CompanyHistory
Future and Tradition
Product Range
Vision
Pillars of endoscopy
Training and logistics center
History 2000 - today
KARL STORZ launches the first mobile documentation system in the field of industrial endoscopy.
2001
Launch of RoBi™ rotating bipolar scissors and forceps.
Launch of RoBi™ rotating bipolar scissors and forceps.
Flexible endoscope with distal chip (5 mm and 8 mm).
2002
Digital camera platform IMAGE1™.
Digital camera platform IMAGE1™.
2002
Macintosh intubating video laryngoscope with integrated camera technology.
2003
Introduction of video endoscopes in gastroenterology.
Introduction of video endoscopes in gastroenterology.
VIDEOSCOPE 2-point measuring system permits simultaneous measurement and documentation during inspections with industrial endoscopes.
2004
Production of the first laparoscopy set for operations on elephants.
Production of the first laparoscopy set for operations on elephants.
2004
Simulator for urologic interventions.
2005
Extremely accurate measurement in any starting position thanks to multipoint measuring techniques in the stored image, live image, and in image comparison mode.
Extremely accurate measurement in any starting position thanks to multipoint measuring techniques in the stored image, live image, and in image comparison mode.
2005
KARL STORZ celebrates the company's 60th anniversary – Sybill Storz is awarded the "Prix Veuve Clicquot" as "Businesswoman of the Year".
2005
Admitted to the Legion of Honor as ‘Chevalier de la légion d’honneur’ by decree of the French President, Jacques Chirac, in Paris, France.
Admitted to the Legion of Honor as ‘Chevalier de la légion d’honneur’ by decree of the French President, Jacques Chirac, in Paris, France.
Launch of the LED cap lamp system.
Desktop Holmium laser CALCULASE.
Bipolar resectoscope including AUTOCON HF unit for gynecology and urology.
2005
The russian academy of medicine science bestows an honorary doctorate on Sybill Storz.
The russian academy of medicine science bestows an honorary doctorate on Sybill Storz.
2006
The European Council for Women, Businesses and Commerce (Conseil Européen Femmes Entreprises et Commerce – CEFEC) in Paris awarded Sybill Storz as Businesswoman of the Year 2006.
The European Council for Women, Businesses and Commerce (Conseil Européen Femmes Entreprises et Commerce – CEFEC) in Paris awarded Sybill Storz as Businesswoman of the Year 2006.
2006
The medical faculty of the University of Tübingen bestows an honorary doctorate on Sybill Storz.
2006
The University of Dundee bestows an honorary doctorate "Doctor of Laws" on Dr. med. h. c. Sybill Storz.
The University of Dundee bestows an honorary doctorate "Doctor of Laws" on Dr. med. h. c. Sybill Storz.
2007
Official presentation of the Order ‘Chevalier de la légion d’honneur’ by the French President, Jacques Chirac, in Paris, France.
Official presentation of the Order ‘Chevalier de la légion d’honneur’ by the French President, Jacques Chirac, in Paris, France.
2007
The Minister of Industry & Commerce for Baden-Wuerttemberg Mr Ernst Pfister presented Mrs Dr. h. c. mult. Sybill Storz the Industry & Commerce Medal of Honour from the region of Baden-Wuerttemberg in recognition of her outstanding entrepreneurial achievements
The Minister of Industry & Commerce for Baden-Wuerttemberg Mr Ernst Pfister presented Mrs Dr. h. c. mult. Sybill Storz the Industry & Commerce Medal of Honour from the region of Baden-Wuerttemberg in recognition of her outstanding entrepreneurial achievements
2007
Introduction of the world's first 'Full HD' endoscopic camera
Introduction of the world's first 'Full HD' endoscopic camera