ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING & OPTICAL MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS Navigate New Possibilities. With Optical Measurement and Electromagnetic Tracking solutions from NDI that support today’s—and tomorrow’s—most intricate OEM tracking applications in surgical navigation and interventional medicine. Compare our Solutions. Navigate New Possibilities ™.

LEGACY PRODUCTS

Legacy Products. NDI is an industry pioneer and the world’s leading innovator and manufacturer of advanced 3D measurement technology solutions. For almost 40 years, our optical measurement and electromagnetic tracking components have been trusted by the world’s foremost original equipment manufacturers (OEM) including but not

limited to

AURORA - NDI

Aurora® Our premier electromagnetic tracking solution, which combines unrivalled measurement accuracy and expert customization for the most intricate OEM interventional applications. Electromagnetic Tracking that Supports Minimally Invasive Approaches The Aurora® electromagnetic tracking solution provides unobstructed real-time tracking of micro sensors that can be embedded into

POLARIS VICRA

The Polaris Vicra® shares the same trusted measurement performance as all Polaris optical trackers, but in a smaller form factor. Its compact size can allow medical device OEMs to integrate the Polaris Vicra into surgical workflows that require smaller instruments and

where equipment or

3D GUIDANCE

3D Guidance driveBAYâ„¢. Calculates sensor tracking data as positions and rotational matrix and interfaces with the host application. The driveBAY is an embedded electronics unit that fits into the drive bay of a PC chassis, drawing power from the host. It can track up to four 6DOF sensors simultaneously.*. Dimensions: 180 mm x 147 mm x 41 mm.

CAREERS - NDI

Amazing Technology Demands Amazing People Explore Opportunities Your Career at NDI is Waiting We inspire our customers to think big when exploring new opportunities in 3D tracking technology. We encourage our employees to do the same with their careers at NDI. Much like GPS navigation for your car, our tracking technology shows where an object

Read More »Careers

ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING SYSTEMS Electromagnetic Tracking. The Aurora ® and 3D Guidance ® electromagnetic (EM) tracking solutions work by generating a defined EM field in which EM micro-sensors are tracked. It’s the small size of these sensors, and how they can be used in minimally invasive approaches, that have helped medical device OEMs transform image-guided surgery and

3D GUIDANCE SENSORS

3D Guidance® Sensors Five different 6DOF sensor options support flexible integration into numerous OEM medical instruments and tracking applications. Sensors Come Fully Assembled and Ready for Use 3D Guidance® sensors come in many sizes, from a larger reference sensor that consists of an 8 mm square cross-section, to a 0.56 mm diameter cylindrical sensor for Read More »3D Guidance Sensors

AURORA TOOLS

Aurora ® ready-to-use tools include everything required to begin tracking right out of the box. Designed with speed and ease of integration and use in mind, these tools are an excellent introduction to the Aurora electromagnetic tracking solution during research applications and the exploratory phase of OEM research and development. No assembly, configuration, or calibration are required.

AURORA SENSORS

Aurora Sensors A full suite of customizable 5DOF and 6DOF sensors support seamless integration into the smallest OEM medical instruments and most complex tracking applications. Track up to 32 5DOF or 16 6DOF Sensors at Once Aurora® electromagnetic 5DOF and 6DOF sensors can be embedded into OEM medical instruments such as catheters, endoscopes, and ultrasound Read More »Aurora Sensors ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING & OPTICAL MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS Navigate New Possibilities. With Optical Measurement and Electromagnetic Tracking solutions from NDI that support today’s—and tomorrow’s—most intricate OEM tracking applications in surgical navigation and interventional medicine. Compare our Solutions. Navigate New Possibilities ™.

