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Touch Bionics' ground-breaking work often receives coverage in the media. These links provide a sample of our press releases:



13.07.10: Touch Bionics wins at the International Business Awards
 

Company recognised as the Most Innovative Company of the Year in Europe

LIVINGSTON, UK – July 13, 2010 – Touch Bionics, developer of advanced upper-limb bionic technologies and clinical solutions, today announced that it has won the award for the Most Innovative Company of the Year in Europe in the 2010 International Business Awards..more
13.05.10: Touch Bionics showcases the bionic generation
 

Bionic technology pioneer demonstrates significant technical and commercial expansion at the world’s biggest prosthetics gathering

LEIPZIG, Germany – May 13, 2010 – Touch Bionics, developer of advanced upper-limb bionic technologies, yesterday began a four-day exhibition at the combined International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) World Congress and ORTHOPÄDIE + REHA-TECHNIK tradeshow in Leipzig, Germany..more
05.05.10: Touch Bionics unveils the new i-LIMB Pulse
 

The prosthetic hand that pioneered the bionic industry gets an upgrade

LIVINGSTON, UK – May 5, 2010 – Touch Bionics, developer of advanced upper-limb bionic technologies, today announced the launch of the i-LIMB Pulse, an all-new version of the revolutionary i-LIMB Hand, the world’s first commercially available bionic hand..more
21.04.10: Touch Bionics wins prestigious Queen’s Award for innovation
 

Company recognised for its achievements in the development and commercial success of the i-LIMB Hand

 LIVINGSTON, UK – April 21, 2010 – Touch Bionics, developer of advanced upper-limb bionic technologies, today announced it is a winner of the prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise with an award in the Innovation category for 2010..more
24.02.10: Touch Bionics to demonstrate full product line at AAOP
 

Comprehensive showcase of company’s prosthetic products and services at Academy meeting

Hilliard, OH & Chicago, IL – February 24, 2010 – Touch Bionics, developer of advanced upper-limb bionic technologies, today announced it will be showing its complete range of products at The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists’ Annual Meeting in Chicago..more
16.02.10: Touch Bionics hires Davie Mendelsohn as national sales director
 

Hilliard, OH – February 16, 2010 – Touch Bionics, developer of advanced upper-limb bionic technologies, has announced the hiring of Davie Mendelsohn as the company’s national sales director, effective immediately..more

03.02.10: TV depiction of i-LIMB Hand contained ‘a bit of Hollywood magic’
 

ABC’s ‘Private Practice’ depicts capabilities not currently available

Hilliard, OH and Livingston, Scotland – 3 February 2010 – A depiction of the i-LIMB Hand on a recent episode of the ABC television program “Private Practice” saw the application of “a bit of Hollywood magic” to alter the existing technology capabilities of the hand, Touch Bionics, the company that developed and markets the i-LIMB Hand worldwide, said today..more
19.01.10: Touch Bionics to exhibit world’s first bionic fingers and LIVINGSKIN high-definition cosmesis at Arab Health
 

Developer of i-LIMB Hand moves into Middle East market with new products

Livingston, UK and Dubai, UAE – January 19, 2010 - Touch Bionics, developer of advanced upper-limb bionic technologies, will be exhibiting at the upcoming Arab Health Congress in Dubai, January 25-28, 2010..more
08.12.09: Touch Bionics unveils world’s first bionic finger
 

ProDigits is the first ever motor-powered system for patients with missing fingers

Livingston, UK and Hilliard, Ohio - December 8, 2009 - Touch Bionics, developer of advanced upper-limb bionic technologies, today announced the commercial launch of ProDigits, the world’s first powered bionic finger solution for patients with missing fingers..more

26.11.09: Touch Bionics scoops IET Innovation Award
 

Livingston, Scotland – November 26, 2009 – Touch Bionics, developer of the world’s first multi-articulating bionic hand, was named winner of the Product Design Innovation Award at the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) Innovation Awards 2009 last night at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London..more

