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2026

2026-02-27

Strengthening Our Presence in German-Speaking Countries

Dear Valued Customer,

We are pleased to announce that Biomomentum has entered into a distribution agreement with Dunn Labortechnik GmbH for the Mach-1 multiaxial mechanical tester in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and the Netherlands.

Effective immediately, Dunn Labortechnik will manage all sales, service, installation, training, and support activities in these regions. Biomomentum will continue to provide remote technical assistance, honor existing warranties, and offer upgrades and new accessories through Dunn Labortechnik.

With more than 40 years of experience in the life sciences field, Dunn Labortechnik has been a trusted partner to researchers and laboratories, offering strong expertise and support across a wide range of scientific disciplines. The company also has a solid background and deep understanding of biomechanics research, making them an ideal partner for Biomomentum in these markets.

For any inquiries, please contact:

Dunn Labortechnik GmbH

Asbach, Germany

E-Mail: info@dunnlab.de

Phone: +49 (0) 2683 43094

Website: www.dunnlab.de

We look forward to continuing to support your research and testing needs through our trusted distribution partner.

Best regards,

The Biomomentum Team

2022

2022-01-17

Congratulations to Ruzanna Shkhyan and colleagues from Guelph U, National Cheng Kung U and U of Southern California for an excellent paper on glycoprotein 130!

Refer to this abstract:

Signaling modality within gp130 receptor enhances tissue regeneration

2021

2021-06-02

Congratulations to Andreas M. Seitz and colleagues from Ulm University Medical Center in Germany for excellent paper using indentation mapping on meniscus and cartilage!

Refer to this abstract:

– Osteoarthritis-Related Degeneration Alters the Biomechanical Properties of Human Menisci Before the Articular Cartilage

2021-05-18

Welcome to a new PhD Candidate

We our very proud to welcome Fiona Milano joining Biomomentum's team. Fiona is a PhD candidate from Ecole Polytechnique under the supervision of Prof. Marc Lavertu. Her project aims at the development and optimization of hybrid biomaterials based on orthobiologics for orthopedicregenerative medicine. She will work at Biomomentum to conduct all the mechanical testing experiments.

2021-05-12

Welcome to our summer interns

For the first time, this summer, all our interns have already completed an internship at Biomomentum. Thanks to Remi Dagenais, Jasmine Doan and Alex Pieters for contributing to our success!

2021-05-03

Biomomentum wins the Successful Business price for the Laval region at the 23rd edition of the OSEntreprendre Challenge

Across Québec, young people ranging from elementary school to university and business creators distinguished themselves in the regional-level finals of this 23rd edition of the OSEntreprendre Challenge. Creative, committed and resilient, these prizewinners are a source of inspiration for their community. By daring to become entrepreneurs, each of them helps to build a proud, innovative, committed and prosperous Québec. Their contribution is outstanding and makes a difference. OSEntreprendre congratulates all prizewinners!

OSEntreprendre’s mission is to foster the spirit of entrepreneurship in order to help build a proud, innovative, committed and prosperous Québec. Its main activity, the OSEntreprendre Challenge, is a major Québec movement that acknowledges the entrepreneurial initiatives of young people from elementary school to university and new entrepreneurs. The OSEntreprendre Challenge is made possible with the financial support of such committed partners as Desjardins Group and the Québec government (respectively our presenting and title partners), the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Québecor, Videotron Business, the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (CPA), Polycor, Saputo and Spektrum Media.

2021-03-24

Congratulations to Johannes Pordzik and colleagues from University of Freiburg for their two papers on indentation mapping of meniscus!

Refer to these abstracts:

– Correlation of Biomechanical Alterations under Gonarthritis between Overlying Menisci and Articular Cartilage

– Analysis of Proteoglycan Content and BiomechanicalProperties in Arthritic and Arthritis-Free Menisci

2021-03-11

Congratulations to Dimitria B. Camasao and Prof Diego Mantovani from Laval University for an extensive review paper on the mechanical properties of blood vessels

Refer to the following paper for details.

2020

2020-11-16

Welcome to a new Research Scientist

We our very proud to welcome Colleen Mathieu joining Biomomentum's team. Colleen has a PhD in biomedical engineering and trained in chemical engineering with 10 years experience in biomaterials research & development for regenerative medicine. She has a strong expertise in the development of in vitro assays, biocompatibility testing and the management of pre-clinical in vivo studies. Colleen is a great addition to the our testing services department.

2020-08-31

New Sales Representative for India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

We are pleased to welcome SAMAR Instruments as a sales representative for Biomomentum in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. We hope that this association will be for a very long time.

2020-08-24

New video playlists released

Welcome to new Engineering Intern

We our very proud to welcome Leanne Weller within Biomomentum's team.

