Tamarack Habilitation Technologies Inc., Minneapolis, MN, announces that Wieland Kaphingst, Biomedical Engineer and CPO, has joined the company. Wieland will concentrate on expanding Tamarack’s product lines, with a focus on addressing tissue trauma prevention needs within healthcare markets.

Kaphingst holds O&P certifications in Germany, Europe and in the USA, along with a German degree in biomedical engineering. He looks back at more than 40 years of professional experience in 26 countries and at positions held with small and large patient care facilities, as the Director of the German O&P School and in industrial management positions with companies like ipos, Ossur and Bauerfeind.

Marty Carlson, owner and president of Tamarack Habilitation Technologies states, “It is difficult to find individuals with that spectrum of knowledge, skill and international experience in O&P.” His familiarity with O&P practice in many international markets will help Tamarack to be more aware of opportunities to match our technologies with needs overseas.”

“I am excited to join Tamarack Habilitation Technologies”, says Wieland. “The philosophy of Tamarack, to focus innovatively and primarily on the well-being of the human individual in all of their business consideration is what I can support full-heartedly.”

For more information about Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, visit www.tamarackhti.com