German Medical Reference

What German Medical Reference does

German Medical Reference GmbH (GMR) is a private German medical technology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Drensteinfurt. The company operates as a medical science park developing immersive digital health solutions centered on virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) platforms for medical education and clinical visualization. Its core product portfolio includes Forsina MVR 2017 (a VR platform with over 12,000 anatomical structures modeled from real human CT scans), Forsina MDA 2017 (a collaborative 3D anatomy learning environment for educators and students), the Medical CT Convertor into 3D VR Model (integrated with PACS imaging systems), a VR Surgery Simulator, an automated Assessment System for medical examinations, and E-Learning solutions. A separate offering, MedZig, connects patients with healthcare providers for appointment scheduling and medical advice.

GMR serves three primary customer segments: medical universities and educational institutions using VR/3D anatomy tools for curriculum delivery; healthcare providers including hospitals and clinics using the platforms for training and clinical visualization; and patients accessing providers through MedZig. The company employs between 11 and 50 people and pursues a consultative enterprise sales motion targeting curriculum writers, educators, and clinical decision-makers.

The company's revenue model is subscription-based across its software platforms, though no public pricing is disclosed. Strategic partnerships include co-development arrangements with Hochschule für Gesundheit (hshl) and Universität Witten/Herdecke via its Assembly of Scientists program, as well as collaboration with radiologists on the CT Convertor product. The geographic focus is primarily Europe (Germany), supported by a bilingual German/English website.

Name

German Medical Reference

Legal name

German Medical Reference – GmbH

Website

https://german-medical-reference.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

German Medical Reference GmbH (GMR) is a Drensteinfurt-based medical technology company founded in 2013 that develops VR and 3D anatomical visualization platforms — including Forsina MVR/MDA, the Medical CT Convertor, and a VR Surgery Simulator — for medical universities, healthcare providers, and patients across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Education Technology

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (33911)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Simulation (Surgery, Nursing, EMT, Patient Interaction) (EDAFAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Imaging & Diagnostic Interoperability (DICOM exchange, image sharing, VNA connectivity) (HLACABAM), Radiology AI, CAD & Advanced Visualization Software (HLAHABAJ), Medical-Grade Device Connectivity & Device Management (MDM) (HLACAFAG)

Keywords

• Medical VR training
• 3D anatomy education
• Medical imaging software
• E-learning healthcare
• Surgical simulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Drensteinfurt

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

Revenue model

1. Medical IT Software Platforms: Sale and licensing of proprietary medical software platforms including Forsina VR and MDA products for anatomical education and medical training.
2. Healthcare Platform Services: MedZig platform connecting patients with healthcare providers, likely generating revenue through provider subscriptions or transaction fees.
3. Medical Content and Assessment Tools: E-Learning and assessment system solutions for medical education institutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

German Medical Reference (GMR) builds VR and 3D software platforms for medical education and clinical visualization. Its Forsina MVR 2017 and Forsina MDA 2017 products deliver immersive 3D anatomical learning environments built from real CT scan data, while the Medical CT Convertor and VR Surgery Simulator extend these capabilities to radiology and surgical planning. MedZig adds a patient-provider connection layer for finding healthcare professionals and booking appointments online.

Product overview

German Medical Reference operates as a medical science park offering a portfolio of digital health products centered around medical VR/3D visualization and e-health platforms. The core offerings include Forsina MVR 2017 and Forsina MDA 2017, which provide immersive 3D anatomical models and VR learning experiences for medical education. These are complemented by the Medical CT Convertor into 3D VR Model for diagnostic imaging, the VR Surgery Simulator for procedural training, and the MedZig patient-provider connection platform. Additional products include the Assessment System for automated examinations and E-Learning solutions for higher education. The portfolio spans medical education technology, patient engagement, and clinical decision support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Forsina MDA 2017: Virtual reality platform for medical students to learn human anatomy through immersive 3D experience with over 12,000 body structures
• MVR 2017
• MedZig
• Forsina
• Medical CT Convertor