2020-07-02

New Accessories Released

Latest Accessories:

• Sample Holder, Puncture Fixtures

• Electromechanical Testing Chamber

• Sample Holder, Syringe Holder Kit

2020-04-03

Book your online 1-on-1 demonstration

Before COVID-19, we as a scientific community had the opportunity to gather at international conferences. To adapt to the current environment, we are now reaching out through online meetings to present our latest product updates, to demo our Mach-1 mechanical tester and to discuss how our products can contribute to your research.

Use this link to book your online 1-on-1 demonstration to discuss your research and the capabilities of our unique modular mechanical testers. The Mach-1 mechanical tester is the ONLY all-in-one upgradable device designed for compression, tension, bending, shear, friction, torsion and 3D indentation mapping.

You can also use our online product configurator to configure the optimal mechanical tester for your lab and get pricing directly from our website. We also encourage you to have a look at our Video Library showing various mechanical testing applications realized with the Mach-1 multiaxial tester.

For a formal quotation or information requests for our mechanical testing lab services, contact us at info@biomomentum.com.

2020-04-01

COVID-19 Current Status at Biomomentum

Our hearts go out to anyone who's been impacted by this pandemic either directly or indirectly. At this time, we want to confirm that Biomomentum is currently able to respond to your incoming support requests, to deliver products and perform lab services. Our team has the resources and tools they need to do their jobs remotely and safely. We are here to assist you during these unpredictable times and hope you encounter minimal disruption in your research. Our first priorities are the health and safety of our employees and our ability to provide uninterrupted service to our customers.

2020-02-05

Biomomentum’s Techniques Presentation at the ORS Annual Meeting

The Revolution of 3D Indentation Mapping in Orthopaedic Research

Mechanical indentation is a rapid and non-destructive testing technique for biological tissues. In the last 5 years, Biomomentum has enhanced indentation testing with mapping capability and solved the perpendicularity problem still impairing other methods such as nanoindentation. Using these innovations, the efficiency of study designs has improved greatly through cost-effective preparation and reuse of samples. This workshop will present the benefits of 3D indentation mapping in recent studies.

When: Sunday Feb 9^th, 2020 from 3:15 to 3:45 PM

Where: Poster & Exhibit Hall, ORS

Who:

– Dr. Thomas J. Kean, Assistant Professor, University of Central Florida, USA. Mechanical Testing of Tissue Engineered Cartilage Domes and Sheets

– Dr. – ing. Michael Seidenstuecker, Post Doctoral Researcher, University of Freiburg, German. Experience with the Mach-1 Testing Machine from the User's Perspective

– Mr. Aapo Ristaniemi, Ph.D. Student, University of Eastern Finland, Finland. Biomechanical Mapping of Equine Carpal Joint Cartilage

2020-02-03

Welcome to a new Laboratory Technician

We our very proud to welcome Vidhi Patira joining Biomomentum's team.

2020-01-13

Looking for PhD candidate in collaboration with McGill University

We are looking for a PhD candidate for an industrial doctoral project. The student will be supervised by Prof. Pasini from McGill University and Dr. Quenneville from Biomomentum. You can apply online careers.biomomentum.com & visit Prof. Pasini website.

2020-01-06

Welcome to new Engineering intern

We our very proud to welcome Stefano Bambace joining Biomomentum's team.

2019

2019-12-17

New laboratory technician job posting

We are looking for new laboratory technician. You can apply online at careers.biomomentum.com.

2019-10-27

New internship opportunities for winter and summer 2020

During these 16-week biomedical engineering internships, the student will work with our engineers and scientists to develop and validate new mechanical testing modalities for our multiaxial Mach-1 Mechanical Tester on various biomaterials and tissues. Student will have conduct thorough literature review, determine the optimal testing parameters and write down step-by-step instructions on how to execute the mechanical testing.

Visit this link to apply.

2019-10-25

Congratulations to Prabhu et al from Mississippi State University and University of Florida for a nice paper on the mechanical properties of porcine brain

Refer to the following paper for details.

2019-09-09

Welcome to new employees

We our very proud to welcome Simona Oprita and Abdul R. Khan joining Biomomentum's team.

2019-08-26

Congratulations to Seidenstuecker et al from Freiburg and Salzburg for an excellent paper on the mechanical properties mapping of human tibial plateaus

Refer to the following paper for details.

2019-07-15

Abstract accepted by the 2019 ASBMR conference

Congratulations! Our abstract “A Col1a2 Mutation Reveals Bone Fragility, Hyperelasticity of Skin and Degeneration of Articular Cartilage in Mice” has been selected by the 2019 Program Committee to be presented at the ASBMR 2019 Annual Meeting, September 20-23 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA.

2019-05-06

Welcome to our new summer intern

Our new summer intern has started its internship on May 6th. Sotcheadt Sim will be his supervisor. Time flies, Sotcheadt was the first intern Biomomentum hired, many years ago!

