Micromar
Micromar is a Brazilian privately held medical device manufacturer (founded 1986, Diadema-SP) that designs and sells precision neurosurgical hardware — cranial fixation systems, stereotactic frames, and cranial drills — to neurosurgeons and functional neurosurgery centers in 40+ countries, distributed via an international network that includes Medtronic as a global channel partner.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersDiadema, Brazil
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Micromar does
Micromar Ind. e Com. LTDA is a Brazilian privately held medical device manufacturer founded in 1986 in Diadema (São Paulo metropolitan area), with origin roots in 1970s Argentina where founder Antonio Martos partnered with Dr. Jorge Schvarcz to develop an early functional stereotactic system. The company designs, manufactures, and sells high-precision neurosurgical hardware for stereotaxis and functional neurosurgery, with three core product platforms: the HeadFix HF03B Mayfield-type cranial fixation system featuring a dynamometer with real-time torque visualization and a one-hand lock mechanism; the AimSystem TM03B isocentric stereotactic frame system delivering millimeter-precision Cartesian targeting; and the EasyDrill cranial drill line with proprietary AutoStop technology that reduces the risk of dura mater penetration. The portfolio is complemented by a recurring consumable business — disposable cranial fixation pins (in stainless steel, titanium, and aluminum) and stereotaxy cannula kits designed for interoperability with the three leading DBS electrode manufacturers (Medtronic, Abbott, Boston Scientific).
Micromar's business model is hardware sales through a hybrid go-to-market. In Brazil, the company sells directly to neurosurgery centers through regional contacts covering all Brazilian states, supported by a dedicated commercial team ([email protected]). Internationally, Micromar relies on an exclusive distributor network spanning more than 40 countries across 5 continents, with Medtronic serving as a particularly strategic channel partner for EasyDrill in non-Brazil markets — a relationship that has helped the product rank among the top three neurosurgical cranial drills sold in the United States alongside Codman and Acra-Cut. Customer segments are narrow and well-defined: practicing neurosurgeons and functional neurosurgery centers performing craniotomies, tumor resections, DBS implantations, brain biopsies, and guided stereotactic procedures. The company does not disclose pricing publicly; transactions are quote-based, varying by region, configuration, and volume.
Micromar holds the principal international regulatory certifications required to compete in neurosurgery hardware — FDA (United States), CE Mark (European Union), ISO 13485, GMP, and ANVISA (Brazil) — which collectively represent meaningful barriers to entry for new competitors. The company maintains active continuing-medical-education and marketing channels, including a blog, LinkedIn/Instagram/Facebook/YouTube presence, email newsletters, and the recently inaugurated Micromar LAB (June 2026) hands-on training facility. Over its 40+ year history, Micromar has produced more than 500 stereotactic systems deployed globally, established a foundational partnership with Hospital das Clínicas da USP (where the first stereotactic procedure in Brazil was performed in 1986 using the ETM-01B system), and remains founder-controlled with no disclosed external institutional investment.
Micromar firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Micromar
- Legal name
- Micromar Ind. e Com. LTDA
- Website
- https://micromar.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Micromar is a Brazilian privately held medical device manufacturer (founded 1986, Diadema-SP) that designs and sells precision neurosurgical hardware — cranial fixation systems, stereotactic frames, and cranial drills — to neurosurgeons and functional neurosurgery centers in 40+ countries, distributed via an international network that includes Medtronic as a global channel partner.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Micromar industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Neurosurgical Medical Devices
- NAICS
- Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)
- SIC
- Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Surgical Navigation, Tracking & Intraoperative Guidance (Ortho/Neuro/ENT) (HLAHADAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Neurosurgical Implants & Cranial/CMF (Cranial Plates, Dural Repair, Shunts) (HLAHAEAD), Open & Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments (Handheld, Laparoscopic, MIS) (HLAHADAA)
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Where Micromar is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Diadema
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Micromar business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Neurosurgical Medical Devices and Consumables: Micromar generates revenue through the sale of medical devices and consumables for neurosurgery, including cranial fixation systems, stereotactic equipment, cranial drills, and related accessories. Products include both capital equipment (reusable devices like HeadFix and AimSystem) and consumables (disposable pins, drill bits, cannula kits).
- International Distribution: Revenue is generated through distribution partnerships in over 40 countries across 5 continents, with distributors representing the company in various international markets.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Micromar product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Micromar develops and manufactures high-precision neurosurgical medical devices, including the HeadFix HF03B Mayfield-type cranial fixation system, the AimSystem TM03B isocentric stereotactic frame, and the EasyDrill cranial drilling burrs with AutoStop technology. The portfolio is complemented by disposable accessories such as cranial fixation pins and stereotaxy cannula kits used for DBS electrode implantation, biopsy, hematoma drainage, and guided surgery. Products are sold to neurosurgeons, functional neurosurgery centers, and hospitals globally through a distributor network spanning more than 40 countries.
