Employee Spotlight – Tak
Here is our next Employee Spotlight! Tak just celebrated 6 years with Vorum! Tak is our Senior System Analyst, we asked him a few questions and here’s what he had to say: Can you share a memorable experience or project that you’ve been involved in during your time here? One of my memorable projects is equipping our carvers the ability to connect with the internet and provide carver status updates. What do you find most rewarding about your work? Solving difficult issues and getting customers working again. What do you like to do in your spare time? I …
Vorum over the years!
Canfit Software Vorum’s success began to grow with many businesses purchasing the Canfit Software, a Software that we still use today (twenty versions of software later). This continued success led to the first large capacity O&P carver in 1995, Vorum’s 3-axis Carver. This was the world’s first purpose-built O&P carver with the capacity to carve a large spinal mold with a smooth surface finish in under 20 minutes. Vorum’s innovation in technology did not stop there with the launch of their first optical scanner in 1999 and the first high-speed cranial scanner (STARscanner™) in 2001. Vorum developed the STARscanner™, the …
Why use Vorum Technology instead of plaster and other traditional methods?
Are you using plaster to create your prosthetic and orthotic devices? Have you considered moving to Computer Aided Design / Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology? Do you want to increase the accuracy and efficiency in your clinic? In this blog we are going to answer the question asked time and time again, why choose technology over plaster in relation to Prosthetics and Orthotics. Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD and CAM) technology has revolutionized many industries, including the Prosthetics and Orthotics field by providing more efficient, accurate, and customizable solutions. Precision and Accuracy: Vorum’s technology allows …
Annual O&P Meeting hosted by HKSCPO and ISPO
Last week we had two Vorumites, Ryann Yung and Taryn McCrady visit the Annual O&P Meeting hosted by HKSCPO and ISPO. The Hong Kong Society of Certified Prosthetist-Orthotists (HKSCPO) is the professional association representing the prosthetics and orthotics practitioners in Hong Kong. The society was established 1995. The society encourages and promotes high standards of professionalism and patient care services in the prosthetics and orthotics field. Vorum attended this conference with our valued partner Ottobock and we spoke about our impact in the Prosthetics and Orthotics industry. Ottobock HK has been developing innovating products in the prosthetics and orthotics …
Employee Spotlight – Praise
Here’s is our next Employee Spotlight! Praise just celebrated 15 years with Vorum! Praise is our Cranial Applications Manager, we asked her a few questions and here’s what she had to say: Can you share a memorable experience or project that you’ve been involved in during your time here? “A memory that I will never forget is being a part of the team that planned and executed Vorum’s 2019 International Corporate Retreat.” What do you find most rewarding about your work? “One of the most rewarding parts of my work is witnessing our customer’s businesses and practices grow …
Vorum Golf Day 2023!
On Thursday 14th September we hosted our annual Staff Golf Day at Musqueam Golf Course! We had a brilliant day out on the course! The competition was fierce with prizes up for grabs for closest to the pin, longest drive, longest put, best costume and best team name! The winners were… Closest to the pin (Female) = Camila Bueno Closest to the pin (Male) = David Carr Longest drive = Chris Hanford Longest putt (13 feet and 9 inches!) = Elisha Epp Putting challenge (Male) = Fred Liu Putting challenge (Female) = Elisha Epp Best Team Name = …
Vorum and Shriners Children’s head to Panama!
Providing care for children closer to home On Monday, 28th August, Vorum headed to Panama to assist with the roll out of our LUMA 3D scanners with Shriners Children. Nadine Ayoubi (Vorum) joined JoAnne Kanas, (DPT ,CPO Corporate Director of Orthotics and Prosthetics in Shriners Children’s), Laura L. Kozloski, (PhD, Executive Director, International Strategy in Shriners Children’s), Kevin Harrell (Shriners Children’s), Ricaurte Arrocha (Board of Trustees for Shriners Children’s) and Joel Martinez Santos (Director del Centro lnterdisciplinario de Investigación y Atención en Educación y Salu) to give 2 Luma 3D scanners to UDELAS Panama and to undergo training for these …
How will AI tools such as ChatGPT transform the P&O industry?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly more talked about in recent months with platforms such ChatGPT, Microsoft CoPilot and Google Bad, emerging. AI driven applications have increased productivity immensely throughout multiple industries, provided a huge support in education and research and it has created a whole new era for the world of technology. So, this leaves us to think, what impact is AI having on the Prosthetics and Orthotics industry? Machine Learning Machine Learning plays a major role in how AI is altering the O&P industry. Machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence specializes in developing algorithms that learn …
Revolutionizing Prosthetics and Orthotics with Luma
Giving clinicians back valuable time and energy better spent on improving patient outcomes. In the realm of modern healthcare, innovation has paved the way for groundbreaking advancements that have transformed the lives of individuals worldwide. Vorum’s Luma 3D Scanner is no different! Accuracy Luma uses advanced scanning technology to capture real-time digital imaging and shape texture to get precise scans every time. Every individual is unique, and so are their needs. Luma creates scans for each individual patient in a matter of minutes. Luma also had advanced cleaning tools allowing you to remove any unnecessary objects that may have been …
Employee Spotlight: Paul Loré
Introducing our first Vorumite Spotlight! Meet Our Software Lead Paul Loré, Paul has been working in Vorum since 2017! We asked Paul a few questions about himself: Can you share a memorable experience or project that you’ve been involved in during your time here?One of the first times I had ever presented anything during our monthly town hall meetings was to demonstrate a prototype version of the 3D scanning process in what eventually became Luma, streamed onto a big screen in front of the whole company. The first live demo of Luma went absolutely flawlessly, and set the tone for …
AOPA 2023
AOPA 2023 did not disappoint! AOPA 2023 allowed us to showcase our latest innovations, connect with fellow professionals, and to meet new faces! From CAD (Computer Aided Design), CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing), 3D scanning and state of the art carvers there was a lot to get involved with throughout the week! One of the most exciting aspects of any trade fair is the chance to meet new faces — individuals who share a passion for innovation and the drive to make a difference. AOPA was no exception. Engaging in discussions about our solutions and products such as our Forma ST …