Welcome Remi Dagenais – hope you will enjoy your experience! Looking forward to sharing the awesome projects he will be working on!

2018

2018-11-09

Abstract accepted – ORS 2019 – Orthopaedic Research Society – Austin, Texas, USA

Congratulations to Sophie Gagnon for the acceptance of her scientific abstract entitled “Mappings of Thickness and Mechanical Properties of the Stifle(Knee) Joint Cartilage Reveal Low Intraspecies Variability” as a poster presentation at the ORS 2019, a major international conference on orthopaedic research. This abstract summarizes a part of Sophies work during her internship (summer 2018) at Biomomentum.

2018-07-17

Successful transition to ISO 13485:2016 Quality Management System

Thank you to all our employees for their contribution to the effort to transition our quality management system in line with the new ISO 13485:2016 international standard!

A teamwork that confirms our desire to offer products exceeding the highest quality standards.

2018-05-31

Our abstract has been selected for presentation at the WCB 2018 Congress in Dublin

The World Congress of Biomechanics in Dublin will take place from 8 – 12 July 2018 in the Convention Centre Dublin, Ireland’s purpose built international conference and event venue situated in the very heart of Dublin city.

The World Congress of Biomechanics is held once every 4 years and is the premier meeting worldwide in its field. Many of the main international biomechanics societies will fold their 2018 annual meetings into the 2018 World Congress, hence you can expect to meet many of your colleagues in Dublin.

Our abstract 2031, A REFERENCE DATABASE OF CARTILAGE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND THICKNESS OF NORMAL HUMAN KNEE ARTICULAR SURFACES has been selected for presentation at the WCB 2018 Congress in Dublin. Eric Quenneville will present for us.

2018-05-18

Discover a new application for our mechanical tester: the characterization of cryogenic 3D printing of super soft hydrogels

Our scientists have summarized an recent paper by Imperial College London published in the Technical Reports section of www.nature.com. You can read the case study here.

2018-05-17

Our Interns have started their summer internship on May 7th.

Our Interns have started their summer internship on May 7th.

Sotcheadt Sim will be their supervisor. Time flies, Sotcheadt was the first intern Biomomentum hired, a few years ago!

Welcome back, Sophie Gagnon – happy to have you back for the second year!

Welcome Sandrine Ypperciel – hope you will enjoy your experience!

Looking forward to sharing the awesome projects they will be working on!

2018-04-19

Congratulations Dr. Gregory Dion for winning the first place in the poster competition at the American Laryngological Association Meeting

Congratulations Dr. Gregory R. Dion for winning the first place in the poster competition at the American Laryngological Association Meeting for a study you did in collaboration with Biomomentum, Brooke Army Medical Center, and the NYU Voice Center.

Title: Automated Indentation Mapping of Vocal Fold Structure and Cover Properties Across Species

Authors:

Gregory R. Dion, MD, MS

Jean-Francois Lavoie, PhD

Paulo G. Coelho, DDS, PhD

Milan R. Amin, MD

Ryan C. Branski, PhD

2018-04-06

Abstract selected – 24th annual Canadian Connective Tissue Conference (CCTC)

We are delighted to inform you that your abstract was selected for a 3 minute elevator pitch (oral presentation) at the 24th annual Canadian Connective Tissue Conference (CCTC) taking place from May 23 – 25, 2018 at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto (OISE/UT) in Toronto, Canada.

Your presentation will be taking place during the 3 Minute Elevator Pitch – Session I, between 4:00 and 4:45pm on Thursday May 24, 2018.

We look forward to your participation in the Canadian Connective Tissue Conference-2018!

Sincerely

CCTC-2018 Organizing Committee

2018-03-18

Participation to a discussion panel 'What have become the graduates of the 1st Biomedical Engineering cohort?' – Polytechnique Montreal

On Monday, March 26th, at 6:00 pm, a discussion panel will be held entitled “What have become the graduates of the 1st Biomedical Engineering cohort”?

Graduates Martine Blouin, Joelle Pion-Massicotte, Sotcheadt Sim, Nadège Leïda Gagnon and Étienne Mayrand will talk about their career since graduation to the Baccalaureate.

Where? J-1035 – J.-A. Bombardier Pavilion

The purpose of this panel is to inform the current Baccalaureate students, to exchange and to analyze whether the postgraduate pursuit is necessary, to demonstrate the different job paths that flow from the Biomedical engineering program and how do the graduates foresee the Biomedical Engineering program for the future in their respective field of specialties.

2018-03-06

Walk for Arthritis

On June 2nd, Biomomentum will walk/run for arthritis!

