Ascension Technology Corporation is a world-class manufacturer of electromagnetic tracking systems for the medical OEM and medical simulation markets.  Ascension got its start in the military training market, developing head tracking technology for tactical aircraft simulators.  The company’s technologies were also used in commercial virtual reality and computer animation applications. However, Ascension really found its niche in the medical imaging and interventional market, where the company’s technological strengths of 3D accuracy and integration flexibility are leveraged to maximum effect.