LEGACY PRODUCTS

Legacy Products. NDI is an industry pioneer and the world’s leading innovator and manufacturer of advanced 3D measurement technology solutions. For almost 40 years, our optical measurement and electromagnetic tracking components have been trusted by the world’s foremost original equipment manufacturers (OEM) including but not

limited to

AURORA - NDI

Aurora® Our premier electromagnetic tracking solution, which combines unrivalled measurement accuracy and expert customization for the most intricate OEM interventional applications. Electromagnetic Tracking that Supports Minimally Invasive Approaches The Aurora® electromagnetic tracking solution provides unobstructed real-time tracking of micro sensors that can be embedded into

POLARIS VICRA

The Polaris Vicra® shares the same trusted measurement performance as all Polaris optical trackers, but in a smaller form factor. Its compact size can allow medical device OEMs to integrate the Polaris Vicra into surgical workflows that require smaller instruments and

where equipment or

3D GUIDANCE

3D Guidance driveBAYâ„¢. Calculates sensor tracking data as positions and rotational matrix and interfaces with the host application. The driveBAY is an embedded electronics unit that fits into the drive bay of a PC chassis, drawing power from the host. It can track up to four 6DOF sensors simultaneously.*. Dimensions: 180 mm x 147 mm x 41 mm.

CAREERS - NDI

Amazing Technology Demands Amazing People Explore Opportunities Your Career at NDI is Waiting We inspire our customers to think big when exploring new opportunities in 3D tracking technology. We encourage our employees to do the same with their careers at NDI. Much like GPS navigation for your car, our tracking technology shows where an object

Read More »Careers

ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING SYSTEMS Electromagnetic Tracking. The Aurora ® and 3D Guidance ® electromagnetic (EM) tracking solutions work by generating a defined EM field in which EM micro-sensors are tracked. It’s the small size of these sensors, and how they can be used in minimally invasive approaches, that have helped medical device OEMs transform image-guided surgery and

3D GUIDANCE SENSORS

3D Guidance® Sensors Five different 6DOF sensor options support flexible integration into numerous OEM medical instruments and tracking applications. Sensors Come Fully Assembled and Ready for Use 3D Guidance® sensors come in many sizes, from a larger reference sensor that consists of an 8 mm square cross-section, to a 0.56 mm diameter cylindrical sensor for Read More »3D Guidance Sensors

AURORA TOOLS

Aurora ® ready-to-use tools include everything required to begin tracking right out of the box. Designed with speed and ease of integration and use in mind, these tools are an excellent introduction to the Aurora electromagnetic tracking solution during research applications and the exploratory phase of OEM research and development. No assembly, configuration, or calibration are required.

AURORA SENSORS

Aurora Sensors A full suite of customizable 5DOF and 6DOF sensors support seamless integration into the smallest OEM medical instruments and most complex tracking applications. Track up to 32 5DOF or 16 6DOF Sensors at Once Aurora® electromagnetic 5DOF and 6DOF sensors can be embedded into OEM medical instruments such as catheters, endoscopes, and ultrasound Read More »Aurora Sensors ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING & OPTICAL MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS Navigate New Possibilities. With Optical Measurement and Electromagnetic Tracking solutions from NDI that support today’s—and tomorrow’s—most intricate OEM tracking applications in surgical navigation and interventional medicine. Compare our Solutions. Navigate New Possibilities ™.

PRODUCTS - NDI

Break new ground in OEM surgical tool tracking and navigation applications with the optical measurement solution that can provide fast, accurate tracking for

SOFTWARE - NDI

NDI 6D Architectâ„¢. This software program for the Polaris and Aurora solutions is an essential component of the tool characterization process and is necessary for the creation of tool definition files. For Polaris optical trackers, the software program makes it easy to measure relative marker positions, set important parameters, assign

markers

ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING SYSTEMS The Aurora® and 3D Guidance® electromagnetic (EM) tracking solutions work by generating a defined EM field in which EM micro-sensors are tracked. It’s the small size of these sensors, and how they can be used in minimally invasive approaches, that have helped medical device OEMs transform image-guided surgery and interventional procedures over

the past decade.

