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Last Updated: 2012-11-14

Vorum

Company information

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Legal Name:   Vorum Research Corporation
Operating Name:   Vorum
 
Mailing Address
6-8765 Ash St
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6P 6T3
Location Address
6-8765 Ash St
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V6P 6T3
 
Telephone: (604) 321-7277
Fax: (604) 321-5345
Email: canfit@vorum.com
Website URL: http://www.vorum.com 
 
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Contact information

 
Michelle Wymer
  Title:   Account Executive
  Area of Responsibility:   Export Sales & Marketing
  Telephone:   (604) 321-7277
  Fax:   (604) 321-5345
 
 
Colette Hervieux
  Title:   Shipping Manager
  Telephone:   (604) 321-7277
  Fax:   (604) 321-5345
  Email:   chervieux@vorum.com
 
 
Jean Paul Comtesse
  Title:   Sales Manager
  Area of Responsibility:   Export Sales & Marketing
  Telephone:   (604) 321-7277
  Fax:   (604) 321-5345
 
 
Carl Saunders
  Title:   Chief Executive Officer
  Area of Responsibility:   Management Executive
  Telephone:   (604) 321-7277
  Fax:   (604) 321-5345
 

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Company description

 
Vorum Research Corporation was founded in 1989 by Carl Saunders, co-developer of the world's first computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) system for the prosthetics and orthotics (P & O) industry. With an emphasis on computer systems, Vorum provides pre-packaged productivity tools, custom solutions and consulting services for the P & O industry. With a strong
commitment to continuous research and development, Vorum and its Canfit family of software and hardware products represent the leading edge in CAD/CAM technology for the P & O industry. Shape scanning technology, design modification software and CNC milling machines are available for prosthetics and orthotics applications including above and below knee sockets, body jackets, knee braces and lower extremity orthotics and cosmetic covers. A complete footwear system is also available featuring a 3D scanner, design software and carver for the manufacture of custom shoe lasts and orthotic insoles for the medical and retail shoe industry.

Vorum has over 250 product installations in over 175 locations worldwide including USA, Europe and Asia and is proficient in
conducting business in several languages including French and German.  
Country of Ownership: Canada  
Year Established: 1989
Exporting: Yes  
Primary Industry (NAICS): 541510 - Computer Systems Design and Related Services
Primary Business Activity: Manufacturer / Processor / Producer  
Number of Employees: 20 

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Product / Service / Licensing

 
Product Name: Application Software
 
CAD/CAM programs and tools for the prosthetics and orthotics
industry and custom shoe industry
 
Product Name: Computer Software & Accessories
 
programs and tools for prosthetics and orthotics industry and
footwear industry design applications
 
Product Name: COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND SERVICES - COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD)
 
full line of 3D shape scanning and design modification software
for prosthetics and orthotics industry applications
 
Product Name: COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND SERVICES - COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING (CAM)
 
CNC milling machines
 
Product Name: Laser Scanner - Footwear
 
 
Product Name: Medical Footwear
 
scanning, design and carving programs and tools for shoe lasts
and orthotics
 
Product Name: Retail Footwear
 
scanning, design and carving programs and tools for shoe lasts
and orthotics
 
Service Name: COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND SERVICES - CUSTOM SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
 
 
Service Name: COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND SERVICES - SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
 
 
Service Name: Telehealth
 
in partnership with colleagues to support distance education as applied to use of Canfit CAD/CAM technology in prosthetics and orthotics industry
 

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Technology profile

Advanced Technology:

1) The scanGogh II Optical Laser scanner, a portable, hand-held non-
contact scanner which can be used to image virtually any part of
the human body.

2) The Yeti 3D Footware scanner is an opto-
electronic imaging device designed specifically to work with the
Canfit Footware Design System.
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Market profile

Industry sector market interests:

  • Environment

Geographic markets:

Export experience:
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • China
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Hong Kong
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Korea, Republic of
  • Kuwait
  • Luxembourg
  • Malaysia
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
Actively pursuing:
  • Bulgaria
  • Cambodia
  • Czech Republic
  • Hungary
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Pakistan
  • Romania
  • Russian Federation
  • Singapore
  • Sri Lanka
  • Thailand
  • Viet Nam

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