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. 3DHEALS Links: https://linktr.ee/3dheals 🛑 Disclaimer The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their employers, affiliates, or any associated organizations. While we discuss emerging technologies in healthcare and 3D printing, listeners should consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on the information shared. The mention of specific companies, products, or technologies does not imply endorsement. This podcast may reference early-stage innovations and concepts that are not yet FDA-approved or commercially available. Always follow regulatory guidelines and ethical standards when applying new technologies in clinical or professional settings.

  1. Jun 21

    Episode#117| Monica Wellejus:The Road to 3D-Printed Bone

    Ossiform is on track to bring the first 3D printed resorbable bone implant to the US market. The company’s preclinical data showed full bone regeneration in six months. Monica Wellejus, Chief Commercial Officer of Ossiform, joins The Lattice to explain how a company built to personalize bone implants for craniomaxillofacial surgeries is pivoting to mass-produced bone implants for foot deformity, and why hospital finance teams, not just the surgeons, may decide whether this technology actually reaches patients. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed do not constitute engineering, medical, or financial advice. The technologies and procedures discussed may not be commercially available or suitable for every case. Always consult with a qualified professional 00:00 Intro | Why 3D printed bone has not reached patients yet 02:08 Meet Monica Wellejus and Ossiform 05:41 How Ossiform prints bone substitutes using β-TCP ceramics 10:12 The long road to FDA clearance and U.S. market entry 14:03 Why Ossiform moved away from personalized implants 18:26 Listening to surgeons changed everything 23:47 Flatfoot reconstruction and Ossiform’s first clinical products 30:18 Fundraising, commercialization, and building a MedTech startup 38: 54 The hidden decision-makers in healthcare adoption 46:31 The future of bone regeneration, AI, and point-of-care manufacturing Show notes: https://3dheals.com/episode-117-monica-wellejus-the-road-to-3d-printed-bone/ YouTube link:  https://youtu.be/E8t35WzV7Eg?si=QH-XHfJDwihvqv6n Send us Fan Mail Support the show Subscribe to our premium version and support the show.  Follow us: Twitter  Instagram Linkedin 3DHEALS Website Facebook Facebook Group Youtube channel About Pitch3D

    Episode#117| Monica Wellejus:The Road to 3D-Printed Bone
  2. Jun 4

    Episode #115| Professor Paul Dalton: Inventing Melt Electrowriting and the Future of Biofabricationrication

    What does it take to invent a technology that didn't exist before? In this episode, host Dr. Jenny Chen sits down with Professor Paul Dalton, the inventor of melt electrowriting (MEW) and one of the rare "triple threats" in science: an inventor, educator, and futurist. This is also a conversation about science, creativity, and why MEW isn't just a technology but a movement. Paul takes us from a boredom-filled childhood on a rural farm outside Perth, Australia, to the ophthalmic research lab where he helped build artificial corneas that restored sight to blind patients. He shares the moment a failing electrospinning experiment pushed him toward MEW instead — and the "breathless" discovery under the microscope that became MEW. Along the way, Jenny and Paul explore: What electrospinning and melt electrowriting actually are, explained in plain languageWhy MEW pulls fibers instead of pushing them, and how it prints at one-tenth of a teardrop per hourThe decades-long pursuit of clinical applicationsThe open-source "MEWron" printer is bringing MEW to labs for a fraction of the cost of commercial machinesThe two kinds of makers — builders vs. users — and where the community is headingPaul's advice for clinicians and newcomers entering biofabricationPlus, a remarkable offer for listeners at the end of this episode.  🔗 Show notes YouTube recording: Coming soon Send us Fan Mail Support the show Subscribe to our premium version and support the show.  Follow us: Twitter  Instagram Linkedin 3DHEALS Website Facebook Facebook Group Youtube channel About Pitch3D

    Episode #115| Professor Paul Dalton: Inventing Melt Electrowriting and the Future of Biofabricationrication
  3. May 11

    Episode #114| Interview With Brigitte de Vet-Veithen, CEO of Materialise

    This is our second episode recorded at the Materialise conference.  Our guest for this episode is no other than the CEO of Materialise Brigitte de Vet-Veithen. It is a pleasure for me to be able to conduct this interview, because Materialise is such a legendary company that has spent 35 years building the software and services infrastructure behind patient-specific implants, surgical planning, and point-of-care manufacturing. We also got to know Brigitte as a person and the new leader of the company. Importantly, we covered the metrics that signal adoption, challenges to scale beyond the halo case, and her vision for the industry.  In my opinion, this is perhaps one of the most important conversations for the medical 3D printing industry in 2026. Highlights of this episode: • Brigitte's journey from MedTech leadership to being the CEO at Materialise • Why reimbursement is the clearest signal of adoption for medical 3D printing • Building health economics evidence for patient-specific devices when every case is unique • Helping physicians shift mindset toward pre-operative planning and new workflows • The move from “3D printing company” to solution partner for specific clinical needs • Why robots and surgical guides coexist, especially in ambulatory surgery centers • How AI compresses lead times and expands access for trauma patients • Mass personalization roadmap across orthopedics, CMF, pediatrics, respiratory, and structural heart • Global adoption differences and why imaging availability sets the pace • Investment priorities across education, evidence generation, R&D, and M&A Please listen to the disclaimer at the end of this podcast. Show Notes: https://3dheals.com/episode-114-interview-with-brigitte-de-vet-veithen-ceo-of-materialise/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/9PgME2RAmog?si=t-0X_DkrBdRg4MHe Send us Fan Mail Support the show Subscribe to our premium version and support the show.  Follow us: Twitter  Instagram Linkedin 3DHEALS Website Facebook Facebook Group Youtube channel About Pitch3D

    Episode #114| Interview With Brigitte de Vet-Veithen, CEO of Materialise

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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. 3DHEALS Links: https://linktr.ee/3dheals 🛑 Disclaimer The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their employers, affiliates, or any associated organizations. While we discuss emerging technologies in healthcare and 3D printing, listeners should consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on the information shared. The mention of specific companies, products, or technologies does not imply endorsement. This podcast may reference early-stage innovations and concepts that are not yet FDA-approved or commercially available. Always follow regulatory guidelines and ethical standards when applying new technologies in clinical or professional settings.