The Walk for Arthritis is a one day community-based event that raises much needed funds for the more than 6 million Canadians affected by arthritis. These numbers are only going to increase. By 2035, 1 in 4 Canadians will have arthritis. As the prevalence of arthritis increases, so does the demand for investment into cutting-edge research, proactive advocacy and innovative solutions that will deliver better health outcomes for people affected by arthritis.

Since its inception, the Walk for Arthritis has raised over $10 million. Let’s make 2018, our ninth year, a record breaking year by raising $2 million, allowing the Arthritis Society to fund even more research and provide innovative solutions to those living with this devastating disease.

Don’t miss out on this year’s Walk for Arthritis!

2018-03-01

And the winners are…

Biomomentum organized a contest, a few weeks ago.

Congratulations to Paul Potter, Maria Pastrama and Thomas Kean, our 3 winners!

We are looking forward to starting working on their studies!

Thank you very much to everyone who participated! We were surprised by the number of projects we received – We were happy to see that the contest was way more popular than we expected! We sure will do this contest again in the future and will invite you to participate again.

2018-01-24

We are looking for an engineering trainee for the summer

Description of Internship:
During this 16-week summer internship, the student will first conduct a thorough literature review on two technologies (multiaxial mechanical tester (Mach-1) and arthroscopic probe). For the Mach-1, mechanical tests will be done to determine the optimal parameters for different test configurations (indentation amplitude, indentation rate, indenter diameter, optimal load cell, etc.). In the framework of validation of the arthroscopic probe, the student will perform laboratory tests to determine if the probe allows a precise diagnosis on the health of cartilage.

General Requirements:
The position requires at least 3 years completed in a Bachelor degree in engineering (biomedical, physical or mechanical). Students who are eligible for the NSERC Experience Award (https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/UG-PC/Experience-Experience_eng.asp) will be prioritized. Basic knowledge of ISO13485 (medical devices) and GLP/GMP regulations is an asset. The candidate should be well organized and attentive to details. The ability to manage multiple tasks / prioritize a large volume of work within deadlines and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment are imperative qualities. French (written and spoken) and English (written) communication skills are essentials.

Contact Information:
Interested candidates should send their CV and presentation letter to Emilie Sauvé by e-mail at sauve@biomomentum.com, before February 7th, 2018. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

2017

2017-12-01

Biomomentum is organizing a contest with total of USD 6000$ in prizes!

The Mach-1 is a versatile mechanical tester used to characterize the mechanical properties of biomaterials and tissues. It can be configured to allow thousands of testing possibilities !

By registering in the contest, you will have the chance to win 1 of 3 studies of a value of USD 2000$ each! Take a few minutes to fill the online registration questionnaire.

_______________

Selection Criteria

Originality & quality of the scientific protocol
Relevance of the material(s) or mechanical properties to be evaluated
Relevance of the proposition to highlight the multiaxial capabilities of our tester

You have until January 31st 2018, 11h59pm (EST) to register. Biomomentum’s team will review all registrations and will contact the winners before February 28th 2018. Please note that the study has to be performed and completed before the end of 2018. Contest rules can be found here.

Good luck!

2017-10-31

New sample holder for the torsion of rodent bones

This set of holders has been designed for torsion testing of small bones and sample with a cylindrical shape. Various mechanical properties can be measured under this configuration including, amongst others, the shear modulus, the rupture shear modulus, the yield shear strength and the ultimate (rupture) shear strength. Cylinder-shaped samples need to be centered and firmly secured in place using a hardened resin.

2017-10-18

Polytechnique Montreal's biomedical students visiting Biomomentum

Thanks to students from Polytechnique Montreal's biomedical program for their visit at Biomomentum.

Nice meeting you!

2017-10-16

New educational solutions for biomechanics classes – Hands-on lab packages

Biomomentum has developed and validated turnkey laboratory modules for undergraduate biomechanical classes. Each lab module comprises a syllabus with clear learning goals, detailed procedures for sample preparation, mechanical testing and data analysis, descriptive video capsules and wrap-up questions. These are designed to provide engineering students the essential hands-on experience to put in practice the abstract and theoretical principles of the mechanics of biomaterials and tissues. After providing key concepts and theory behind a test, the team of students (2 to 5) will first perform it on a homogeneous material with a simple shape (e.g. a rubber disk, a wood stick, etc) and then they will apply this knowledge on biomaterials or animal tissues used in the biomedical research. Each lab module you pick indicates the required tester configuration and accessories.

2017-09-29

McGill University's biomedical students visiting Biomomentum

Thanks to students from McGill University's biomedical program for their visit at Biomomentum.

Nice meeting you!

2017-08-01

The Canadian NSERC RTI Grants Program

The Canadian NSERC RTI Grants Program provides funding for research tools like the Biomomentum’ Mach-1 Mechanical Tester. The deadline for this grant application is October 25th 2017. However, your institution will have an earlier deadline for the submission of the applications to the research grants office.

