Dirk D. Goldbeck

The OsteoDynamiX GmbH is a spin-off of Siemens AG. It develops and markets systems support, the treating physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute or chronic back pain. The application of functional diagnostic systems OsteoDynamiX can be treated with evidence-based back pain in the clinic or in practice patients and the risk of chronic threat can be reduced. As a kind of long-term ECG for the spine for a prolonged period of movement and speeds in different areas of the back or the spine then quantitatively measured and evaluated medically. Alternatively, a short-term measure under the guidance of doctors available, for example the progress of therapy documented. The used robust and miniaturized technology has been developed in recent years with Siemens. It is non-invasively attached to the back surface by special patch that allows carry the wireless use under normal everyday conditions (e.g. work, sports) can be easily and under normal clothing. Currently the systems are being tested in various clinical settings.

Siemens Technology Accelerator GmbH (STA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Siemens AG (FR: SIE) in Germany. Created in 2001, the firm aims to externally commercialize innovative technologies of Siemens which are not turned into products within Siemens itself, typically through spin-offs, licensing or sales. Based in Munich, the STA offers access to the Siemens network through various links. Because Siemens operates a worldwide infrastructure for the management of patents and trademarks, the STA is able to support new businesses with Intellectual Property issues which may arise. The firm also has an external network comprised of German and international venture capitalists.