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The Lattice (Official 3DHEALS Podcast)

The Lattice (Official 3DHEALS Podcast)

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Welcome to the Lattice podcast, the official podcast for 3DHEALS. This is where you will find fun but in-depth conversations (by founder Jenny Chen) with technological game-changers, creative minds, entrepreneurs, rule-breakers, and more. The conversations focus on using 3D technologies, like 3D printing and bioprinting, AR/VR, and in silico simulation, to reinvent healthcare and life sciences. This podcast will include AMA (Ask Me Anything) sessions, interviews, select past virtual event recordings, and other direct engagements with our Tribe.
While there is no rule for our podcast content, the only rule we follow is to provide our listeners with a maximized return on their attention and time investment.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @3dheals, and check out the links in the show notes.
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The Lattice (Official 3DHEALS Podcast) - From J&J to the Future: Sam Onokori's 30-Year Adventure in 3D Printed Medical Devices
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04/19/25 • 80 min

Sam Onokori takes us through his remarkable 30-year journey at Johnson & Johnson, where he transformed the landscape of medical devices through pioneering work in 3D printing technology. As a material scientist who led the development of J&J's Center of Excellence for additive manufacturing, Sam offers rare insights into how a global healthcare giant approached innovation and personalized medicine.
The conversation reveals the fascinating evolution of medical 3D printing from basic prototyping to FDA-approved implants. Sam shares the story behind breakthrough products, such as the TrueMatch graft cage – a PCL-based, bioabsorbable scaffold for bone reconstruction that has dramatically improved patient outcomes. His candid assessment of where personalization succeeds (craniomaxillofacial implants) and where it falls short (knee replacements) provides a nuanced perspective rarely found in technology discussions.
We examine the unexpected challenges that have shaped the industry, including the complex regulatory landscape, the emergence of surgical robots, and the economic realities that have tempered some early expectations. Sam's firsthand experience with point-of-care printing initiatives and customized surgical instruments provides valuable lessons about striking a balance between innovation and practicality in healthcare settings.
Looking toward the future, Sam identifies promising frontiers, including bioprinting, advancements in materials science, and the integration of AI with 3D printing technologies. For students and professionals considering careers in this field, he emphasizes the importance of strong engineering fundamentals and experiencing both startup and corporate environments to develop a comprehensive skill set.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, engineer, investor, or simply curious about how medical innovation occurs, this conversation offers an authentic glimpse into the triumphs, setbacks, and unrealized dreams that continue to shape the future of personalized medicine and additive manufacturing.

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In this follow up interview to Dr. Evin Chen's written interview with us, we learned a lot more about why Taiwan could be an excellent center for healthcare 3D printing and bioprinting innovations.
Dr. YiWen Chen (or Evin Chen) received her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (Nanomaterial Group) Florida State University, USA. She joined China Medical University Hospital and funded the 3D Printing Medical Research Center in 2014. She is responsible for leading the team and developing and implementing the 3D printed medical research and clinical application integration. She is also the Associate Professor of Graduate Institute of Biomedical Science at China Medical University since then. Dr. Chen’s research interests focus on developing and delivering advanced and affordable 3D printed medical care including biomedical devices, implants, and therapeutics for medical applications. Several of her patents and technologies have to tech-transfer to industries. She was awarded the 2017 and 2018 Innovation in Taiwan. She is also a member of the Board of Supervisors of the Additive Manufacturing Association in Taiwan(AMAT) and a board of directors of China Medical Derivatives Corporation – Everyoung Biomedical International. She is responsible for providing relevant technical advice and is often invited to serve as lecturers at many international academic conferences. Many achievements of her research team are also recognized by high-impact journals, media, conference scientific publications, and published works. She has published 35 peer-reviewed articles and holds 15 issued/pending patents. Dr. Chen will be a speaker for the upcoming 3DHEALS2020 conference.

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The Lattice (Official 3DHEALS Podcast) - 🔒 Episode #45 | 3D Printing for Medical Students

🔒 Episode #45 | 3D Printing for Medical Students

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03/07/21 • 33 min

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This fun and insightful conversation with Juan Pablo Garcia Venegas, the engineer behind works on Instagram @m3daid. Juan shared with us how he was inspired to create various 3D printed medical models for the simple but important goal to help the medical students and trainees to learn human anatomies better, with advantages of not recognizing three-dimensional shape but also mobility and functionality, things impossible from an anatomy book.

