Siemens Healthcare Plans Acquisition of CAS innovations AG
The Siemens Healthcare Sector is planning to strengthen its position in the field of computer-assisted surgery with the acquisition of CAS innovations AG. The corresponding agreement is now concluded between the two companies. The antitrust authorities still have to approve the transaction. It was agreed not to reveal the purchase price. CAS innovations manufactures surgical navigation systems which improve planning for operations while at the same time making them faster and safer. 
Royal Philips Electronics (AEX:PHI, NYSE:PHG) announced that it achieved a 33% increase in sales of Green Products in 2007, as published in the company's 10th annual Sustainability Report today. All three Philips sectors - Healthcare, Lighting and Consumer Lifestyle - showed a significant increase in sales of Green Products in 2007, resulting in total Green Product sales of EUR 5.3 billion in 2007, compared with EUR 4 billion in 2006. 
RamSoft, a developer of innovative RIS and PACS software will be announcing the expansion of its international distribution network into Europe at this year's European Congress of Radiology (ECR Booth 458). The company is inviting healthcare solution providers, imaging equipment manufacturers, networking IT companies as well as sales professionals to inquire about exclusive territorial partnerships. 
Unilever, one of the world's largest consumer products companies, will continue working with Transinsight towards a tailored solution from GoPubMed that meets Unilever Research's diverse scientific data mining requirements. Today's searching is mostly split between Internet and intranet searches. 
SIMID is the first in Europe to use a single centralized databank to bring scientific-medical full-text publications within easy reach. Through S.M.I.L.E. (Scientific Medical Information Library Europe), medical professionals can search for and download original publications and reviews online, from prominent international peer-reviewed medical scientific journals. Currently, the database contains more than 1000 journals from 28 internationally renowned publishers. 
Aerotel Medical Systems, a world leading manufacturer of modular, mobile and home-based telemedicine and telecare solutions, reveals its new GeoSkeeper GPS-based personal safety device for seniors, children and lone workers. GeoSkeeper will be demonstrated along with other Aerotel remote monitoring solutions as part of the Israel Mobile Association (IMA) pavilion at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona (February 11th-14th, 2008) at Hall 4, Level 1.