Prof. Dr. Luiz Calistro Balestrassi, founder and president of NEUROTEC® - Biomedical Research & Development Company from Itajubá-MG, Brazil, and his daughter Esperança Balestrassi, Neurotec´s executive director, discuss the past, present, and future challenges of this pioneering medical device company that started in 1985. In this interview, Dr. Balestrassi – a neurosurgeon by profession – explains the company’s success through its innovative spirit, good management and commitment to human’s health. Finally he describes the exciting future of the neurophysiological medical field, including what could be the Industry 4.0.
In 1988 you designed the first Neuromap® prototype, an electro-encephalograph. Was it the first of its kind? How has your portfolio evolved in recent years?
"Our primary areas of concern are clinical neurophysiology applications, anesthesia, good customer service to health professionals and partner companies, not only sales."
