SAS Recognized by Fast Company for Medical AI Innovation

The project focuses on the Herlev sterilization facility, which supports roughly 1,000 surgeries daily. By integrating SAS Viya with 3D environments from Epic Games’ Unreal Engine, the system creates a dynamic virtual model fed by real-time data. This allows administrators to simulate workflows and identify bottlenecks without interrupting the actual sterilization process.

Beyond logistics, the technology utilizes synthetic data to train computer vision models, ensuring staff members maintain safety standards by wearing protective gear correctly. SAS Chief Technology Officer Bryan Harris noted that the platform allows organizations to simulate outcomes and act decisively before problems escalate. Sterilcentral CEO Thomas Bogeskov credited the initiative with challenging long-held operational assumptions, ultimately ensuring that critical medical tools reach surgeons on schedule and improving patient safety.