Product overview
Micromar offers a comprehensive portfolio of neurosurgical solutions centered around three core systems: the HeadFix HF03B (Mayfield-type cranial fixation), the AimSystem TM03B (stereotaxic frame system), and the EasyDrill (cranial drilling burrs). These are complemented by disposable accessories including cranial fixation pins and stereotaxic procedure kits (cannulas, electrodes, and accessories for DBS, microregistro, hematoma drainage, guided surgery, biopsy, and cyst/abscess drainage). The product ecosystem is designed for interoperability, with the AimSystem being the most widely used stereotaxic system in Latin America and the EasyDrill ranking among the top 3 neurosurgical cranial drills sold in the United States.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- HeadFix: Cranial fixation system (type Mayfield) for neurosurgical procedures, providing stabilization of the skull during surgery.
- AimSystem
- EasyDrill
Products and services
- HeadFix HF03B Cranial Fixation System
Quantifiable outcome
- EasyDrill ranked among top 3 cranial drills in the USA
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Micromar
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Micromar technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
Feature5 records
Micromar partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- MedtroniccoreMedtronic, the world's largest medical device company, serves as official distributor for Micromar's EasyDrill products in markets outside Brazil. This partnership positions EasyDrill among the top 3 cranial neurosurgical drills in the United States, alongside Codman and Acra-Cut brands.
- Hospital das Clínicas da USPcoreHistoric partnership with Hospital das Clínicas da USP led to development of the first national stereotactic system ETM-01B in 1986. The first stereotactic procedure in Brazil was performed at this institution using Micromar technology, with Prof. Dr. Manoel Jacobsen Teixeira.
- Dr. Jorge SchvarczcoreFounding partnership in the 1970s in Argentina where Dr. Schvarcz collaborated with founder Antonio Martos to develop an innovative stereotactic system. Dr. Schvarcz performed over 600 surgeries with the system and conducted landmark procedures including surgery on US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in 1981.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Micromar competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Inomed Medizintechnik: Inomed is a German manufacturer of neurosurgical devices including stereotactic systems, neurophysiological monitoring, and intraoperative guidance. It is a direct competitor to Micromar's AimSystem and is explicitly mentioned in Micromar's own integrations data as an alternative stereotaxy platform used in Brazil and Latin America.
- Elekta (Leksell Stereotactic System): Elekta owns the Leksell stereotactic frame, the long-standing gold-standard in stereotactic neurosurgery. It competes head-to-head with Micromar's AimSystem for functional neurosurgery and radiosurgery procedures, and is explicitly referenced in Micromar's market context as an alternative platform in Latin American hospitals.
Emerging players
- Renishaw (Neuromate Robot): Renishaw markets the Neuromate robotic stereotactic system for DBS and biopsy procedures. It represents an emerging robotic alternative to traditional frame-based stereotaxy that Micromar's AimSystem competes against, particularly in advanced neurosurgery centers.
Peers
Market position
Strengths1 record
Weaknesses1 record
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Micromar social profiles
Digital presenceMicromar compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Micromar financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Micromar leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Micromar funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Micromar M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Micromar
What does Micromar do?
Micromar develops and manufactures high-precision neurosurgical medical devices, including the HeadFix HF03B Mayfield-type cranial fixation system, the AimSystem TM03B isocentric stereotactic frame, and the EasyDrill cranial drilling burrs with AutoStop technology. The portfolio is complemented by disposable accessories such as cranial fixation pins and stereotaxy cannula kits used for DBS electrode implantation, biopsy, hematoma drainage, and guided surgery. Products are sold to neurosurgeons, functional neurosurgery centers, and hospitals globally through a distributor network spanning more than 40 countries.
Is Micromar a public or private company?
Micromar is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Micromar founded?
Micromar was founded in 1986. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Micromar based?
Micromar is headquartered in Diadema, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Micromar make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Neurosurgical Medical Devices and Consumables are the primary driver. The others are international Distribution.
Who are Micromar's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Inomed Medizintechnik and Elekta (Leksell Stereotactic System). Renishaw (Neuromate Robot) is listed as an emerging player. Medtronic (Neurosurgery Division) is listed as a peer.
Does Micromar have an API?
No public API is recorded for Micromar.
What industry is Micromar in?
Micromar's product category is Neurosurgical Medical Devices. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHADAG, Surgical Navigation, Tracking & Intraoperative Guidance (Ortho/Neuro/ENT), with a secondary code of HLAHAEAD, Neurosurgical Implants & Cranial/CMF (Cranial Plates, Dural Repair, Shunts). Its NAICS code is 339112 and its SIC code is 3841.