3D fab+print Additive Manufacturing Conference

11:35 h – 12:00 h
3D printed micro devices out of glass: Enabling innovative medical applications
Alexander Steimle, Managing Partner, Head of Advisory and M&A Services, FEMTOprint SA, Muzzano / Switzerland

Abstract: How innovative medical applications are enabled by a novel subtractive manufacturing technique that allows the fabrication of 3D printed micro-devices out of glass and other transparent materials, integrating fluidic, mechanical and optical functionalities in single monoliths.


12:00 h – 13:30 h
Lunch break / time to stroll the expo floor


13:30 h – 13:55 h
Use of 3D-printed anatomical models in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery
Prof. Dr. Bernhard Dorweiler, Specialist for vascular surgery, Section Head of Vascular Surgery, Clinic and Polyclinic for Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz

Abstract: 3D-printed models of vascular, cardiac and bronchial structures for use in surgical planning, patient education and resident training.


13:55 h – 14:20 h
Repairing people using innovative bioceramics
Dr. Grégory Nolens, Biomedical Scientist, CEO, Cerhum, Liege / Belgium

Abstract: When and why 3D printing bone is a good idea, get into more detail regarding the composition of printed bone material, and take the audience on a journey toward contemplating about what will be next?  Read more...


14:20 h – 14:45 h
Regenerative medicine, possible with 3D printing?
Christine Kinet, Business Development Manager, 3D-side, Leuven / Belgium

Abstract: If the human mechanics can already be mimicked using 3D printing, one might expect the possibility to 3D-print the human biology in the future; is regenerative medicine possible with 3D printing? 


14:45 h – 15:00 h
Break with coffee / tea


15:00 h – 15:25 h
Additive manufacturing – new but not experimental anymore
Laura Kastenmayer, Application Engineer, Sales Dept. Additive Manufacturing, TRUMPF Lasertechnik, Ditzingen / Germany

Abstract: Additive Manufacturing is new but not experimental anymore, explains why it makes sense to take a closer look at metal powder bed melting in the medical technology industry, and discusses similarities and differences to established technologies when integrating additive manufacturing into a certified production environment.


15:25 h – 15:50 h
Direct metal printing – The path to cleared devices
Bert Engelen, Senior Project Manager Healthcare, 3D Systems, Leuven / Belgium

Abstract: Through their first-hand experience with the technology, 3D Systems Leuven has established a proven strategy for process and product development to meet regulatory requirements. Correspondingly, their support enables medical device manufacturers to fast-track the adoption of Direct Metal Printing as a production scale manufacturing technology, getting new devices to the market with minimal effort.


15:50 h – 16:55 h
Panel discussion hosted by GE Additive
Moderator: Stephan Zeidler, Business Development Manager Medical, GE Additive 

Panel:
Klaus Notarbartolo, CEO, Endocon
Jelle ten Kate, Project Engineer Additive Manufacturing, FMI Instrumed
Bernhard Dorweiler, Chief Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Mainz
Martin Herzmann, Sales Manager Medical, aterialise GmbH


17:00 h
End of the conference


[version: 06 October 2018, subject to changes]