Surgical Navigation Systems in Minnesota

Forj Medical is a global contract design and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in advanced medical device development and high-volume manufacturing. The company operates 450,000+ square feet of manufacturing space across six global facilities (U.S., Costa Rica, Singapore, Indonesia) and assembles 250+ million devices and components annually. Core competencies include electromagnetic sensors and navigation systems, surgical energy systems, fluid and gas management solutions, optical systems, stimulation and active wearables, and consumables and components. Forj Medical provides end-to-end services from concept and full medical device system development through commercialization, including custom electromechanical system design, design for manufacturing (DFM), design for automation and scale, custom prototyping, and process and test development. Manufacturing capabilities are vertically integrated, encompassing PCBA manufacturing, precision molding, cable assembly, cleanroom operations, polymer and metal 3D printing, and automation. The company maintains ISO 13485 certification and holds five FDA Establishment Registrations. Quality management systems include robust QMS, traceability protocols, risk management, and audit readiness. Supply chain and operational services include supply chain management, service and maintenance, sustaining engineering, packaging and shipping, and international logistics. Clients span Fortune 500 medical device manufacturers and emerging medtech companies. The organization combines 4+ million combined hours of medical device engineering expertise across its portfolio.

IMRIS is a global leader in intraoperative MRI imaging solutions, specializing in fully integrated hybrid operating suites for image-guided neurosurgery. Founded in 2005 from research at Canada's National Research Council and headquartered in Chaska, Minnesota, IMRIS designs, manufactures, and deploys movable intraoperative MRI systems that enable real-time imaging during surgical procedures without patient relocation. The flagship product, the IMRIS Surgical Theatre, features a ceiling-mounted rail system that transports the MRI scanner between a diagnostic imaging room and adjacent operating rooms, bringing imaging directly to the surgical field. This innovation enhances precision in minimally invasive neurosurgical interventions and has benefited over 70,000 patients worldwide across more than 100 hospitals and cancer centers. The company holds 30 patents related to MRI-guided procedures and provides comprehensive services including customized surgical suite design, installation, clinical training, and ongoing support. IMRIS also offers image-guided surgical robotics and works in partnership with industry leaders to deliver integrated intraoperative imaging products.

NaviNetics Inc. is a medical device company founded by researchers, engineers, and neurosurgeons from the Neural Engineering Laboratories at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The company specializes in stereotactic neurosurgery systems for precise target localization and patient head fixation during minimally invasive procedures. Their flagship product is the NaviNetics Reusable Stereotactic System, a frame-based neurosurgical targeting platform designed for deep brain stimulation (DBS), lesioning, biopsies, targeted injections, aspirations, and minimally invasive tumor treatments. The system combines the accuracy and workflow efficiency of traditional frame-based systems with a compact, ergonomic design. Key features include skull anchor fixation (eliminating the need for a base frame), intuitive targeting adjustments, excellent burr hole access, and procedural sterile field integrity. The system is compatible with standard CT and MR imaging localizers, enabling planning workflows consistent with conventional DBS frame methodology. Optional adapters support integration with third-party microdrive systems (AO and FHC). The product is designed to improve patient experience, accelerate DBS workflow, and maintain the accuracy verification standards expected in neurosurgical applications. NaviNetics targets hospitals and surgical centers performing stereotactic neurosurgery, with particular focus on DBS programs and functional neurosurgery.