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A few minor tweaks, a slick design and it’s ready for use
Apply existing eye-tracking technology for the development of a state-of-the art digital instrument for orthoptic strabismus measurements. This clever idea by physicist Bob van Dijk is now nearly a reality with Laméris Ootech, a Dutch supplier of orthoptic practice equipment. In his office at VUmc Van Dijk proudly demonstrates his almost perfectly functioning prototype. “A […]
A ‘pearl’ of an idea provides unexpected business opportunities
About three years ago orthopaedic surgeon Olivier Temmerman approached the Physics and Medical Technology (FMT) department of VUmc. He had an idea to improve the surgical chisel for removing old cementing layers during hip prosthesis revisions. It was ‘a real pearl’ according to Micha Paalman, head of the development group at FMT. “Olivier had worked […]
Knowledge clip How to make a stakeholder analysis
In this Knowledge clip Diane Schöller, Business Developer at IXA, explains, how to make a Stakeholder analysis. The knowledge clip addresses questions such as: What is a stakeholder? Who are your potential stakeholders? How to connect with your partner? When identifying your stakeholders, it is good practice to do this in three steps. Diane explains […]