Medtrade 2025 Early-Bird Registration Pricing Begins Medtrade has opened registration for its 2025 conference, with early-bird “Insider” pricing now in effect through Oct. 26. Insider rates are $49 for an expo pass and $199 for a conference pass, which includes educational sessions and access to the expo. Medtrade indicated in an Oct. 4 bulletin that…
Briefly: Medtrade Early-Bird Registration Opens; Axiom Custom Back Adds Cube Cut Foam Option
Kalogon: $1.2M in Funding Will Drive Growth
Smart seating manufacturer has partnered with AARP’s AgeTech collaborative.
Kalogon, a Melbourne, Florida-based startup manufacturing smart seating technology, has raised $1.2 million in extended seed funding to grow its business. “Kalogon is pioneering a new category of smart seating solutions clinically proven to improve blood flow,” the company said in its May announcement. “Using its patent-pending Advanced Pressure Management (APM) system, Kalogon cushions feature…
Ki Mobility Launches Sentinel Air Cushion Pump
The Kalogon-produced pump monitors and adjusts air pressure in air-cell seat cushions.
Ki Mobility has introduced the Sentinel, a smart air cushion pump that continuously monitors and adjusts the air pressure of air-cell seat cushions to maintain optimal settings. In a May announcement, Ki Mobility said the Kalogon pump uses smart technology that “knows when the cushion is in use and adjusts for changes in wheelchair tilt…
Briefly: United Airlines Debuts a Cushion Program; OT Becomes First Woman to Qualify for USAWR Team
Featuring United Airlines, Permobil, and USA Wheelchair Rugby.
United Airlines Testing Permobil Cushion at Houston Intercontinental United Airlines is testing a Permobil wheelchair seat cushion at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, its hub in Houston. In a March 28 press release, United detailed several ways it’s attempting to improve travel experiences for people who use wheelchairs, including those whose wheelchairs are damaged during transit…
Ki Mobility Introduces Pediatric Sizing for Axiom Seating
Seat cushion widths start at 8 inches; back widths start at 10 inches.
Ki Mobility’s Axiom line of wheelchair seat cushions and backs are now available in pediatric sizes. The new series, Axiom for Kids, takes into account the unique positioning needs of growing children who use wheelchairs, the manufacturer said in a March 11 announcement. “Our new range of pediatric cushions and backs are truly designed for…
Sunrise Medical Acquires Ride Designs
News announcements say it will be business as usual for North American customers.
Sunrise Medical has acquired Ride Designs, known for its custom seating systems. The manufacturers announced the news on Oct. 2, with each praising the other’s track record of innovative seating. Sunrise called Ride Designs “a renowned industry leader in premium custom seating systems for wheelchair riders,” and a dded that the acquisition “marks a significant…