Please contact us to discuss your mechanical testing needs and we will be glad to prepare a quote for your grant application.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

2017-07-21

An abstract by Biomomentum scientists selected for presentation at the ICMoBT2017!

“Thank you for submitting an abstract to present at the 7th International Conference on Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissues. On behalf of the Organising Committee, I am delighted to inform you that your abstract entitled Changes in Free Calcium Alter the Mechanical Properties of the Intervertebral Disc, has been accepted for an oral presentation. Abstracts of extremely high standard were submitted for the conference and we believe we have selected an excellent mix of abstracts to address the conference themes. We very much look forward to your presentation.“

2017-06-22

Our new website is now online!

Our new website is the result of a major team effort and we hope you will find it useful and interesting. Many thanks to the team and to our web developer Leeroy Montreal for a terrific work!

Enjoy browsing! All comments are welcome!

2017-05-08

Welcome to our 2 interns, Sophie Gagnon and Hatim Belgharbi!

This week, we’re happy to welcome Sophie Gagnon and Hatim Belgharbi in our team! Our 2 interns will be working with us, all summer long! During their 16-week summer internship, they will choose at least two biological tissues to test. The students should also find the optimal parameters for each sample (indentation amplitude, indentation rate, indenter diameter, optimal load cell, etc.).

2017-05-04

Sotcheadt Sim: doctoral thesis defense

Sotcheadt Sim, B. Ing., M.Sc.A.: She was the first intern we hired, 7 years ago. On May 4th 2017, she presented her doctoral thesis defense and got nominated for best thesis! Congratulations!

2017-04-21

Happy Birthday Biomomentum !

We are celebrating Biomomentum's 8 years!

2017-04-04

Participation: The added value of a master's degree in engineering

Martin Garon participated in the roundtable “The added value of a master's degree in engineering”, Tuesday April 4th, 2017.

https://www.facebook.com/polymtl/videos/10155003945951093/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE

2017-02-20

Are you looking for an internship in engineering?

Are you looking for an internship in engineering? We offer an interesting challenge, a stimulating task description, a fantastic team, an unforgettable experience and a unique internship opportunity for an engineering student! Interested? Please send your resume and presentation letter to Emilie Sauvé by e-mail at sauve@biomomentum.com before March 2nd.

2017-01-23

An abstract by Biomomentum scientists selected for podium presentation at ORS 2017

An abstract by Biomomentum's scientists was selected for a podium presentation at the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Meeting, San Diego, California, March 19-22th, 2017.

Sim S, Hadjab I, Chevrolat L-A, Masse M, Tong AL, Lavigne P, Garon M, Quenneville E and BuschmannMD. Combined Mechanical Characterizations Increases Sensitivity in the Assessment of Human Cartilage Degeneration.

2016

2016-09-17

NSERC RTI Deadline 2016 (Canada)

Application deadline for the Research Tools and Instruments Grants Program of the NSERC is October 25th 2016.

Note: Your institution could have an earlier deadline to submit your application to the research grants office. Contact your research grants office for that deadline.

2016-08-16

Job Posting

We're looking for two Mechanical Engineers to join our team!

2016-07-26

Deadline CFI 23Jun2016

Deadline for the submission of notices of intent to the 2017 Innovation Fund' from the Canadian Foundation for innovation is 23 June 2016!

2016-07-26

Online Demo now available!

Now Available!

Free online demo through Skype.

2016-06-15

New Publication in JOR

New article about the Arthro-BST™ and Mach-1™ devices in Journal of Orthopaedic Research.

2016-06-08

Job Posting

We're looking for a Marketing and Communication Specialist to join our team!

2016-05-17

World Biomaterials Congress – 14 abstracts written by our clients

Our customers publish their work! Fourteen (14) abstracts written by Biomomentum's customers were presented at the World Biomaterials Congress.
Montreal QC Canada May 17-22 2016.

2016-01-01

New article about the Arthro-BST™ device in Cartilage.

Jan C. Schagemann, Nicola Rudert, Michelle E. Taylor, Sotcheadt Sim, Eric Quenneville, Martin Garon, Mathias Klinger, Michael D. Buschmann, and Hagen Mittelstaedt (2016) Bilayer Implants: Electromechanical Assessment of Regenerated Articular Cartilage in a Sheep Model. Cartilage, 1947603515623992, first published on January 22, 2016.

2015

2015-11-17

Biomomentum's scientists will be presenting at the ORS 2016 in Orlando

One abstract by Biomomentum's scientists was accepted by the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Annual Meeting. Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, Florida, USA, March 6-8, 2016

2015-10-01

New article about the Benchtop Arthro-BST

A new scientific paper about the Benchtop Arthro-BST used to assess the quality of osteochondral allografts in goat

2015-10-01

Two abstracts written by Biomomentum's scientists at BMES 2015

Two abstracts written by Biomomentum's scientists were accepted at the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL, USA, October 7-10, 2015.

