Skills Med Deutschland

What Skills Med Deutschland does

Skills Med Deutschland GmbH is a Nürnberg-based, manufacturer-independent distributor and service provider of medical simulation products, founded in 1995 and operating as a German private limited company (GmbH). The company offers a curated portfolio spanning anatomical models, ultrasound simulation systems (primarily HeartWorks TEE/TTE and BodyWorks PoCUS from Intelligent Ultrasound), obstetrics and midwifery simulators, pediatric and neonatal emergency trainers, airway and bronchoscopy models, CPR and BLS manikins, clinical examination trainers, wound care models, and consumables. It sources from 13+ premium manufacturers including SOMSO, Gaumard, Laerdal, TruCorp, KOKEN, Kyoto Kagaku, Blue Phantom, Limbs & Things, Orsim, MedicFX, and CAE Healthcare, providing both one-time hardware sales and annual software/e-learning licenses (e.g., HeartWorks eLearn with ASE accreditation).

The company's go-to-market combines direct e-commerce via a Magento storefront (most pricing on request) with a consultation-led enterprise sales motion for complex SkillsLab projects. Differentiated services include a 20-step SkillsLab planning and setup methodology, full project management from concept to completion, and an in-house maintenance and support department. Customer segments span healthcare education institutions (universities, nursing schools), hospital simulation centers, midwifery education programs, and emergency/rescue services, with named clients including Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Maria-Merian-Schule, Bamberger Akademien, BG Uni-Klinikum Bergmannsheil, and UKB Bonn. The company is ISO 9001 certified (2019) and maintains a reference center partnership with University Hospital Heidelberg for HeartWorks and BodyWorks PoCUS simulators. J.H.P. (Jan) van Leeuwen serves as Managing Director.

The business model is supported by multiple revenue streams: hardware sales of simulation products, software/e-learning licensing (annual subscriptions), consumables and replacement parts, and professional services for SkillsLab planning and project management. Marketing channels include industry conferences (ICCA, Pflegesymposium, Simulationskongress Norddeutschland), an active LinkedIn presence, content marketing via the Skills Med News blog, and direct consultation. Operating geographies are limited to Germany despite the international manufacturer base. Recent product launches (2024–2026) include Baby Simira, PartusSimulationAnzug, MedicFX wound models, and multiple HeartWorks module and AR upgrades.

Name

Skills Med Deutschland

Legal name

Skills Med (Deutschland) GmbH

Website

https://skills-med.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Skills Med Deutschland GmbH is a Nürnberg-based, manufacturer-independent distributor founded in 1995 that supplies medical simulation products and SkillsLab planning services to German healthcare education institutions, hospitals, and midwifery and emergency training programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Simulation Equipment

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (33911), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

EMS Education, Training & Simulation Centers (HLAFANAL), Healthcare & Life Sciences (EDAAAPAA), Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB)

Keywords

• Medical simulation equipment
• Healthcare training products
• Anatomical models
• Ultrasound simulation
• Skills lab planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Nürnberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Simulation Products Sales: Sale of physical medical simulation products including mannequins, anatomical models, task trainers, and simulation equipment from various manufacturers.
2. Ultrasound Simulation Systems: Sale and licensing of software-based ultrasound simulation systems including HeartWorks TEE/TTE, BodyWorks PoCUS, and related modules.
3. SkillsLab Planning and Setup Services: Professional services for designing and equipping SkillsLabs, practice rooms, and training centers. Full project management from concept to completion.
4. Consumables and Maintenance: Sale of cleaning products, consumables, replacement parts, and maintenance/warranty services for simulation equipment.
5. Training and E-Learning Modules: Licensed e-learning courses such as HeartWorks eLearn with ASE accreditation, providing continuing education credits for medical professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Skills Med Deutschland is a manufacturer-independent distributor and consulting partner in Germany for medical simulation and training products. The company sells physical simulation equipment (mannequins, anatomical models, task trainers, patient simulators, airway trainers, ultrasound simulators such as HeartWorks TEE/TTE) sourced from multiple international manufacturers, and provides SkillsLab planning and full project management services for setting up simulation training centers for healthcare education institutions.