CUSTOMER APPLICATIONS The remarkable performance and versatility of the Polaris® optical measurement and Aurora® and 3D Guidance® electromagnetic tracking solutions have enabled real-time 3D tracking technology to be integrated into increasingly sophisticated applications and markets, including academic research, medical trainers, and medical device manufacturers. Here are some examples of how our OEM

POLARIS VEGA

The Polaris Vega® optical measurement solution has three models of optical trackers that can be integrated into the workflow of OEM surgical navigation systems: the Polaris Vega XT, Polaris Vega VT, and Polaris Vega ST. All three Polaris Vega models share a common optical measurement technology platform, using near-infrared (IR) light to

track

NDI PASSIVE SPHERE

NDI Passive Sphere™ A single-use, sterile 11.5 mm passive marker sphere that is compatible with OEM surgical instruments with snap-fit mounting posts. The Industry’s Original—and World’s Leading—Passive Marker Sphere Originally developed by NDI for use with the Polaris optical tracking system, single-use NDI Passive Spheres are the passive sphere for IGS systems. NDI Passive Spheres NDI CUSTOMER SUPPORT NDI Customer Support. Welcome to our new site! Register to find up-to-date, helpful resources about our products and have the opportunity to connect with our Customer Support Team. 3D GUIDANCE TRAINING NEEDLE The 3D Guidance Training Needle is an 18-gauge, 110 mm length reusable titanium needle with a micro electromagnetic sensor embedded at its tip, which enables needle-tip tracking and deflection visualization from inside the phantom. These capabilities support the training of needle targeting and trajectory planning during simulated renal biops ies, TAP block s, cordocentesis, spinal epidural s

6DOF EXPLAINED

6DOF Explained. Aurora® sensors are defined as either 5DOF or 6DOF, and 3D Guidance® sensors as 6DOF, where degrees of freedom (DOF) describe the number of axes in which a rigid body (object) moves freely in 3D space. Degrees of freedom are reported as translations and rotations. Translations (positions) on the X, Y and Z-axes

correspond with

ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING & OPTICAL MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS Navigate New Possibilities. With Optical Measurement and Electromagnetic Tracking solutions from NDI that support today’s—and tomorrow’s—most intricate OEM tracking applications in surgical navigation and interventional medicine. Compare our Solutions. Navigate New Possibilities ™.

LEGACY PRODUCTS

Legacy Products. NDI is an industry pioneer and the world’s leading innovator and manufacturer of advanced 3D measurement technology solutions. For almost 40 years, our optical measurement and electromagnetic tracking components have been trusted by the world’s foremost original equipment manufacturers (OEM) including but not

limited to

3D GUIDANCE

3D Guidance driveBAYâ„¢. Calculates sensor tracking data as positions and rotational matrix and interfaces with the host application. The driveBAY is an embedded electronics unit that fits into the drive bay of a PC chassis, drawing power from the host. It can track up to four 6DOF sensors simultaneously.*. Dimensions: 180 mm x 147 mm x 41 mm.

AURORA - NDI

Aurora® Our premier electromagnetic tracking solution, which combines unrivalled measurement accuracy and expert customization for the most intricate OEM interventional applications. Electromagnetic Tracking that Supports Minimally Invasive Approaches The Aurora® electromagnetic tracking solution provides unobstructed real-time tracking of micro sensors that can be embedded into

CAREERS - NDI

Amazing Technology Demands Amazing People Explore Opportunities Your Career at NDI is Waiting We inspire our customers to think big when exploring new opportunities in 3D tracking technology. We encourage our employees to do the same with their careers at NDI. Much like GPS navigation for your car, our tracking technology shows where an object

Read More »Careers

POLARIS VICRA

The Polaris Vicra® shares the same trusted measurement performance as all Polaris optical trackers, but in a smaller form factor. Its compact size can allow medical device OEMs to integrate the Polaris Vicra into surgical workflows that require smaller instruments and

where equipment or

ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING & OPTICAL MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS Navigate New Possibilities. With Optical Measurement and Electromagnetic Tracking solutions from NDI that support today’s—and tomorrow’s—most intricate OEM tracking applications in surgical navigation and interventional medicine. Compare our Solutions. Navigate New Possibilities ™.

LEGACY PRODUCTS

Legacy Products. NDI is an industry pioneer and the world’s leading innovator and manufacturer of advanced 3D measurement technology solutions. For almost 40 years, our optical measurement and electromagnetic tracking components have been trusted by the world’s foremost original equipment manufacturers (OEM) including but not

limited to

3D GUIDANCE

3D Guidance driveBAYâ„¢. Calculates sensor tracking data as positions and rotational matrix and interfaces with the host application. The driveBAY is an embedded electronics unit that fits into the drive bay of a PC chassis, drawing power from the host. It can track up to four 6DOF sensors simultaneously.*. Dimensions: 180 mm x 147 mm x 41 mm.