I could not agree more.

Here are my first several attempts in 3D printing Juan's model of a shoulder. I cannot wait to do more. We will be sharing Juan's STL files in a new 3DHEALS file-sharing portal. Stay tuned for announcements.

Video recording, notes link: https://3dheals.com/3d-printing-for-medical-students

About our Guest:

Juan Pablo Garcia Venegas

(Instagram @m3daid)

"My name is Juan Pablo García, I'm a biomedical engineer from Monterrey, Mexico. Currently, I'm an R&D Engineer at BMC Medical Manufacturing, which is a Mexican company focused on the development of medical devices. During my studies, I had the opportunity to make internships in hospitals as a clinical Engineer, as well as being involved in high-tech projects such as skeleton manufacturing and orthosis design. I think that digital manufacturing and 3D printing will change the way that medicine is being approached."

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Today I had the opportunity to interview upcoming 3DHEALS2020 speaker, Roger Kuan, an intellectual property attorney who specializes in 3D printed medical devices and bioprinting innovations. Roger shared his perspectives on how a startup should approach legal help, what COVID19 could impact IP law and startups in the healthcare and other pearls of wisdom.
Roger's more in-depth written interview can be also found here.
Roger Kuan is a partner with McDermott Will & Emery and he focuses his practice on intellectual property (IP) procurement/portfolio management, IP transactions and strategic IP counseling for life sciences clients (e.g., research tools, analytical instrumentation/software, medical devices, diagnostics, biomanufacturing systems, etc.) with a focus on emerging technologies such as digital health (e.g., mobile apps, clinical decision support software, digital therapeutics, AI/ML imaging diagnostics, etc.), personalized medicine (e.g., genomic sequencing platforms, AI/ML computational genomics/bioinformatics, molecular diagnostics, etc.) and 3D printing/bioprinting. He has extensive experience in intellectual property strategy and management, preparation and prosecution (utility/design patents, trademarks, and trade dress), counseling and litigation, licensing and technology transactions, freedom-to-operate clearances, monetization, IP due diligence, IP risk recognition and mitigation, and dispute resolution. He served as Director IP Counsel at a multinational biotechnology company, where he managed a team to support the worldwide IP needs of the company’s life sciences tools, bioproduction/biomanufacturing, molecular diagnostics, and nucleic acid sequencing system/software platforms. Prior to finishing his law degree, Roger worked in the life sciences industry for several Fortune 500 pharmaceutical, medical device, and chemical companies. He has held professional positions in the R&D, sales, engineering, and regulatory affairs organizations.

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The Lattice (Official 3DHEALS Podcast) - Episode #79 | The Orthopedic Pulse: AAOS 2025 With Matthew Henshaw
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03/27/25 • 68 min

Jenny and Matthew discussed the latest trends and innovations in the orthopedic and medical device industry, including regenerative medicine approaches for joint and spine conditions, new technologies like 3D printing and wireless endoscopes, and workflow management solutions to improve hospital efficiency after Matthew's recent blog about his AAOS 2025 experiences. They highlighted exciting startups like Genix, Osteal Therapeutics, and Ospitek that are disrupting traditional treatment paradigms. Matthew also shared his insights on the changing landscape of industry conferences and the potential impact of politics and regulation on medical innovation. Overall, the conversation covered a wide range of cutting-edge developments that could significantly improve patient outcomes and transform the future of orthopedics.

Introductions and background

Jenny and Matthew introduce themselves and provide background on their respective roles and businesses.

Trends at recent industry conferences

Matthew shares his observations from attending recent industry conferences like the Canaccord Genuity and AAOS events. He notes trends around decreasing surgeon attendance at the larger conferences, and increased interest in regenerative medicine and solutions for prosthetic joint infections (PJI).