Product overview

Skills Med Deutschland is an independent distributor of medical simulation products established in 1995, operating as a manufacturer-independent partner that selects simulation products from worldwide manufacturers to meet customer needs. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio spanning anatomical models (SOMSO anatomical models for muscle/torso, head, internal organs, and extremities), ultrasound simulation systems (HeartWorks TEE/TTE and BodyWorks PoCUS simulators with multiple optional modules including eLearn, TTE, TEE, measurement, bi-plane, and START progress tracking modules), obstetrics and midwifery simulators (PROMPT Flex, Baby Simira, PartusSimulationAnzug, Koken NCPR), pediatric emergency simulators (TruCorp TruBabyX, Kyoto Kagaku neonatal and premature infant simulators), airway and bronchoscopy simulators (Orsim, KOKEN, TruCorp AirSim, CLA), BLS/CPR training manikins (BRAYDEN, Laerdal, Nasco), clinical skills trainers (Abdominaler Untersuchungs-Trainer, DxBAT auscultation system, Gaumard VITALS monitor), wound care models, and cleaning/consumable supplies. The company also provides SkillsLab planning and setup services, full project management from sketches to completion, and a maintenance and support department. The HeartWorks platform serves as the core ultrasound simulation offering, with multiple purchasable modules (TTE, TEE, eLearn, START, measurement, bi-plane) extending its functionality. Product distribution spans over 25 internationally known manufacturers including SOMSO, Gaumard, KOKEN, Laerdal, Limbs & Things, TruCorp, and Kyoto Kagaku.

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Products and services

• HeartWorks Echocardiography TEE/TTE Simulator Ultrasound simulation system enabling training in transthoracic (TTE) and transoesophageal (TEE) echocardiography with realistic probe handling and over 25 pathologies. Targeted at hospitals, university medical centers, and echocardiography training programs.
• HeartWorks eLearn Module Web-based e-learning course for introductory transoesophageal echocardiography, ASE-accredited and providing 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits; licensed for 12 months. Used by medical professionals for continuing education.
• BodyWorks PoCUS Ultrasound Simulator Point-of-care ultrasound simulation system from Intelligent Ultrasound, used as an extension to HeartWorks for transthoracic and point-of-care ultrasound training. Targeted at hospital departments and training programs.
• DxBAT Auscultation Trainer Auscultation training system using patent-protected technology that tracks stethoscope position on the torso and patient body posture to deliver real-time heart and lung sounds synchronized with the clinical presentation. For medical schools and clinical skills training.
• Gaumard VITALS Patient Monitor Simulator Patient monitor simulator enabling scenario customization for different patient types (pregnancy, adult, child, newborn, premature) with integrated CTG/fetal monitoring, defibrillation, and pacemaker functions. Used in hospital simulation centers and nursing schools.
• PROMPT Flex Childbirth Simulator Childbirth simulator for training the complete delivery process, including difficult presentations, shoulder dystocia, and instrumental delivery. Targeted at midwifery schools and obstetric training programs.
• Baby Simira Infant Simulator Newly added baby simulation manikin in the company's baby simulation product line. For neonatal and pediatric training programs.
• PartusSimulationAnzug (Childbirth Simulation Suit) Simulation suit for training uterine involution assessment postpartum, designed for flexible, realistic use in clinical practice, particularly suited to midwifery education.
• TruCorp TruBabyX Pediatric Emergency Simulator Pediatric emergency training simulator representing a 5-month-old infant for PALS training with full fluid management system, supporting airway management, CPR, IV access, needle thoracentesis, and lumbar puncture.
• KOKEN NCPR and U1 Training Simulator Neonatal resuscitation (NCPR) and newborn first examination (U1) training simulator for midwifery and obstetric programs.
• BRAYDEN CPR Training Manikin CPR training manikin that displays visual blood flow from heart to brain via LED indicators during resuscitation, with compression depth and rate feedback. For BLS and resuscitation training programs.
• Abdominal Examination Trainer Anatomically accurate adult male torso for training palpation, auscultation, and percussion of the abdomen, with interchangeable organs, pathologies, and MP3-based bowel sounds.
• AirSim Child Bronchi Trainer Pediatric airway training model based on a six-year-old child with anatomical details up to fourth-generation bronchi for bronchoscopy and airway management training.
• SOMSO Anatomical Models Premium supplier of anatomically accurate models including skeletons, torsos, internal organ models (skin cross-section, eye, ear, teeth, heart, digestive system, kidney, pelvis, skull, nervous system), head and neck, muscular arm/leg, and autonomic nervous system models. Used in anatomy and healthcare education.
• MedicFX Wound Care Models Realistic wound models, moulage supplies, and silicone repair kits for medical simulation and wound care training. Targeted at nursing schools, emergency medicine, and tactical medicine programs.
• Cleaning and Consumable Supplies Cleaning products (water-based surface disinfectants, model cleaners), specialty adhesives, silicone repair kits, and replacement parts for simulation equipment. Used by customers to maintain their SkillsLab investment.
• SkillsLab Planning and Setup Services Comprehensive project management service for planning and setting up SkillsLabs, practice rooms, and training centers, from initial design sketches to final completion, using a 20-step process and backed by over 25 years of experience. Targeted at universities, hospitals, and nursing schools establishing new simulation facilities.
• Video Debriefing Systems for Nursing Education Video-based debriefing systems for medical simulation training that enable reflection and analysis of simulation sessions for improved learning outcomes. For nursing schools and simulation centers.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg (Dr. med. Helmut Rauch)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2019Reference Center for HeartWorks and BodyWorks PoCUS Simulators in Southern Germany. Dr. med. Helmut Rauch, Oberarzt für Anästhesiologie, serves as contact person for the reference center.
• Bamberger AkademiencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew cooperation announced February 2025 for future-oriented learning in healthcare education. Skills Med Deutschland and Bamberger Akademien started close collaboration in healthcare training.
• GaumardcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of high-quality patient simulators including VITALSTM patient monitor simulator, obstetric simulators, and neonatal training models.
• SOMSOcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium supplier of anatomically accurate models including skeletons, torsos, organ models, and specialized anatomical preparations. 25+ year relationship mentioned.
• LaerdalcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of CPR training manikins including Little Anne QCPR, Resusci Anne QCPR, and related resuscitation training equipment.
• Intelligent Ultrasound (ScanTrainer, BodyWorks, HeartWorks)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of ultrasound simulation systems including HeartWorks echocardiography simulator, BodyWorks PoCUS simulator, and related training modules.
• Blue PhantomcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading supplier of ultrasound-compatible training models for central line placement, regional anesthesia, and other ultrasound-guided procedures.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Emerging players

