Fulmer Instruments has had a breakthrough in the circuitry and battery systems necessary to power its next-generation surgical devices—overcoming a longstanding challenge in the operating room. Currently, many surgical instruments rely on bulky wired power to meet the high demands of OR procedures. Fulmer Instruments’ engineers have now delivered cordless power that matches traditional wired systems. This is the first step on the company’s journey to transform how surgeons work.

At the heart of this achievement is Gene Eighmy, Fulmer Instruments’ lead engineer, whose expertise in electronics and system design made the innovation possible. “Getting the right power output in a compact, reliable form was one of the toughest engineering challenges we’ve faced and had to be done first,” Eighmy said. “We had to rethink every component—from circuitry to battery build—to create something that will work in the OR.”

The breakthrough will next be worked into a handheld, cordless prototype to combine precision, reliability, and mobility. By replacing outdated wired instruments with advanced cordless technology, the breakthrough is the first step on Fulmer Instruments’ journey to change the way surgeons operate.

This milestone underscores Fulmer Instruments’ commitment to pushing the limits of medical innovation, leveraging Alabama-based engineering talent to deliver tools that could redefine surgical technology worldwide.