada) displaying up to 4 HD images on medical grade displays, mounted on wheels for rolling between procedure rooms.
• Installation and Training Services Technical service department provides installation, repair, maintenance, and training services for Ondal products. Includes service hotline and spare parts management.
• Registration Services International approval service provider handling CE marking, FDA registration, preparation of approval documentation and communication with admissions offices for customers.
• Product Development Services Custom product development services for MedTech OEMs, developing tailored suspension system solutions based on individual customer specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of hospitals worldwide equipped with ACROBAT 2000 systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Amico Group: Manufactures medical lighting, pendants, and equipment management systems used in ORs and ICUs — directly overlapping Ondal's suspension and ceiling supply unit offerings.
• Trumpf Medical (Hillrom / Baxter): Major OEM of surgical lights, OR tables, and ceiling supply units — the same product categories in which Ondal supplies suspension arms. Direct overlap on integrated OR solutions sold to hospitals through OEM channels.
• Dräger: Global medical technology company offering pendant systems, ceiling supply units, and anesthesia/ICU equipment. Direct competitor to Ondal's ceiling supply units and MediFamily heavy-duty arms.
• Getinge (Maquet): Maquet surgical lights, OR tables, and Moduevo ceiling supply columns compete directly with Ondal's OR light suspensions and ceiling supply units, and serve the same hospital integrator channel.
• Stryker: Major MedTech OEM with significant presence in surgical lighting, OR integration, and equipment booms — overlapping product and customer base with Ondal's suspension arm portfolio.
• Steris: Provides surgical lights, OR tables, and integrated OR solutions competing with Ondal's OR ceiling suspension systems through similar hospital channels.
• Skytron: Specializes in surgical lights, OR tables, and booms with comparable suspension and ceiling supply unit offerings to Ondal, often via the same hospital integrator channel.
• Brandon Medical: UK-based MedTech partner named explicitly as an Ondal installation collaborator; manufactures surgical lights and integrated OR systems — overlapping end applications and customer base.

Emerging players

• Bender Group: European specialist in ceiling supply units and medical pendant systems; a smaller regional OEM competing in the same medical suspension niche as Ondal.

Regional players

• BeaconMedaes: Medical gas and pendant systems supplier for hospitals, comparable to Ondal's ceiling supply unit product line, with overlapping EMEA hospital infrastructure customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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