2015-09-01

One abstract written by Biomomentum's scientists, Hawaii

One abstract written by Biomomentum's scientists was accepted at the International Conference on the Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissues (ICMoBT). Waikoloa, Hawaii, USA. December 6-10, 2015

2015-08-01

New article about the Benchtop Arthro-BST

New article about the Arthro-BST™ device in “Cartilage” journal.

2015-04-01

One abstract written by Biomomentum's scientists was accepted at the 21st Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics

One abstract written by Biomomentum's scientists was accepted for the 21st Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics, July 5-8, 2015, Prague, Czech Republic.

J.F. Lavoie, S. Sim, E. Quenneville, M. Garon, A. Moreau, M.D. Buschmann and C.-E. Aubin. Indentation Mapping of Articular Cartilage Mechanical Properties in Normal and Osteoarthritis Mice. https://www.biomomentum.com/docs/en/Lavoie-2015D-ESBiomech2015-Presentation.pdf

2015-01-01

Five abstracts by Biomomentum scientists were accepted for the ICRS 2015

Five abstracts by Biomomentum scientists were accepted for the ICRS 2015 World Congress, May 8-11, 2015, Chicago USA.

S. Sim, I. Hadjab, M. Garon, E. Quenneville, and M.D. Buschmann. Relevance of the Spatial Distribution Pattern of Mechanical Properties of Articular Cartilage in Animal Studies. Podium presentation (18.2.2)

S. Sim, A. Chevrier, M. Garon, E. Quenneville, and M.D. Buschmann. Correlation of Non-destructive Electromechanical Probe (Arthro-BST) Assessment with Histological Scores and Mechanical Properties in Human Tibial Plateau. Podium presentation (23.2.8)

J.F. Lavoie, S. Sim, E. Quenneville, M. Garon, A. Moreau, M.D. Buschmann and C.-E. Aubin. Mapping Articular Cartilage Biomechanical Properties of Normal and Osteoarthritis Mice Using Indentation Podium presentation (23.2.9)

S. Sim, I. Hadjab, M. Garon, E. Quenneville, M.B. Hurtig, M.D. Buschmann, and C.D. Hoemann. Evaluation of Entire Ovine Cartilage Repair Articular Surfaces: Mechanical and Electromechanical Assessment. Poster Presentation (P87)

J.C. Schagemann, N. Rudert, S. Sim, E. Quenneville, M. Garon, M.E. Casper, M. Klinger, M.D. Buschmann, and H. Mittelstaedt. Correlation of Traditional and Novel Outcome Measures for the Assessment of Regenerated Osteochondral Tissue in a Sheep Model. Poster Presentation (P83)

2015-01-01

Two abstracts written by Biomomentum scientists were accepted at the OARSI 2015

Two abstracts by Biomomentum's scientists were accepted at the OARSI 2015 World Congress on Osteoarthritis, April 30-3, 2015, Seattle, USA.

2014

2014-12-01

One abstract by Biomomentum scientists was accepted for the 2015 Annual Meeting and Exposition of the Society for Biomaterials

One abstract by Biomomentum scientists was accepted for the 2015 Annual Meeting and Exposition of the Society for Biomaterials, April 15-18, 2015, Charlotte, NC, USA.

2014-11-01

Two abstracts by Biomomentum scientists were accepted for the 61st Annual Meeting of the ORS 2015

Two abstracts by Biomomentum scientists were accepted for the 61st Annual Meeting of the ORS, March 28-30, 2015 at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, USA.

2014-08-01

One abstract by Biomomentum scientists was accepted for the 26th Annual conference of the ESB

One abstract by Biomomentum scientists was accepted for the 26th Annual conference of the European Society for Biomaterials, August 31 – September 3, 2014, Liverpool, UK.

S. Sim, A. Chevrier, M. Garon, E. Quenneville and Michael D. Buschmann. Novel Technique to Map the Biomechanical Properties of Entire Articular Surfaces Using Indentation to Identify Early Osteoarthritis-like Regions. Podium presentation (ID: 18-5). https://www.biomomentum.com/docs/en/Sim-2014i-ESBiomaterials2014-Presentation.pdf

New article about the Arthro-BST™ device in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.

S. Sim, A. Chevrier, M. Garon, E. Quenneville, A. Yaroshinsky, C.D. Hoemann and M.D. Buschmann. Non-destructive Electromechanical Assessment (Arthro-BST) of Human Articular Cartilage Correlates with Histological Scores and Biomechanical Properties. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 2014 Aug 25. pii: S1063-4584(14)01221-7. https://www.biomomentum.com/en/Publications_Abstract.php?pmid=25168362

2014-08-01

New Arthro-BST article in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage

Nouvelle publication concernant l'Arthro-BST™ dans le journal ''Osteoarthritis and Cartilage''.