AURORA - NDI

Aurora® Our premier electromagnetic tracking solution, which combines unrivalled measurement accuracy and expert customization for the most intricate OEM interventional applications. Electromagnetic Tracking that Supports Minimally Invasive Approaches The Aurora® electromagnetic tracking solution provides unobstructed real-time tracking of micro sensors that can be embedded into

CAREERS - NDI

Amazing Technology Demands Amazing People Explore Opportunities Your Career at NDI is Waiting We inspire our customers to think big when exploring new opportunities in 3D tracking technology. We encourage our employees to do the same with their careers at NDI. Much like GPS navigation for your car, our tracking technology shows where an object

Read More »Careers

POLARIS VICRA

The Polaris Vicra® shares the same trusted measurement performance as all Polaris optical trackers, but in a smaller form factor. Its compact size can allow medical device OEMs to integrate the Polaris Vicra into surgical workflows that require smaller instruments and

where equipment or

ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING & OPTICAL MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS Navigate New Possibilities. With Optical Measurement and Electromagnetic Tracking solutions from NDI that support today’s—and tomorrow’s—most intricate OEM tracking applications in surgical navigation and interventional medicine. Compare our Solutions. Navigate New Possibilities ™.

PRODUCTS - NDI

Break new ground in OEM surgical tool tracking and navigation applications with the optical measurement solution that can provide fast, accurate tracking for

SOFTWARE - NDI

NDI 6D Architectâ„¢. This software program for the Polaris and Aurora solutions is an essential component of the tool characterization process and is necessary for the creation of tool definition files. For Polaris optical trackers, the software program makes it easy to measure relative marker positions, set important parameters, assign

markers

ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING SYSTEMS The Aurora® and 3D Guidance® electromagnetic (EM) tracking solutions work by generating a defined EM field in which EM micro-sensors are tracked. It’s the small size of these sensors, and how they can be used in minimally invasive approaches, that have helped medical device OEMs transform image-guided surgery and interventional procedures over

the past decade.

POLARIS VEGA

The Polaris Vega® optical measurement solution has three models of optical trackers that can be integrated into the workflow of OEM surgical navigation systems: the Polaris Vega XT, Polaris Vega VT, and Polaris Vega ST. All three Polaris Vega models share a common optical measurement technology platform, using near-infrared (IR) light to

track

NDI PASSIVE SPHERE

NDI Passive Sphere™ A single-use, sterile 11.5 mm passive marker sphere that is compatible with OEM surgical instruments with snap-fit mounting posts. The Industry’s Original—and World’s Leading—Passive Marker Sphere Originally developed by NDI for use with the Polaris optical tracking system, single-use NDI Passive Spheres are the passive sphere for IGS systems. NDI Passive Spheres 3D GUIDANCE TRAINING NEEDLE The 3D Guidance Training Needle is an 18-gauge, 110 mm length reusable titanium needle with a micro electromagnetic sensor embedded at its tip, which enables needle-tip tracking and deflection visualization from inside the phantom. These capabilities support the training of needle targeting and trajectory planning during simulated renal biops ies, TAP block s, cordocentesis, spinal epidural s PASSIVE MARKER SPHERES Passive marker spheres are a key component of the Polaris optical measurement solution: when attached to OEM surgical instruments, these navigation markers act as triangulation points for the instrument within the OR space.This is due to the passive marker sphere’s unique retro-reflective surface, which allows the Polaris optical tracker to ‘see’ it during tracking.

6DOF EXPLAINED

6DOF Explained. Aurora® sensors are defined as either 5DOF or 6DOF, and 3D Guidance® sensors as 6DOF, where degrees of freedom (DOF) describe the number of axes in which a rigid body (object) moves freely in 3D space. Degrees of freedom are reported as translations and rotations. Translations (positions) on the X, Y and Z-axes

correspond with

NDI CUSTOMER SUPPORT NDI Customer Support. Welcome to our new site! Register to find up-to-date, helpful resources about our products and have the opportunity to connect with our Customer Support Team. ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING & OPTICAL MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS Navigate New Possibilities. With Optical Measurement and Electromagnetic Tracking solutions from NDI that support today’s—and tomorrow’s—most intricate OEM tracking applications in surgical navigation and interventional medicine. Compare our Solutions. Navigate New Possibilities ™.