Products and services

• Forsina MVR 2017 Medical VR software platform featuring fully-detailed anatomical models based on actual human CT scans with simulated organs of entire body systems comprising over 12,000 body objects, used by medical schools and clinical institutions for anatomical visualization.
• Forsina MDA 2017 VR platform allowing medical students to see, feel, and learn human anatomy through immersive 3D environments, supporting both solo and group experiences where educators and students interact in fully animated 3D virtual learning spaces.
• MedZig Innovative platform connecting patients and healthcare providers, enabling patients to find professionals, get medical advice, and schedule appointments online through a user-friendly search feature.
• Assessment System Automated examination system measuring medical field knowledge, allowing professors to build comprehensive exams based on visualizable 3D models to improve student comprehension and assessment quality.
• Medical CT Convertor into 3D VR Model Product converting CT scans into 3D VR models, integrating with PACS through APIs and protocols for seamless upgrade to VR imaging solutions, designed to assist doctors and surgeons with fast diagnosis and surgical planning.
• VR Surgery Simulator Interactive VR surgery simulator providing medical students extensive learning experiences to practice surgical procedures, using simulation technology to optimize operating time and reduce patient blood loss.
• E-Learning Solutions E-Learning solutions designed to improve quality of teaching in higher education through collaboration with curriculum writers, educators, and universities.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hochschule für Gesundheit (hshl)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGMR collaborates with Hochschule für Gesundheit through their Assembly of Scientists program, where reputable scientists contribute to product development and benefit educators, students, and patients.
• Universität Witten/HerdeckecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGMR partners with Universität Witten/Herdecke through their Assembly of Scientists, involving expert healthcare practitioners in the development of medical innovation products.
• Reputable RadiologistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Medical CT Convertor R&D was created in tight cooperation with reputable radiologists who implemented their knowledge and experience into developing new valuable technologies for clinical practice.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BioDigital: BioDigital offers a cloud-based 3D anatomy and disease platform used by medical schools, pharma, and healthcare providers for education and patient engagement. Comparable to GMR's 3D anatomy and e-learning offerings in target customers and use cases.
• ImmersiveTouch: ImmersiveTouch provides VR-based surgical simulation and training solutions for neurosurgery, orthopedics, and other specialties, with patient-specific 3D models. Comparable to GMR's combination of CT-derived 3D visualization and VR surgical training in the medical education and clinical planning space.
• Surgical Theater: Surgical Theater provides VR 360° surgical visualization and patient-specific 3D imaging for pre-operative planning and patient engagement. Highly comparable to GMR's Medical CT Convertor and 3D anatomical visualization capabilities, with a similar focus on converting imaging into immersive clinical use.
• Touch Surgery (Medivis / Digital Surgery): Touch Surgery is a mobile and VR surgical simulation platform used by surgeons and medical students for procedure rehearsal and training. Directly comparable to GMR's VR Surgery Simulator in offering procedure-specific immersive training to medical learners.
• FundamentalVR: FundamentalVR provides VR surgical simulation with haptic feedback for medical training, used by medical device companies and teaching hospitals. Closely comparable to GMR's interactive VR Surgery Simulator and the PACS-integrated CT visualization pathway into clinical practice.
• Anatomage: Anatomage produces the Anatomage Table and digital anatomy products used in medical schools for 3D anatomy education. Directly comparable to GMR's Forsina MVR/MDA anatomy platforms in serving medical university curricula with detailed anatomical visualization.
• Osso VR: Osso VR is a leading VR surgical and medical training platform used by medical device companies, hospitals, and medical schools for procedural training. Directly comparable to GMR's VR Surgery Simulator and Forsina MDA products in targeting immersive clinical education for healthcare professionals.

Regional players

• Doctolib: Doctolib is the dominant patient-provider booking and telehealth platform in Germany and France. Comparable to GMR's MedZig product for patient-provider connection, though Doctolib is a regional incumbent with significantly larger scale and adoption within GMR's home geography.

Broad incumbents

• Elsevier (Complete Anatomy): Elsevier's Complete Anatomy is a leading 3D anatomy platform serving medical schools globally through its 3D4Medical brand. A broad incumbent with overlapping medical education content and university customer base that competes for the same medical school procurement budgets as GMR.
• PixelFlow (Surgical Science / Simbionix): Surgical Science, including the Simbionix simulator line, is a leading provider of virtual reality surgical simulation and training systems for medical device companies and teaching hospitals. A broad incumbent in medical VR simulation with overlapping customer base in medical schools and residency programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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