Regenerative medicine innovations

Matthew highlights two promising regenerative medicine companies - DiscGenics, Osteal Therapeutics, which has an implantable pain relief solution. He discusses the potential for these innovations to disrupt traditional spine surgery

Advancements in surgical tools and workflow

Matthew discusses new technologies like wireless endoscopes from companies like Lazurite and single-use endoscopes from Pristine Surgical that are improving surgical visualization and sterility. He also highlights Ospitek, a company using real-time patient tracking to optimize hospital workflow and efficiency.

Potential impact of political changes

Matthew shares his perspective on how the new Trump administration may impact medical device companies.

Recap and future outlook

Jenny and Matthew conclude by discussing the dynamic and evolving nature of the medtech industry, and the importance of remaining optimistic about the potential for innovation to improve patient outcomes, despite political and economic uncertainties.

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The Lattice (Official 3DHEALS Podcast) - 🔒 Episode #67 | Virtual Event Recording: 3D Printed Orthopedic Implants
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08/04/24 • 100 min

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Join a group of passionate international experts to learn about innovative biomaterials, the changing regulatory landscape, and what we can learn from failed 3D-printed implants. Please register now to be part of this inspiring conversation that promises to reshape how we think about orthopedic care.

Here we answer some "burning questions":
1. Why is 3D printing important in the orthopedic implant industry?
2. What is the most likely future trend in metamaterial?
3. How much does implant lattice design matter in optimizing bone growth?
4. How to navigate the regulatory pathway of a new 3D printed implant?
5. What is the future of 3D-printed bioceramic implants?
And much more.
https://3dheals.com/courses/3d-printed-orthopedics-implants/
Brian's slides: https://3dheals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/8-1-24-SiNAPTIC-and-3DHEALS-Podcast_Scheer-v3-1.pdf

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Our panel of investors at the 3DHEALS Pitch3D Demo Day 2025 provide 3D printing startups and entrepreneurs advice and opportunities as they start their journey in MedTech.
Nicole Black, PhD (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-black-phd/) is the Program Director for MedTech Innovator, a nonprofit supporting early-stage and mid-stage medical device and diagnostics startups.
Peter Mercelis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-mercelis-1624358/) is a medical device and 3D printing entrepreneur who has been active in 3D printing industry since 2003.
Dr. Jesse Courtier (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-courtiermd/) is Chief of Pediatric Radiology at UCSF Benioff Children’s -San Francisco, Founder of Sira Medical, a venture backed UCSF spinout in the Augmented Reality space, and serves as an advisor to a number of accelerators and VC firms including KidsX and Avon River Ventures.
Full recordings are now on Youtube channel:
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This is the audio recording of a recent 3DHEALS IG Live session. We had the pleasure to interview Dr. Mayra Vasques, founder of Innov3D. She is also an educator and a passionate technologist for the adoption of dental 3D printing. In this episode, we focused on an application that inspired her journey: a 3D printed nightguard. This was also relevant to her Ph.D. thesis. We also answered live audience questions, including how the adoption of 3D printing differs between small and large dental labs. Dr. Vasques reveals some facts not commonly known to the public.
Guest Speaker Bio:
Dr. Mayra Vasques is the founder of iNNOV3D an EdTech company focused on supporting and training teachers and universities in Healthcare for the innovative and efficient use of 3D Technologies. The company was founded based on the belief that the best innovative solutions in healthcare will emerge from professionals that are raised familiar with technology and for this, the institutions must be prepared for these professionals.

She started in the additive manufacturing field in 2015, during her Ph.D. Fellow at School of Dentistry at the University of Sao Paulo, where she led a project in additive manufacturing for the development of occlusal splints for patients with orofacial pain. Since then she has been involved in several AM research projects and as a panelist in conferences.