LEGACY PRODUCTS

Legacy Products. NDI is an industry pioneer and the world’s leading innovator and manufacturer of advanced 3D measurement technology solutions. For almost 40 years, our optical measurement and electromagnetic tracking components have been trusted by the world’s foremost original equipment manufacturers (OEM) including but not

limited to

3D GUIDANCE

3D Guidance driveBAYâ„¢. Calculates sensor tracking data as positions and rotational matrix and interfaces with the host application. The driveBAY is an embedded electronics unit that fits into the drive bay of a PC chassis, drawing power from the host. It can track up to four 6DOF sensors simultaneously.*. Dimensions: 180 mm x 147 mm x 41 mm.

AURORA - NDI

Aurora® Our premier electromagnetic tracking solution, which combines unrivalled measurement accuracy and expert customization for the most intricate OEM interventional applications. Electromagnetic Tracking that Supports Minimally Invasive Approaches The Aurora® electromagnetic tracking solution provides unobstructed real-time tracking of micro sensors that can be embedded into

CAREERS - NDI

Amazing Technology Demands Amazing People Explore Opportunities Your Career at NDI is Waiting We inspire our customers to think big when exploring new opportunities in 3D tracking technology. We encourage our employees to do the same with their careers at NDI. Much like GPS navigation for your car, our tracking technology shows where an object

Read More »Careers

POLARIS VICRA

The Polaris Vicra® shares the same trusted measurement performance as all Polaris optical trackers, but in a smaller form factor. Its compact size can allow medical device OEMs to integrate the Polaris Vicra into surgical workflows that require smaller instruments and

where equipment or

ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING & OPTICAL MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS Navigate New Possibilities. With Optical Measurement and Electromagnetic Tracking solutions from NDI that support today’s—and tomorrow’s—most intricate OEM tracking applications in surgical navigation and interventional medicine. Compare our Solutions. Navigate New Possibilities ™.

LEGACY PRODUCTS

Legacy Products. NDI is an industry pioneer and the world’s leading innovator and manufacturer of advanced 3D measurement technology solutions. For almost 40 years, our optical measurement and electromagnetic tracking components have been trusted by the world’s foremost original equipment manufacturers (OEM) including but not

limited to

3D GUIDANCE

3D Guidance driveBAYâ„¢. Calculates sensor tracking data as positions and rotational matrix and interfaces with the host application. The driveBAY is an embedded electronics unit that fits into the drive bay of a PC chassis, drawing power from the host. It can track up to four 6DOF sensors simultaneously.*. Dimensions: 180 mm x 147 mm x 41 mm.

AURORA - NDI

Aurora® Our premier electromagnetic tracking solution, which combines unrivalled measurement accuracy and expert customization for the most intricate OEM interventional applications. Electromagnetic Tracking that Supports Minimally Invasive Approaches The Aurora® electromagnetic tracking solution provides unobstructed real-time tracking of micro sensors that can be embedded into

CAREERS - NDI

Amazing Technology Demands Amazing People Explore Opportunities Your Career at NDI is Waiting We inspire our customers to think big when exploring new opportunities in 3D tracking technology. We encourage our employees to do the same with their careers at NDI. Much like GPS navigation for your car, our tracking technology shows where an object

Read More »Careers

POLARIS VICRA

The Polaris Vicra® shares the same trusted measurement performance as all Polaris optical trackers, but in a smaller form factor. Its compact size can allow medical device OEMs to integrate the Polaris Vicra into surgical workflows that require smaller instruments and

where equipment or

ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING & OPTICAL MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS Navigate New Possibilities. With Optical Measurement and Electromagnetic Tracking solutions from NDI that support today’s—and tomorrow’s—most intricate OEM tracking applications in surgical navigation and interventional medicine. Compare our Solutions. Navigate New Possibilities ™.

