Simulatory develops surgical simulation systems for spine and endoscopy training.
Simulatory AG
Schlieren (Switzerland)New on Amplifa
About Simulatory
Simulatory AG, based in Schlieren (Switzerland), develops and sells surgical simulation systems for the training of spine surgeons. The product portfolio comprises the digital VR spine endoscopy simulator VRspine™ Pro with haptics and integrated surgical instruments as well as the biomimetic simulator SYNspine™ for hands-on training with real instruments. SYNspine™ uses gel-based, water-containing biomimetic soft tissue training cartridges that are visible under 2D/3D fluoroscopy and CT and feature radiation-free navigation. The hybrid training concept combines digital simulation with biomimetic models and covers open, minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures of the lumbar and cervical spine. Instruments in VRspine™ Pro can be adapted to MedTech customer specifications, including hardware and software as well as branding. Customers include universities, clinics and medical technology companies; sales also take place via distributors, among others in Korea and the USA. Founded in 2021, the company positions itself as a platform company with a proprietary Smart Simulation Platform.
- Site
- Schlieren
- Processes
- Surgical simulation – VR spine endoscopy training, Biomimetic spine simulator (SYNspine) for hands-on training, Surgical simulation systems (VRspine™ Pro, SYNspine™), Hybrid training platform concept (digital + biomimetic simulation), Customization of VRspine™ instruments to MedTech customer specifications (hardware/software,, Training and training programs for spine endoscopy, Distribution via distributors
- Materials
- Biomimetic soft tissue (gel-based, water-containing), Plastic (cartridge housing/Bin/Hood), Plastic
- Founded
- 2021
- Industries
- Medical technology, Surgical training/simulation, Spinal surgery/endoscopy
- 01
Product development (hardware/software)
- 02
Customization to customer specifications (MedTech instruments, branding)
- 03
Manufacturing of the simulation systems and soft tissue cartridges
- 04
Distribution via direct sales and distributors
- 05
Training and training programs
- 06
Support
Materials and Processes
Biomimetic soft tissue (gel-based, water-containing)
In SYNspine™ cartridges, it replicates the tissue behavior of real spinal structures for hands-on training with real instruments.
Plastic
Housing and components of the SYNspine™ cartridges (Bin/Hood) as well as of the simulator hardware.
Locations
Schlieren
CHHeadquarters, development and sales
- Materials
- Biomimetic soft tissue gels, plastic
- VRspine™ Pro – digital spine endoscopy simulator with haptics and integrated instruments
- SYNspine™ – biomimetic simulator with navigation (fluoroscopy- and CT-compatible)
Products and Assemblies
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical simulation – VR spine endoscopy trainingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Biomimetic spine simulator (SYNspine) for hands-on trainingTesting | – | – | – | – | Biomimetic soft tissue gels (soft tissue) |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VR spine endoscopy simulator with haptics and integrated instruments | Simulatory AG VRspine™ Pro | – | – | – | Schlieren, Switzerland |
| Biomimetic surgical simulator with navigation (fluoroscopy- and CT-compatible) | Simulatory AG SYNspine™ | – | – | – | Schlieren, Switzerland |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 2021
Founding of Simulatory by Venkat Gourishankar, Gayathri Venkat and Ralf Wagner; initial focus on open craniotomy simulation.
- 2021
Pivot to spine surgery, in particular endoscopic procedures, due to market demand.
- 2025
Announcement of the death of co-founder Dr. Ralf Wagner (September 24, 2025).
- 2025
Presentation of SYNspine™ at Eurospine 2025 in Copenhagen (October 22–25).