She is deeply involved in creating a positive and more accessible local ecosystem in Brazil for digital technology and AM, working for local community building associated with international organizations such as ”Women in 3D Printing” and “3DHeals”.
The video format of the show and relevant info can be found in the following link:

3DHEALS Instagram Live Recording: Dental 3D Printing with Innov3D Founder Dr. Mayra Vasques

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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are fortunate to have a few minutes to interview Dr. Chaw Sing Ho, co-founder and managing director of NAMIC (National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster) of Singapore, which is an organization comparable to America Makes in the United States. This ice-breaker style interview explores Dr. Ho's personal journey to co-founding NAMIC; what drives him behind his work with NAMIC, and how NAMIC works to accelerate adoption and innovation in 3D printing in Singapore, in alignment with Singaporean economic development, as well as how NAMIC is doing to mitigate supply chain crisis in this pandemic. The interview also briefly touches upon resources available to 3D Printing startups (either internal or external to Singapore) from NAMIC.
Guest Biography:
Chaw Sing Ho is the co-founding Managing Director of NAMIC (National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster), a Singapore government initiative to catalyze innovation and scale industrial adoption of additive manufacturing technologies. By focusing on industrial applications and translational R&D, together with commercial strategies to co-create innovative products and services, the national initiative aims to position Singapore as one of the leading digital manufacturing hubs in the era of digitalization and smart factories. Since its inception two years ago, NAMIC has raised more than $24 million in public-private funding to support various AM initiatives across industry verticals.
Prior to NAMIC, he oversaw IP Innovation Strategic Partnerships at HP Singapore. Before that, he was the global head of manufacturing supply chain operations and product innovation for the consumer inkjet supplies business in HP. Chaw Sing started his career in the semiconductor industry with Chartered Semiconductor and Globalfoundries, where he undertook various leadership and customer-facing roles in technology development and engineering operations.

Chaw Sing holds a doctorate in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a Bachelor’s (honors) degree in Electrical Engineering majoring in Microelectronics from the National University of Singapore (NUS). He is an avid inventor with several US/international patents. An advocate for 3D Printing and its role in the new economy, he has spoken in various forums and workshops. He mentors a number of start-ups in the digital and healthcare space. He sits on a number of advisory and expert committees and is an appointed mentor under the GE Digital ASEAN Startup and Partner Program. He is personally interested in nurturing deep tech start-ups, as well as advancing STEM education and engineering as a profession. In his free time, he enjoys sports, movies, reading, and spending time with his family. Dr. Chaw Sing Ho will be a speaker at 3DHEALS2020.

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The Lattice (Official 3DHEALS Podcast) - 🔒 Episode #63 | In Silico Simulation for Medtech and Biopharma
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05/03/24 • 120 min

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In-silico simulation refers to using computer modeling and simulations to predict the behavior of biological systems or processes. It is an increasingly important concept for future medical device and drug development. The benefits of in-silico simulation include lowering costs, reducing animal testing, improving accuracy and safety, and clarifying regulatory pathways. This virtual event aims to illuminate the revolutionary potential of in silico simulation in not only 3D printed devices but also medical technology in general and biopharmaceuticals, led by field experts and thought leaders. From drug discovery to medical device design, participants will gain exclusive insights into how computational modeling and simulation reshape the landscape of healthcare innovation. Witness how virtual prototyping and predictive modeling accelerate novel therapies’ development and optimize treatment strategies. This is an event you must not miss.

Youtube excerpts:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBNB6Q3sGmmD7ywng-1dovg
On-Demand Recording:
https://3dheals.com/courses/in-silico-simulation-for-medtech-and-biopharma/
Related links:
Interview with Simon Sonntag: CEO, Virtonomy

Virtual Reality Software For Molecular Modeling and Structure-Based Drug Design

3D Printing for Medical Simulation (On Demand)

Design for Medical 3D Printing (On Demand)

Point of Care 3D Printing (On Demand)

Interview with Kelsey Crossman: Simq Simulation

In Silico Simulation for Medtech and Biopharma (On Demand)

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The Lattice (Official 3DHEALS Podcast) currently has 82 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Augmented Reality, Life Sciences, 3D Printing, Virtual Reality, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Technology and Science.

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The episode title '🔒 Episode #58 | Building Brinter: Interview with CEO of Brinter, Tomi Kalpio' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on The Lattice (Official 3DHEALS Podcast) is 45 minutes.

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Episodes of The Lattice (Official 3DHEALS Podcast) are typically released every 3 days, 16 hours.

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The first episode of The Lattice (Official 3DHEALS Podcast) was released on Apr 15, 2020.

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