09.10.09: Touch Bionics win hot investment award from Frost & Sullivan
 

Independent analyst firm presents company with a 2009 European Bionic Limbs Hot Investment Opportunity Award

Livingston, Scotland – October 9, 2009 – Touch Bionics, developer of the world’s first multi-articulating bionic hand, today announced it has won a 2009 European Bionic Limbs Hot Investment Opportunity Award from global analyst firm, Frost & Sullivan..more

21.09.09: Touch Bionics – Celebrating hand number 1000 and new products at the 2009 AOPA National Assembly
 

SEATTLE, Washington – September 21, 2009 – Touch Bionics™, developer of the world’s first multi-articulating bionic hand, is participating at the AOPA 2009 National Assembly where the Company will be unveiling the newest innovations that Touch Bionics has added to its growing list of products..more

21.09.09: Touch Bionics – Releasing new services to support clinicians and the amputee community
 

SEATTLE, Washington – September 21, 2009 – Touch Bionics™, developer of the world’s first multi-articulating bionic hand, is participating in yet another successful AOPA National Assembly and is delighted with the continued high level of interest from attendees..more

15.09.09: Touch Bionics – Silver Medal Winner of the 2009 Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Awards
 

Livingston, Scotland – September 15, 2009 – Touch Bionics, developer of the world’s first multi-articulating bionic hand, is proud to announce that its i-LIMB Hand™ has won silver in the 2009 Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Awards and also won top honors in the Medical-Devices category..more

18.08.09: Touch Bionics opens UK Centre of Excellence
 

Secretary of State for Scotland opens new facility designed to provide fast track access to clinical and technical experts

Livingston, Scotland – August 18, 2009 – Touch Bionics™, developer of the world’s first multi-articulating bionic hand, today announced the opening of its UK Centre of Excellence, located in Livingston, Scotland..more

25.06.09: Touch Bionics launches i-LIMB Hand in India
 

Touch Bionics and Innovative Prosthetics & Orthotics Pvt Ltd bring World-Leading Medical Device to Indian Market with Support from the Scottish Government

New Delhi, Delhi, India – June 25, 2009 – Touch Bionics™, developer of the world’s first multi-articulating bionic hand has announced its market entry into India..more

16.06.09: Touch Bionics releases i-LIMB Hand Protocol for Therapists
 

New guidance to drive excellent clinical outcomes for end users and therapists alike

Livingston, Scotland – June 16, 2009 – Touch Bionics™, developer of the world’s first multi-articulating bionic hand, has launched the i-LIMB Hand Protocol for Therapists, authored by Diane Atkins, OTR, in co-operation with the Touch Bionics clinical team..more

28.05.09: INDEX: Award 2009
 

Touch Bionics chosen as a finalist for the INDEX: Award 2009

Livingston, Scotland – May 28, 2009 – Touch Bionics™, developer of the world’s first multi-articulating bionic hand, is proud to announce that their i-LIMB Hand™ has been chosen as a finalist for the ..more

14.04.09: Touch Bionics expands operations in North America
 

New facilities to drive increased production and customer support

Livingston, Scotland – April 14, 2009 – Touch Bionics, developer of the world’s first multi-articulating bionic hand, today announced its expansion into new facilities in the states of Ohio and New York, USA..more

10.04.09: Touch Bionics launches i-LIMB Hand in China
 

Touch Bionics and ENJOYLIFE bring world-leading device to Chinese market with support from the Scottish Government

Beijing, China – April 10, 2009 – Touch Bionics, Scottish developer of the world’s first commercially available bionic hand, today announced its market entry into China..more

08.04.09: Touch Bionics a Winner at the 2009 Edison Best New Product Awards™
 

Touch Bionics a Winner at the 2009 Edison Best New Product Awards™

Livingston, Scotland – April 8, 2009 – Touch Bionics™, developer of the world’s first multi-articulating bionic hand, is proud to announce that their i-LIMB Hand™ won silver in the Science and Medial category at the 2009 Edison Best New Product Awards™..more

