Description
3D technologies for treating spinal diseases, especially degenerative diseases, are becoming a sub-universe within the orthopedic sphere. In this event, we will invite experts working on the research and commercialization of spinal devices, from software to hardware to service providers, to discuss how big and deep 3D printing is in this industry.
Speakers:
Craig Johnson
Craig is a Boston native, where he grew up and went to school with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After years of working in product design and manufacturing, he quickly fell in love with the magic of 3D printing, focusing on helping grow innovation of all types. Soon, he was introduced to the medical side of 3D printing, immediately saw the impact, and wanted to focus on helping the amazing people expanding that industry. Now, as one of Materialise’s Account Managers, he focuses on medical device development and the use of Mimics software solutions to use digital anatomy to improve results. Coming from additive manufacturing, he strives to teardown inefficiencies and is here to help bring time savings and automation to medical device workflows.
Ruben Wauthle
Ruben started his career at LayerWise (now 3D Systems) in 2010 as a Medical Application Engineer and obtained a PhD in Mechanical Engineering in 2014 from KU Leuven on the topic of 3D printing porous titanium and tantalum implants. Between 2015 and 2020, he held various management positions in additive manufacturing contract manufacturing and equipment sales. Since 2020, Ruben is co-founder and CEO of Amnovis. Amnovis is a manufacturing and engineering company that uses innovative 3D printing technologies and materials for high-end applications such as titanium spinal implants. They are an ISO 13485 certified and FDA registered contract manufacturer, providing a smooth pathway to help customers achieve FDA clearance for their 3D printed medical devices.
Erez Lampert
I am an Electrical Engineer (M.sc,, MBA) with a track record of almost 20 years in leading multi-disciplinary team in developing innovative products in various fields. In 2018, together with leading spine surgeons, I founded PathKeeper Surgical. Our goal is to make spine surgery better by creating a safer, radiation free and affordable spine surgery navigation solution. Since Feb 2012, I have led the R&D HW team responsible for new scanner development in Align technologies. In addition, I am part on the management team of Align technologies of the Israeli office in 2013, we launched the new iTero, The best intra-oral scanner in the world. Before joining Align technologies, I held various R&D leadership positions in both start-ups and large corporations, leading large groups of engineers in both direct and matrix structure, always looking for transformational innovation.
Ian Helmar
Ian Helmar, founder of NanoHive Medical, developed the proprietary lattice which is the basis for NanoHive’s product portfolio. Ian has over 10 years of engineering experience in the spine market, designing complex instruments and 3D printed spinal implants. Since 2016, Ian has served as head of Research and Development and has led the development of all of NanoHive’s product lines. Ian holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Moderators:
Dr. Jenny Chen
Dr. Jenny Chen is trained as a neuroradiologist, and founder/CEO of 3DHEALS. Her main interests include next-generation education, 3D printing in the healthcare sector, automated biology, and artificial intelligence. She is an angel investor who invests in Pitch3D companies.
Matthew Henshaw
Matthew Henshaw has worked as a headhunter for over a decade. A strong business background and thousands of hours on the phone to professionals, from multiple countries, has equipped him with an unique outlook on commercialising MedTech innovation. This means his clients enjoy relevant industry insight and advice, as well as being introduced to candidates that have a powerful impact on the growth of their business.
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