PRODUCTS - NDI

Break new ground in OEM surgical tool tracking and navigation applications with the optical measurement solution that can provide fast, accurate tracking for

SOFTWARE - NDI

NDI 6D Architectâ„¢. This software program for the Polaris and Aurora solutions is an essential component of the tool characterization process and is necessary for the creation of tool definition files. For Polaris optical trackers, the software program makes it easy to measure relative marker positions, set important parameters, assign

markers

ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING SYSTEMS The Aurora® and 3D Guidance® electromagnetic (EM) tracking solutions work by generating a defined EM field in which EM micro-sensors are tracked. It’s the small size of these sensors, and how they can be used in minimally invasive approaches, that have helped medical device OEMs transform image-guided surgery and interventional procedures over

the past decade.

POLARIS VEGA

The Polaris Vega® optical measurement solution has three models of optical trackers that can be integrated into the workflow of OEM surgical navigation systems: the Polaris Vega XT, Polaris Vega VT, and Polaris Vega ST. All three Polaris Vega models share a common optical measurement technology platform, using near-infrared (IR) light to

track

NDI PASSIVE SPHERE

NDI Passive Sphere™ A single-use, sterile 11.5 mm passive marker sphere that is compatible with OEM surgical instruments with snap-fit mounting posts. The Industry’s Original—and World’s Leading—Passive Marker Sphere Originally developed by NDI for use with the Polaris optical tracking system, single-use NDI Passive Spheres are the passive sphere for IGS systems. NDI Passive Spheres 3D GUIDANCE TRAINING NEEDLE The 3D Guidance Training Needle is an 18-gauge, 110 mm length reusable titanium needle with a micro electromagnetic sensor embedded at its tip, which enables needle-tip tracking and deflection visualization from inside the phantom. These capabilities support the training of needle targeting and trajectory planning during simulated renal biops ies, TAP block s, cordocentesis, spinal epidural s PASSIVE MARKER SPHERES Passive marker spheres are a key component of the Polaris optical measurement solution: when attached to OEM surgical instruments, these navigation markers act as triangulation points for the instrument within the OR space.This is due to the passive marker sphere’s unique retro-reflective surface, which allows the Polaris optical tracker to ‘see’ it during tracking.

6DOF EXPLAINED

6DOF Explained. Aurora® sensors are defined as either 5DOF or 6DOF, and 3D Guidance® sensors as 6DOF, where degrees of freedom (DOF) describe the number of axes in which a rigid body (object) moves freely in 3D space. Degrees of freedom are reported as translations and rotations. Translations (positions) on the X, Y and Z-axes

correspond with

NDI CUSTOMER SUPPORT NDI Customer Support. Welcome to our new site! Register to find up-to-date, helpful resources about our products and have the opportunity to connect with our Customer Support Team. ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING & OPTICAL MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS The Polaris Vega® and Polaris Vicra® optical measurement solutions can provide precise wireless tracking and navigation of OEM surgical instruments, and patient and OR equipment position tracking, within a large measurement volume.

LEGACY PRODUCTS

NDI is an industry pioneer and the world’s leading innovator and manufacturer of advanced 3D measurement technology solutions. For almost 40 years, our optical measurement and electromagnetic tracking components have been trusted by the world’s foremost original equipment manufacturers (OEM) including but not limited to medical device, simulation, and medical research markets.Through our

3D GUIDANCE

The 3D Guidance® electromagnetic tracking solution delivers exceptional performance and value for OEM image-guided interventional and therapy systems and medical trainers that require real-time navigation tracking capabilities.. The 3D Guidance solution tracks 6DOF sensors that can be embedded into OEM instruments such as ultrasound probes, rigid and flexible scopes, and laparoscopic tools.

