Brainlab x Smith+Nephew (Orthopaedic Joint Reconstruction)

Brainlab is a German digital surgery and radiation therapy company headquartered in Munich, developing robotic-assisted surgery platforms including the [Cirq](/models/cirq) robotic surgical arm and [Loop-X](/models/loop-x) mobile imaging robot. Founded in 1989 by Stefan Vilsmeier, the company's technology is used in over 6,300 hospitals worldwide, with its Robotic Suite (Loop-X, Curve Navigation, and Cirq) cleared by the FDA for spine and cranial procedures. Brainlab announced plans for a €200M IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in 2025.

Smith+Nephew is a British multinational medical technology company headquartered in Watford, England, and a FTSE 100 constituent (LSE: SN, NYSE: SNN). Founded in 1856 by Thomas James Smith in Kingston upon Hull, the company develops the CORI handheld robotic surgical platform for orthopaedic procedures including partial and total knee arthroplasty and shoulder arthroplasty. Smith+Nephew reported $6.16B revenue in 2025 and employs approximately 18,000 people across 100+ countries.