DOTmed September 24, 2025
B. Braun SE has acquired full ownership of True Digital Surgery (TDS), a Goleta, California-based developer of robotic-assisted 3D surgical microscopy systems.
The move consolidates B. Braun’s position in the digital microsurgery space and aims to accelerate the development of advanced surgical visualization tools within its Aesculap division.
Prior to the acquisition, B. Braun held a minority stake in TDS. By bringing the company fully under its umbrella, B. Braun will integrate TDS’s expertise into the development of the Aesculap AEOS® platform, which is used in neurosurgical, spinal, and ENT procedures.
“This strategic move enables us to integrate the cutting-edge technology and innovative capabilities of TDS,” said Dr. Jens von Lackum, executive board member at B. Braun responsible for the...