POLARIS VICRA

The Polaris Vicra® shares the same trusted measurement performance as all Polaris optical trackers, but in a smaller form factor. Its compact size can allow medical device OEMs to integrate the Polaris Vicra into surgical workflows that require smaller instruments and

where equipment or

CAREERS - NDI

Amazing Technology Demands Amazing People Explore Opportunities Your Career at NDI is Waiting We inspire our customers to think big when exploring new opportunities in 3D tracking technology. We encourage our employees to do the same with their careers at NDI. Much like GPS navigation for your car, our tracking technology shows where an object

Read More »Careers

AURORA - NDI

Aurora® Our premier electromagnetic tracking solution, which combines unrivalled measurement accuracy and expert customization for the most intricate OEM interventional applications. Electromagnetic Tracking that Supports Minimally Invasive Approaches The Aurora® electromagnetic tracking solution provides unobstructed real-time tracking of micro sensors that can be embedded into ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING SYSTEMS The Aurora® and 3D Guidance® electromagnetic (EM) tracking solutions work by generating a defined EM field in which EM micro-sensors are tracked. It’s the small size of these sensors, and how they can be used in minimally invasive approaches, that have helped medical device OEMs transform image-guided surgery and interventional procedures over

the past decade.

3D GUIDANCE SENSORS

3D Guidance® Sensors Five different 6DOF sensor options support flexible integration into numerous OEM medical instruments and tracking applications. Sensors Come Fully Assembled and Ready for Use 3D Guidance® sensors come in many sizes, from a larger reference sensor that consists of an 8 mm square cross-section, to a 0.56 mm diameter cylindrical sensor for Read More »3D Guidance Sensors

AURORA SENSORS

Aurora Sensors A full suite of customizable 5DOF and 6DOF sensors support seamless integration into the smallest OEM medical instruments and most complex tracking applications. Track up to 32 5DOF or 16 6DOF Sensors at Once Aurora® electromagnetic 5DOF and 6DOF sensors can be embedded into OEM medical instruments such as catheters, endoscopes, and ultrasound Read More »Aurora Sensors

AURORA TOOLS

Aurora ® ready-to-use tools include everything required to begin tracking right out of the box. Designed with speed and ease of integration and use in mind, these tools are an excellent introduction to the Aurora electromagnetic tracking solution during research applications and the exploratory phase of OEM research and development. No assembly, configuration, or calibration are required. ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING & OPTICAL MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS The Polaris Vega® and Polaris Vicra® optical measurement solutions can provide precise wireless tracking and navigation of OEM surgical instruments, and patient and OR equipment position tracking, within a large measurement volume.

LEGACY PRODUCTS

NDI is an industry pioneer and the world’s leading innovator and manufacturer of advanced 3D measurement technology solutions. For almost 40 years, our optical measurement and electromagnetic tracking components have been trusted by the world’s foremost original equipment manufacturers (OEM) including but not limited to medical device, simulation, and medical research markets.Through our

3D GUIDANCE

The 3D Guidance® electromagnetic tracking solution delivers exceptional performance and value for OEM image-guided interventional and therapy systems and medical trainers that require real-time navigation tracking capabilities.. The 3D Guidance solution tracks 6DOF sensors that can be embedded into OEM instruments such as ultrasound probes, rigid and flexible scopes, and laparoscopic tools.

POLARIS VICRA

The Polaris Vicra® shares the same trusted measurement performance as all Polaris optical trackers, but in a smaller form factor. Its compact size can allow medical device OEMs to integrate the Polaris Vicra into surgical workflows that require smaller instruments and

where equipment or

CAREERS - NDI

Amazing Technology Demands Amazing People Explore Opportunities Your Career at NDI is Waiting We inspire our customers to think big when exploring new opportunities in 3D tracking technology. We encourage our employees to do the same with their careers at NDI. Much like GPS navigation for your car, our tracking technology shows where an object

Read More »Careers

AURORA - NDI

Aurora® Our premier electromagnetic tracking solution, which combines unrivalled measurement accuracy and expert customization for the most intricate OEM interventional applications. Electromagnetic Tracking that Supports Minimally Invasive Approaches The Aurora® electromagnetic tracking solution provides unobstructed real-time tracking of micro sensors that can be embedded into ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING SYSTEMS The Aurora® and 3D Guidance® electromagnetic (EM) tracking solutions work by generating a defined EM field in which EM micro-sensors are tracked. It’s the small size of these sensors, and how they can be used in minimally invasive approaches, that have helped medical device OEMs transform image-guided surgery and interventional procedures over

the past decade.

