Born from an Ohio State engineering professor’s need for a better force plate, Columbus-based Bertec Corporation has designed and manufactured research-grade and clinical biomechanical equipment and software since 1987. Its work spans precision force measurement, instrumented treadmills, balance assessment and immersive visual-reality systems used to study human movement, support rehabilitation and analyze athletic performance. Bertec also maintains a formal medical-device quality system certified to ISO 13485:2016 and EU MDR 2017/745 Annex IX.
ISO 13485:2016
EU Regulation MDR 2017/745 - Annex IX for medical devices
Compliance program
EUMDR2017745
Quality certification
BTE TechnologiesBTE Technologies traces its history to 1979, when its founders introduced what the company describes as the first device for objectively measuring movement while simulating real-world tasks in rehabilitation. Today, the Hanover, Maryland, medical device company develops technology for occupational and physical therapists who need functional treatment and evaluation backed by measurable clinical data. BTE is ISO 13485:2016 registered.HANOVER, MD
ProtoKineticsFounded in April 2012, ProtoKinetics is a team of engineers and biomechanists focused on making gait and balance assessment more useful in clinical care and research. Its technology helps clinicians and researchers collect objective movement data to evaluate interventions and track mobility, while the company provides university-level guidance on implementation.HAVERTOWN, PA
Omnitech Electronics, IncFrom Columbus, Omnitech Electronics makes research equipment for behavioral and physiological studies, pairing standard laboratory systems with custom hardware and software for unusual projects. Its instruments help researchers measure animal activity and behavior, while the company also provides hands-on support with installation, software tutorials, and technical questions. Omnitech says its equipment is used by pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and universities.COLUMBUS, OH
Elite Biomedical Solutions, LLCSince 2012, Cincinnati-based Elite Biomedical Solutions has manufactured USA-made replacement components for clinical equipment while also providing biomedical equipment repair and technician training. The family-owned-and-operated company uses reverse engineering, in-house injection molding, and extensive validation to support hospital biomed departments, with its work governed by an ISO 13485:2016-certified quality system and FDA registration.CINCINNATI, OH