• TruCorp: Manufacturer of AirSim airway management and TruBabyX pediatric simulators; a Skills Med supplier serving overlapping emergency medicine and anesthesiology training customers.
• Kyoto Kagaku: Japanese manufacturer of medical phantoms and patient simulators (NCPR neonatal trainer, Difficult Airway trainer); supplies Skills Med and competes in the same medical education buyer set.
• VirtaMed: Swiss developer of high-fidelity surgical and ultrasound simulation training systems; serves overlapping surgical/ultrasound training customers with a more software-virtualized delivery model than Skills Med's physical portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Limbs & Things: UK manufacturer of clinical skills task trainers (FLS Box-Trainer, PROMPT Flex) and a Skills Med supplier; offers directly overlapping products in nursing, obstetric, and surgical skills training.
• CAE Healthcare: Global manufacturer of high-fidelity patient simulators (Juno, Ares) and a key Skills Med supplier; operates a broad portfolio across simulation, audiovisual, and learning outcomes overlapping with Skills Med's simulation distribution model.
• Laerdal Medical: World-leading manufacturer of CPR/resuscitation manikins (Resusci Anne, Little Anne QCPR) and patient simulators; Skills Med is a distributor of Laerdal products in Germany, making Laerdal both a supplier and an adjacent incumbent in the medical simulation space.
• Surgical Science: Swedish simulation technology company providing virtual reality training simulators for minimally invasive surgery, endovascular procedures, and nursing — adjacent but increasingly overlapping with healthcare education simulation buyers.
• Gaumard Scientific: US manufacturer of patient simulators including the VITALS patient monitor simulator (a Skills Med product); competes more broadly in the medical simulation manufacturing market and shares the same nursing/emergency medicine customer base.

Direct peers

• Intelligent Ultrasound: UK-based developer of the HeartWorks and BodyWorks ultrasound simulation platforms that Skills Med distributes in Germany; the closest product-level peer, also operating in echocardiography/PoCUS training markets.
• 3B Scientific: Global medical simulation and anatomy education distributor offering anatomical models, nursing/medical skills trainers, and skills lab equipment to universities and hospitals — directly comparable as a multi-vendor medical simulation distributor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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