2014-07-01

Two abstract by Biomomentum's scientists were accepted for the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society

Two abstract by Biomomentum scientists were accepted for the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society, October 22-25, 2014, San Antonio, TX, USA.

S. Sim, A. Chevrier, M. Garon, E. Quenneville, and M.D. Buschmann. Indentation Method to Map Mechanical Properties of Articular Surface to Identify Degenerated Regions. Podium presentation (ID: OP-Sat-3-4). https://www.biomomentum.com/docs/en/Sim-2014h-BMES2014-Presentation.pdf

J.-F. Lavoie, S. Sim, A. Moreau, C.-É. Aubin, E. Quenneville, M. Garon, and M.D. Bushmann. Mapping Biomechanical Properties of Mice Articular Surfaces Using Indentation: Preliminary Results (ID: P-Th-183). https://www.biomomentum.com/docs/en/Lavoie-2014-BMES2014-Poster.pdf

2014-05-01

One abstract by Biomomentum scientists was accepted for the 7th World Congress on Biomechanics

One abstract writtne by Biomomentum's scientists was accepted for the 7th World Congress on Biomechanics, July 6-11, 2014, Boston, MA, USA.

S. Sim, A. Chevrier, M. Garon, E. Quenneville, and M.D. Buschmann. Novel Technique to Map the Biomechanical Properties of Entire Articular Surfaces Using Indentation to Identify Degenerated (Osteoarthritis-like) Cartilage. Poster 2229. https://www.biomomentum.com/docs/en/Sim-2014e-WCB2014-Poster.pdf

2014-04-01

One abstract by Biomomentum scientists was accepted for the 2nd International Conference on BioTribology, May 11-14, 2014, Toronto, Canada.

S. Sim, A. Chevrier, M. Garon, E. Quenneville, and M.D. Buschmann. Novel Technique to Map the Biomechanical Properties of Entire Articular Surfaces Using Indentation to Identify Early Osteoarthritis-like Regions. Podium presentation (ID: O7.05). https://www.biomomentum.com/docs/en/Sim-2014d-ICoBT2014-Presentation.pdf

2014-02-01

Two abstracts by Biomomentum scientists were accepted for the OARSI 2014

Two abstracts by Biomomentum scientists were accepted for the OARSI 2014 World Congress on Osteoarthritis, April 24-27, 2014, Paris, France.

S. Sim, J.F. Lavoie, A. Moreau, E. Quenneville, M. Garon and M.D. Buschmann. Novel Technique to Map the Biomechanical Properties of Entire Mice Articular Surfaces Using Indentation. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, Vol. 22, Supplement 1, 541, World Congress on Osteoarthritis, April 2014, Paris, France. https://www.biomomentum.com/docs/en/Sim-OARSI2014-Poster.pdf

A. Changoor, W. Brett, M.A. Hoba, M. Garon, E. Quenneville, K. Gordon, P. Savard, M.D. Buschmann, M.B. Hurtig and D.R. Trout. Electroarthrography, a non-invasive streaming potential-based method, measures cartilage quality in live horses. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, Vol. 22, Supplement 1, 138, World Congress on Osteoarthritis, April 2014, Paris, France. https://www.biomomentum.com/docs/en/Changoor-OARSI2014-Poster.pdf

2013

2013-11-01

Three abstracts by Biomomentum scientists were accepted for the ORS 2014

Three abstracts by Biomomentum scientists were accepted for the 60th Annual Meeting of the ORS, March 15-18, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.

S. Sim, A. Chevrier, E. Quenneville, M. Garon, and M.D. Buschmann. Correlation of Non-destructive Electromechanical Probe (Arthro-BST) Assessment with Histological Scores, Biochemical Composition and Mechanical Properties in Human Knee Joints. Poster 0439. https://www.biomomentum.com/docs/en/Sim-ORS2014a.pdf

A. Changoor, M.A. Hoba, M. Garon, E. Quenneville, K. Gordon, P. Savard, M.D. Buschmann, M.B. Hurtig. Non-invasive Electroarthrography Correlates to Direct Measurements of Cartilage Streaming Potentials in Weight Bearing Regions of Equine Metacarpophalangeal (Fetlock) Joints. Poster 1123. https://www.biomomentum.com/docs/en/Changoor-ORS2014.pdf

S. Sim, A. Chevrier, M. Garon, E. Quenneville and M.D. Buschmann. Novel Technique to Map the Biomechanical Properties of Entire Articular Surfaces Using Indentation to Identify Osteoarthritis-like Regions. Poster 2015. https://www.biomomentum.com/docs/en/Sim-ORS2014b.pdf

2013-06-01

Three abstracts by Biomomentum accepted for the ICRS 2013

Three abstracts by Biomomentum scientists were accepted for the ICRS 2013 World Congress at Izmir, Turkey.

