| ANT and Magstim are Bridging the Gaps in Neuronavigation |
Enschede, Carmarthenshire - After years of collaboration between ANT and Magstim, a new bridge has been built. Both companies are happy to announce a new joint offering in the field of TMS and Neuronavigation . As of 18th September 2010, ANT and Magstim have agreed to promote their highly developed systems worldwide through their marketing and distribution channels. The new deal will link the use of ANT's Visor Neuronavigation System with Magstim's range of magnetic stimulators, building a platform that addresses neuroscientists' research needs. The integration of stimulators from Magstim with the ANT Visor system contributes to the evolution of Neuronavigation by providing a complete set of sophisticated, reliable and yet easy-to-use tools for image-guided TMS in clinical environment and cognitive research; a result of continuous research and development, informed by assessments and customer needs by both companies. We believe that close co-operation between the two companies will immediately improve the level and quality of service we will be able to provide to our customers worldwide. It is of both companies interest to be available for our customers when they need our assistance. By spreading the knowledge and collaborating with Magstim we are enlarging our distribution channel and therefore being able to have more direct contact with our customers and provide them with systems and services irrelevant of their location and their application demand. Consequently, joined information systems between partners are going to enhance lead times and improve responsiveness. |  |
| Furthermore, this collaboration enables both companies to increase their skills and knowledge and stay developing at what they are best in. In addition they can take full advantage of recent developments in the integration of Neuronavigation, EEG and brain stimulation which will facilitate advances in neuroscience and clinical evaluations in key areas of brain research. John Starzewski, Managing Director of Magstim 'ANT are a leading company whose values we share in providing the best, most cost-effective solutions to research and clinical users. The Visor system is compatible with Magstim coils, offers seamless integration with EMG and EEG, and has the potential to be used with a wide range of technologies, such as robotics.' Michiel van Burik, PhD, CEO of ANT 'Magstim is known for their expertise in magnetic stimulation. The combination of their stimulators with the complete set of tools from ANT for neuronavigation and cognitive neuroscience, makes an unique combination. Teaming up with Magstim allows us to help an even greater group of potential users that may benefit from our technology.' |
| Magstim Magstim is engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of medical and research devices within the neurological and surgical fields. Through its products, Magstim has enabled researchers and clinicians to assess, protect and improve the functioning of the nervous system in various applications. ANT (Advanced Neuro Technology) ANT (Advanced Neuro Technology) with its HQ in the Netherlands was founded in 1996 as a spin-off company from the University of Twente. It provides high-quality and user-friendly systems widely used in neuroscience, neurodiagnostics and neuronavigation. ANT benefits from the scientific know-how gained through numerous years of research at various academic institutes, its own scientific staff and innovative insight of the market. |
| Both companies will be present at the SFN Congress, 13th to 17th November 2010 in San Diego. |
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