International Center for Medical Optoelectronics Innovation Launches in Putuo, Shanghai; Tuopai Medical Unveils Groundbreaking 'Digital Twin Eye' Surgical Microscope

(Source: Shanghai Observation News)

January 13, the First International Ophthalmology Innovation Summit andInternational MedicineThe inauguration ceremony of the Optoelectronic Technology Innovation Center was held in Putuo District. The summit, themed "Medical Optoelectronic Technology and Ophthalmic Medical Engineering Innovation," aims to build a high-level international innovation cooperation platform to transform and incubate cutting-edge medical optoelectronic technology achievements from academic institutions and promote their industrialization in the international market.

The establishment of the International Medical Optoelectronics Technology Innovation Center marks a new starting point in the field of cross-disciplinary innovation between ophthalmology and engineering. The continuous application of optoelectronics in the medical field has been one of the key technological drivers of medical progress over the past three decades. Industrial technologies such as optical communication and optical sensing, through close integration with clinical needs, have evolved into a new generation of diagnostic and therapeutic methods leading transformative changes in clinical practice. The International Medical Optoelectronics Technology Innovation Center will be equipped with a multidisciplinary team of optoelectronics researchers and engineers, and will build a CDMO platform to assist early-stage optoelectronics technology achievements from universities and hospitals in accelerating clinical application transformation—from 0 to 1, and from 1 to 10—while establishing channels for rapid global commercialization and promotion.

On site, Chinese and foreign experts and enterprise representatives discussed "Ophthalmology Innovation Patent Layout" and "Internationalization of High-end Medical Brands".Innovative Healthcare"In-depth exchanges on topics such as 'Equipment Capital Cooperation'."

TowardPi Unveils New High-End Ophthalmic Technology at Summit: "Digital Twin Eye" Multi-Modal Intraoperative Swept-Source OCT Navigation Microscope Makes International Debut. This product features the world’s first 4D-4K holographic full-eye digital reconstruction function based on intraoperative swept-source OCT technology. The launch of its innovative "Digital Twin Eye" function will drive ophthalmic surgery towards a multi-modal, digital, and intelligent transformation.

TowardPi (Shanghai) Medical Technology Co., Ltd. isTongji TechnologyOne of the key enterprises in the Pu Tao Park, TowardPi officially landed in 2021. In 2022, TowardPi Medical established its R&D center and international business center in Tao Pu Town. Its core product lines cover high-end ophthalmic diagnosis and treatment equipment such as swept-source OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography), intraoperative swept-source OCT navigation surgical microscopes, ultra-wide-field fundus cameras, and biometers. By the end of 2025, the company's overseas sales will exceed 10 million US dollars.

"Traditional ophthalmic surgical microscopes only allow doctors to see a flat plane during surgery. This product enables doctors to view real-time 3D stereoscopic images during the procedure, allowing for timely assessment of the patient's condition and precise surgical decision-making." Wang Yingqi, General Manager of TowardPi (Beijing) Medical Technology Co., Ltd, revealed that the company is applying for domestic and international registration certifications for this innovative product feature, accelerating its access to the global medical market to benefit ophthalmic patients.

The life and health industry is one of the four key industries that Putuo District focuses on developing during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period. Currently, there are over 3,500 digital intelligence health enterprises in Putuo District, with a basic full industrial chain layout established. The scale of the related digital intelligence health industry has reached 72.6 billion yuan, accounting for more than 6% of the district's tax revenue. Its economic contribution rate has increased by over 10% year-on-year, providing solid industrial support for regional development.

Original Title: "International Medical Optoelectronic Technology Innovation Center Lands in Putuo, 'Digital Twin Eye' Internationally Released"

Column Editor: Gu Yingying

Source: Author: Xinmin Evening News, Xie Min; Correspondent: Wang Di