3D GUIDANCE SENSORS

3D Guidance® Sensors Five different 6DOF sensor options support flexible integration into numerous OEM medical instruments and tracking applications. Sensors Come Fully Assembled and Ready for Use 3D Guidance® sensors come in many sizes, from a larger reference sensor that consists of an 8 mm square cross-section, to a 0.56 mm diameter cylindrical sensor for Read More »3D Guidance Sensors

AURORA SENSORS

Aurora Sensors A full suite of customizable 5DOF and 6DOF sensors support seamless integration into the smallest OEM medical instruments and most complex tracking applications. Track up to 32 5DOF or 16 6DOF Sensors at Once Aurora® electromagnetic 5DOF and 6DOF sensors can be embedded into OEM medical instruments such as catheters, endoscopes, and ultrasound Read More »Aurora Sensors

AURORA TOOLS

Aurora ® ready-to-use tools include everything required to begin tracking right out of the box. Designed with speed and ease of integration and use in mind, these tools are an excellent introduction to the Aurora electromagnetic tracking solution during research applications and the exploratory phase of OEM research and development. No assembly, configuration, or calibration are required. ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING & OPTICAL MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS The Polaris Vega® and Polaris Vicra® optical measurement solutions can provide precise wireless tracking and navigation of OEM surgical instruments, and patient and OR equipment position tracking, within a large measurement volume.

PRODUCTS - NDI

Break new ground in OEM surgical tool tracking and navigation applications with the optical measurement solution that can provide fast, accurate tracking for emerging robotic-assisted procedures.

SOFTWARE - NDI

NDI Software Packages Our Polaris® optical measurement, and Aurora® and 3D Guidance® electromagnetic tracking solutions come equipped with different NDI software packages to help OEM customers to configure, characterize, and track tools.NDI ToolBox™This collection of software utilities allows OEM developers to configure, upgrade, troubleshoot and test the Polaris and Aurora solutions. ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING SYSTEMS The Aurora® and 3D Guidance® electromagnetic (EM) tracking solutions work by generating a defined EM field in which EM micro-sensors are tracked. It’s the small size of these sensors, and how they can be used in minimally invasive approaches, that have helped medical device OEMs transform image-guided surgery and interventional procedures over

the past decade.

POLARIS VEGA

Polaris Vega® Our advanced optical measurement solution, with three models of optical trackers that deliver unrivalled measurement performance and versatility for emerging OEM surgical navigation applications. Polaris Vega® Our advanced optical measurement solution, with three models of optical trackers that deliver unrivalled measurement performance and versatility for emerging OEM

surgical

CUSTOMER APPLICATIONS The remarkable performance and versatility of the Polaris® optical measurement and Aurora® and 3D Guidance® electromagnetic tracking solutions have enabled real-time 3D tracking technology to be integrated into increasingly sophisticated applications and markets, including academic research, medical trainers, and medical device manufacturers. Here are some examples of how our OEM

6DOF EXPLAINED

Aurora® sensors are defined as either 5DOF or 6DOF, and 3D Guidance® sensors as 6DOF, where degrees of freedom (DOF) describe the number of axes in which a rigid body (object) moves freely in 3D space.. Degrees of freedom are reported as translations and rotations. Translations (positions) on the X, Y and Z-axes correspond with the following motion: forward/back on the X-axis (surge); left PASSIVE MARKER SPHERES Passive marker spheres are a key component of the Polaris optical measurement solution: when attached to OEM surgical instruments, these navigation markers act as triangulation points for the instrument within the OR space.This is due to the passive marker sphere’s unique retro-reflective surface, which allows the Polaris optical tracker to ‘see’ it during tracking. 3D GUIDANCE TRAINING NEEDLE The 3D Guidance Training Needle is an 18-gauge, 110 mm length reusable titanium needle with a micro electromagnetic sensor embedded at its tip, which enables needle-tip tracking and deflection visualization from inside the phantom. These capabilities support the training of needle targeting and trajectory planning during simulated renal biops ies, TAP block s, cordocentesis, spinal epidural s NDI CUSTOMER SUPPORT NDI Customer Support. Welcome to our new site! Register to find up-to-date, helpful resources about our products and have the opportunity to connect with our Customer Support Team.

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