SurgiTAIX

What SurgiTAIX does

SurgiTAIX AG is a privately held German medical-technology company founded in 2000 as a spin-off from the Chair of Medical Technology at RWTH Aachen University, headquartered in Herzogenrath with a team of approximately 14 specialists. The company operates as an OEM development partner and software supplier to medical-device manufacturers, focused on enabling manufacturer-independent, secure communication between medical systems via the IEEE 11073 SDC (Service-oriented Device Connectivity) open standard. Its core commercial product is sdcX, the first commercially available C++ reference implementation of SDC, developed norm-compliantly to IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and IEC 81001-5-1, with FDA Premarket Cybersecurity guidance documentation. Supporting products include OrthoTAIX (surgical planning and navigation software toolbox), CARAD (FMEA-based risk management software), and EndoTAIX (endoscopic device), supplemented by consulting services for medical-device conformity assessment and integration. Revenue is generated through a mix of OEM development services, software licensing (sdcX via global partner softgate), professional consulting, and substantial participation in publicly funded research consortia (BMBF, BMDV, EFRE), with an ongoing project pipeline including 6G-Health (€12.87M total volume, Oct 2023 – Oct 2025), Medi.NET (2024–2027), 5G-COMPASS, CLOUD56, ASK-KI, and SensEMI. The company holds core membership in the OR.NET e.V. standardization association, which unites 50+ partners in advancing open dynamic networking of medical devices.

Name

SurgiTAIX

Legal name

SurgiTAIX AG

Website

https://surgitaix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SurgiTAIX AG is a German medical-technology company developing IEEE 11073 SDC interoperability software (sdcX) and OEM development services for medical device manufacturers, with additional offerings in surgical planning (OrthoTAIX) and risk management (CARAD).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device Interoperability Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

DTx/SaMD Deployment, Integration & Reimbursement Enablement (HLACANAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

DTx/SaMD Regulatory, Quality & Compliance Software (QMS/ISO/FDA) (HLACANAN)

Keywords

• Medical device interoperability
• SDC software library
• OEM medical technology
• Conformity assessment consulting
• Surgical planning software

Headquarters

HQ city

Herzogenrath

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. OEM Manufacturing & Development Services: Custom development and manufacturing of medical device components and systems for OEM partners. Services span from concept through prototypes to series production and regulatory approval.
2. sdcX Software Library Licensing: Licensing of the commercially available SDC reference implementation to medical device manufacturers. First commercially viable SDC stack for production use.
3. Consulting & Conformity Assessment: Regulatory consulting for medical device approval, quality management, risk management, and standards compliance (IEEE 11073, EN 60601, ISO 13485, IEC 62304).
4. CARAD Risk Management Software: Sale of risk management software tool for medical device risk analysis and documentation.
5. Research Project Funding: Participation in publicly funded research projects (BMBF, BMDV, EFRE, etc.) providing project-based funding for innovation development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SurgiTAIX AG develops and sells the sdcX C++ software library, the first commercially available reference implementation of the IEEE 11073 SDC standard enabling manufacturer-independent, secure communication among medical devices in operating rooms and hospitals. In addition, SurgiTAIX offers OEM development services and conformity assessment consulting, taking medical device customers from concept through prototyping, series production, and regulatory approval using a SCRUM-based, norm-compliant process.

Product overview

SurgiTAIX AG offers a portfolio of software products centered on medical device interoperability and surgical planning. The core commercial product is sdcX, a C++ library implementing IEEE 11073 SDC standards for open, manufacturer-independent device communication in operating rooms. Supporting products include OrthoTAIX (planning software toolbox for surgical navigation) and CARAD (risk management software). Previously developed open-source libraries SDCLib/C and SDCLib/J served as technology demonstrators. The company also provides development services including software development, electronics development, prototyping, integration services, project coordination, and regulatory consulting for medical device conformity assessment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• sdcX: C++ software library providing the first commercially available reference implementation of IEEE 11073 SDC standards for open device connectivity in operating rooms, enabling manufacturer-independent, secure, and standardized communication between medical systems.
• OrthoTAIX
• CARAD
• EndoTAIX

