History 2000 - today

2000
KARL STORZ launches the first mobile documentation system in the field of industrial endoscopy.

2001
Launch of RoBi® rotating bipolar scissors and forceps.

2001/2002
Flexible endoscope with distal chip (5 mm and 8 mm).

2002
Digital camera platform IMAGE 1.

2002
Macintosh intubating video laryngoscope with integrated camera technology.

2003
Introduction of video endoscopes in gastroenterology.

2003
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.

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.

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.

2005
Launch of the LED cap lamp system.

2005
Desktop Holmium laser CALCULASE.

2005
Bipolar resectoscope including AUTOCON® HF unit for gynecology and urology.

2005
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.

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.

2007
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

2007
Introduction of the world's first 'Full HD' endoscopic camera

2009
Introduction of the new VOICE1® voice control, which was developed on the basis of user feedback, our experience, and cutting edge technology.

2010
OR1™ is now available with a new and improved design: OR1™ NEO

2011
Opening of the KARL STORZ Visitor Centre: At this facility, prospective and current customers can familiarize themselves with all important product and system innovations, which are combined in the HOSPITAL1® concept hospital from KARL STORZ. The facility is primarily designed to present integrated clinical processes that can be supported from start to finish by KARL STORZ products and systems.

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