16.03.09: Touch Bionics’ Founder Steps Down
 

A fond farewell to David Gow, inventor of the i-LIMB Hand, as he moves to focus on his work within the Scottish NHS

Livingston, Scotland – March 16, 2009 – Touch Bionics, developer of the world’s first commercially available bionic hand, today announced that Director of Research and Non Executive Director, David Gow, was stepping down from the business in order to concentrate on his expanding role within NHS Lothian’s SMART Centre in Edinburgh..more

11.02.09: Edison Best New Product Awards™
 

Touch Bionics chosen as a finalist for the 2009 Edison Best New Product Awards™

Livingston, Scotland – February 11, 2009 – Touch Bionics™, developer of the world’s first multi-articulating bionic hand, is proud to announce that their i-LIMB Hand™ has been chosen as a finalist for the 2009 Edison Best New Product Awards™..more

03.02.09: Touch Bionics introduces the new i-LIMB Skin – the next generation in prosthetic coverings
 

Groundbreaking new i-LIMB Skin released after significant investment in R&D

Livingston, Scotland – February 3, 2009 – Touch Bionics, developer of the world’s first multi-articulating bionic hand, today announced the full market release of the new version of its i-LIMB Skin prosthetic covering..more

29.01.09: Touch Bionics attends science discussion at Downing Street
 

Discussion with UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown at the launch of a campaign to boost public engagement in science and help build the Britain of the future

Livingston, Scotland – January 29, 2009 – Touch Bionics™ , developer of the world’s first multi-articulating bionic hand, attended a science discussion yesterday at Downing Street hosted by John Denham MP, Secretary of State for Innovation Universities and Skills and Lord Paul Drayson, Minister of State for Science and Innovation..more

22.01.09: i-LIMB Hand with a Single-Site Control Strategy
 

Touch Bionics™ introduces a new i-LIMB Hand™ with a single-site control strategy

Livingston, Scotland – January 22, 2009 – Touch Bionics, developer of the world’s first multi-articulating bionic hand, introduces a new version of the i-LIMB Hand with a single-site control strategy..more

01.01.09: Touch Bionics receive the GOOD DESIGN Award
 

Livingston, Scotland – January 1, 2009 – Touch Bionics™, developer of the world’s first multi-articulating bionic hand, today announced that the company has been awarded the ..more

01.12.08: i-LIMB Hand wins Prosthetic Product Innovation Award
 

Touch Bionics receives accolade at Limbless Association’s gala dinner

Livingston, Scotland – December 1, 2008 – Touch Bionics, developer of the world’s first commercially available bionic hand, announced today that its i-LIMB Hand product has won the Limbless Association’s Prosthetic Product Innovation Award for 2008..more

12.11.08: Touch Bionics expands commitment to U.S. market
 

Appointment of new regional manager follows launch of Partner programs

Middletown, NY and Livingston, Scotland – November 12, 2008 – Touch Bionics, developer of the world’s first commercially available bionic hand, continues to strengthen its presence in the United States with the addition of John Carpenter as a Regional Manager..more

05.11.08: TIME Magazine recognizes i-LIMB Hand as a 2008 top invention
 

Revolutionary prosthetic hand from Touch Bionics places 14th in Top 50

Livingston, Scotland – November 5, 2008 – Touch Bionics, developer of the world’s first commercially available bionic hand, announced today that its i-LIMB Hand has been recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the ..more

03.09.08: Touch Bionics celebrates growth at AOPA National Assembly
 

Middletown, NY & Livingston, Scotland – September 3, 2008 – Touch Bionics, developer of the world’s first commercially available bionic hand, will be a key exhibitor at the 2008 National Assembly of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) taking place in Chicago September 10 to 13..more



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