S. Sim, E. Quenneville, M. Garon, C.D. Hoemann, M. Hurtig and M.D. Buschmann. Evaluation of a novel technique to map the mechanical properties of an entire articular surface in indentation. https://www.biomomentum.com/docs/en/Sim-ICRS2013-Presentation.pdf

S. Sim, A. Chevrier, E. Quenneville, M. Garon, and M.D. Buschmann. Correlation of Non-destructive Electromechanical Probe (Arthro-BST) Assessment with Histological Scores and Mechanical Properties in Human Knee Joints. https://www.biomomentum.com/docs/en/Sim-ICRS2013-Poster.pdf

A. Bell, G. Chen, E. Quenneville, M.B. Hurtig, C.D. Hoemann. Novel unconfined compression test using Jamshidi osteochondral biopsies couples biomechanical properties with histological structure.

2013-03-01

New publication using the Arthro-BST by one of Biomomentum's clients

Abedian R., Willbold E., Becher C. and Hurschler C. (2013) In vitro electro-mechanical characterization of human knee articular cartilage of different degeneration levels: A comparison with ICRS and Mankin scores. Journal of Biomechanics, accepted 5 February 2013, published online 11 March 2013. https://www.jbiomech.com/article/S0021-9290(13)00074-2/abstract

2012

2012-10-01

Three posters by Biomomentum accepted at the ORS 2013

Three posters by Biomomentum scientists were accepted at the ORS 2013 Annual Meeting, January 28-29, 2013.

2012-07-01

New publication using the Mach-1™ by one of Biomomentum's clients

2012-04-19

Dunamis Award 2012

Biomomentum Inc. wins the Dunamis 2012 Award in the New Business category. Watch the interview with Martin Garon. (in French)

2012-02-08

News by Polytechnique Montréal

Technology developed at Polytechnique Montréal being commercialized by Biomomentum. Polytechnique Montréal

2012-01-24

Highlighted in ''le Code Chastenay'' TV show aired on Télé-Québec

The Arthro-BST, a medical device used during arthroscopy for the quantitative and non-destructive evaluation of articular cartilage, highlighted in ''le Code Chastenay'' TV show aired on Télé-Québec. (in French)

2012-01-03

CE marking for the Arthro-BST

Biomomentum, Inc. has received CE marking for the Arthro-BST, a medical device used during arthroscopy for the quantitative and non-destructive evaluation of articular cartilage. This regulatory clearance opens the door to the European market for this innovative orthopedic product.

2011

2011-10-12

Desjardins Entrepreneur Awards

Biomomentum Inc. wins the Desjardins Entrepreneur Awards in the Young Entrepreneur category for Western Quebec.

See also Desjardins Entreprises volume 13-4(in French)

2011-08-04

J'entreprend.ca

Video on J'entreprend.ca to promote entrepreneurship for 16 to 24 year old people. (in French).

2011-07-18

Canadian homologation for the Arthro-BST

Biomomentum Inc. receives a medical device licence from Health Canada for the Arthro-BST, an arthroscopic probe developed for non-destructive evaluation of articular cartilage.

2011-06-06

ISO 13485:2003 Certification

Biomomentum Inc. achieves international certification under the stringent and globally recognized ISO 13485:2003 Medical Devices Quality Management System for its site located in Laval, Quebec.

2011-05-11

La Presse

Article in La Presse. Parents d’entrepreneurs (french only)

2011-02-23

La Presse

Article in La Presse. La secte des kangourous molletonnés(french only)

2011-02-10

La Presse

Article in La Presse. Les amitiés d’affaires (in french)

2011-02-09

La Presse

Media Interview in La Presse Affaire L'appel de la science

2010

2010-11-11

La Presse

L'ingénieur entrepreneur, un oiseau rare dans La Presse Affaire (in French)

2010-11-04

Angel Investors Challenge

Biomomentum selected to take part in the 2010 cohort of the Angel Investors Challenge.

2010-10-01

Biomomentum at TVA (in French).

Our CEO, Eric Quenneville, is interviewed at TVA's Canal Argent (french)

2010-09-27

Biomomentum selected to take part in the 2010 cohort of CQT Relève

Biomomentum selected to take part in the 2010 cohort of CQT Relève.

2010-06-22

1st National Prize in Category Technological & Technical Innovation of Québec Entrepreneurship Contest

1st National Prize in Category Technological & Technical Innovation of Québec Entrepreneurship Contest.

2009

2009-11-24

Laureate of the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Contest awarded by the Centre d’entrepreneurship HEC–Poly–UdeM.

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2009-04-21

Biomomentum Inc. is established!

Biomomentum is established in Laval (Qc), Canada by Eric Quenneville and Martin Garon.