Products and services

• sdcX Software Library A C++ software library providing a commercially usable implementation of the IEEE 11073 SDC (Service-oriented Device Connectivity) standards for open, manufacturer-independent device communication in operating rooms and hospitals, enabling medical devices from different manufacturers to communicate securely without prior knowledge ('Plug-and-Trust'). Targeted at medical device manufacturers and OEMs.
• OrthoTAIX Surgical Planning Software Toolbox A planning software toolbox for surgical procedures and navigation systems, built on years of expertise in orthopedic and surgical interventions and computer-assisted surgery. Targeted at surgical teams and medical device researchers.
• CARAD Risk Management Software Computer Aided Risk Analysis and Documentation (CARAD) software for medical device risk management using process-oriented FMEA input combined with integrated Fault Tree Analysis (FBA), generating FMEA-formatted PDF risk analysis reports; runs on Windows 7, 8.x, and 10. Targeted at medical device manufacturers' quality and regulatory teams.
• SDCLib/C (Open-Source C Library) An open-source SDC library written in C, primarily designed for demonstrators and technology evaluation of IEEE 11073 SDC. Targeted at researchers and developers evaluating SDC concepts.
• SDCLib/J (Open-Source Java Library) An open-source SDC library written in Java, primarily designed for demonstrators and technology evaluation of IEEE 11073 SDC. Targeted at researchers and developers evaluating SDC concepts.
• OEM Development Services for Medical Technology Custom development and OEM manufacturing of medical device components and systems, spanning concept, prototyping, series production, and regulatory approval, delivered through a SCRUM-based norm-compliant process. Targeted at medical device manufacturers seeking OEM partners.
• Conformity Assessment and Regulatory Consulting Consulting for medical device approval covering quality management, risk management, and standards compliance with IEEE 11073, EN 60601, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and related norms. Targeted at medical device manufacturers needing regulatory support.
• Integration Services (IEEE 11073 SDC / IoMT / BLE) Integration services using IEEE 11073 SDC, Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), and Bluetooth Low Energy to enable device and system networking in operating rooms and hospitals. Targeted at medical device manufacturers and hospital IT integrators.
• Software Development Services (C++, C#, Java, Python) Software development services across C++, C#, Java, and Python embedded within a SCRUM-based, norm-compliant development and documentation process (EN 60601, ISO 13485, IEC 62304). Targeted at medical technology and healthcare software projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved clinical workflows through standardized device communication and unified control interfaces
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OR.NET e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurgiTAIX is an active member of OR.NET e.V., the standardization association for open dynamic networking in operating rooms and clinics. The association emerged from the OR.NET BMBF lighthouse project and continues to advance IEEE 11073 SDC standardization. SurgiTAIX contributes to working groups including real-time SDC extension development.
• RWTH Aachen - Chair of Medical Technology (mediTEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal founding partner - SurgiTAIX emerged as a spin-off from this chair in 2000. Ongoing collaboration on numerous research projects including OrthoMIT, PriMed, SEBARES, ZiMT, RapidGEN, SensoPaL, INKA, HyTher, and SmartOR.
• ICCAS (Innovation Center Computer Assisted Surgery)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeipzig-based research center for computer-assisted surgery. Partner in 5G-COMPASS (LivingLab implementation), SmartOR, OntoMedRisk, and ULTRAFAST projects. Active collaboration on medical device networking and surgical systems.
• softgatecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIntegration and sales partner for sdcX library distribution. Provides commercial deployment support to medical device manufacturers implementing SDC connectivity.
• KLS-MartinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical technology manufacturer collaborating in 5G-COMPASS project on integrating communication technology into operating room equipment including surgical lights controllable via multiple network technologies.
• Localite GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical technology company collaborating on PriMed project for process optimization in operating rooms using SDC standards and on INKA integrated head surgery workstation.
• Richard Wolf GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical device manufacturer collaborating on SmartOR project for innovative communication and network architectures in modular adaptable integrated operating rooms.
• UK Aachen (Uniklinik RWTH Aachen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity hospital providing clinical expertise and testing environment. Multiple departments (Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, HNO/Plastic Surgery) collaborate in various research projects including PriMed, SEBARES, ZiMT, RapidGEN, and HyTher.
• ConforMIS Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based associated partner in RapidGEN project for personalized modeling and rapid manufacturing of individual knee implants using 3D imaging and generative manufacturing.
• Stollenwerk & Cie. GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SEBARES project for self-balancing mechatronic rescue assistance, developing transport solutions for patients in emergency services.
• RDKD (Rettungsdienst Kreis Düren)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated partner in SEBARES project providing emergency rescue service expertise for mechatronic rescue assistance development.
• OntoMedRisk Partners (IMISE, GMC, Innolabor, UKJ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch consortium partners in OntoMedRisk project developing software for cross-process risk recognition in hospitals including perioperative environments.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brainlab: Surgical planning, navigation, and digital OR software platform. Comparable to SurgiTAIX's OrthoTAIX planning toolbox and OR integration ambitions, though Brainlab is much larger and focuses on image-guided surgery workflows.
• Capsule Technologies (Philips): Vendor-neutral medical device integration platform connecting disparate bedside and OR devices to EMRs and clinical systems. Directly comparable to SurgiTAIX as both target medical device interoperability, though Capsule focuses on patient monitoring data rather than surgical SDC.
• Medical Informatics Corp (MIC): Vendor-neutral medical device integration platform (Sickbay) capturing real-time data from OR and ICU devices. Comparable to SurgiTAIX in addressing the same fragmented OR device ecosystem and offering plug-and-play integration.

Broad incumbents

• Medtronic: Global medical device leader with surgical robotics (Hugo), Mazor spinal navigation, and Touch Surgery ecosystem. Comparable to SurgiTAIX in pursuing digital OR and connected surgery, but as one segment of a diversified portfolio.
• KARL STORZ (OR1 / SCB): Major endoscopy manufacturer with its own OR1 integrated operating room platform. Overlaps with SurgiTAIX in OR device connectivity and serves similar hospital customers, but from a much broader hardware-led position.
• Stryker: Large medical device company with surgical navigation (Stryker Navigation), OR integration (iSuite), and surgical robotics (Mako). Comparable to SurgiTAIX in surgical workflow integration but at vastly greater scale and scope.
• Olympus: Global endoscopy and medical device manufacturer increasingly investing in connected OR and digital health platforms. Overlaps with SurgiTAIX's interoperability focus and is a potential OEM customer for sdcX adoption.
• Dräger: Medical and safety technology company with integrated OR solutions (Galineo) and anesthesia/ventilation devices. Competes with SurgiTAIX in the integrated OR space and is a potential OEM partner or competitor for SDC connectivity.

Emerging players

• Caresyntax: Surgical workflow, analytics, and integration platform used in operating rooms globally. Comparable to SurgiTAIX in addressing OR device fragmentation and workflow integration, but with a focus on analytics rather than SDC-level connectivity.

Regional players

• Richard Wolf GmbH: German endoscopy and surgical device manufacturer, partner of SurgiTAIX in SmartOR project. Comparable in pursuing open, manufacturer-independent OR networking within the German/European market, particularly under the OR.NET e.V. umbrella.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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