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The Lattice (Official 3DHEALS Podcast)
by 3DHEALS
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 p
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Episode #129 | Additive Manufacturing Needs Policy To Reach Patients with Dr. Naomi Nathan
Healthcare loves innovation right up until the bill shows up. We sit down with Dr. Nayumi Nathan (Naomi), a medical doctor turned public health and health economics leader, to unpack why medical 3D printing and additive manufacturing are often ready before the healthcare system is. If you’ve ever...
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Episode #128 | Biotools Can Beat Moonshots with Jim West
Everyone wants to fund the next miracle drug. Jim West thinks differently. In this episode, the Associate Director of BioTools Innovator makes the case that life-science tools and diagnostics are the better risk-adjusted venture bet than many therapeutics: you trade the 100X biotech moonshot for…
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Episode#127 | Lean Compliance For Medical 3D Printing With Erik Boelen
We talk with Erik Boelen, founder of Qase3D, about how medical 3D printing went from a regulatory free-for-all to a world where hospital print labs function as medical device manufacturers. We break down MDR, CE marking, ISO 13485, and how to stay compliant with a lean system engineers will...
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Episode#126| Biomaterials Frontier for Medical 3D Printing (Virtual Event Recording)
The real frontier in medical 3D printing isn't the printer — it's the material. In this 3DHEALS panel, five researchers, founders, and industry leaders map the shift from printing structure to printing function, and from lab-stage novelty toward regulated, investment-grade material systems…
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Episode 125| Inside Tech Transfer At UCLA From Patents To Patients
A single university discovery can turn into a life-changing therapy, but only if someone can translate the science into a product, a company, and a development plan investors will actually fund. That is why we sat down with Mark from UCLA’s technology transfer and licensing team to demystify what...
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Episode#124| Live Event Recording: NAMs-From Theories to Validations
Speaker bio: https://3dheals.com/new-approach-methodologies-from-theory-to-validation/ On demand video link: Coming soon YouTube: Coming soon Subscribe to future events What does it take for a biologically sophisticated model to become a tool that pharma, CROs, and regulators can actually trust?…
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Episode#123| Bioprinting In Microgravity with Dr. Michael Roberts ISS/CASIS
Gravity shapes every lab workflow we take for granted, and it may be the hidden constraint behind some of the hardest problems in regenerative medicine. We sit down with Dr. Michael Roberts, a microecologist who led bioregenerative life support research at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and now…
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Episode #122| The Mini Brain That Learned Pac-Man: NAMs with Dr. Lowry Curley
A brain organoid that can learn to play Pac-Man sounds like a stunt until you realize what it represents: measurable learning, rewiring, and human-relevant neural function that animal models often fail to predict. We talk with Dr. Lowry Curley, founder of Luna LifeSci and former CEO and…
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Episode #121| Absorbable Biomaterials with Dr. Rao Bezwada
Absorbable biomaterials have transformed modern medicine, enabling implants, sutures, and drug-delivery systems that safely degrade once their function is complete. Dr. Rao S. Bezwada has helped shape the field of bioresorbable polymers for more than three decades. As the inventor of Monocryl®…
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Episode #119 | 3D Printing At The Dentist with Dr. Nabeel Cajee
If you have ever wondered why dentistry can feel both high-tech and oddly hand-built at the same time, this conversation connects the dots. We talk with Dr. Nabeel Cajee, an oral implantologist in Newport Beach and faculty at Torque Academy and Implant Ninja School, about what it really takes to...
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Episode #120 | Physical AI In Healthcare (Bonus)
We explain what physical AI is and why it matters when AI can sense, decide, and act in the real world rather than just analyze data. We map where it shows up across healthcare today, what’s holding it back, and the trends that could make it the next big platform shift in medicine. Check out our...
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Episode #118 | The Cost of Life: AI vs. Artificial Organs
We put a price tag on “saving a life” by comparing blockbuster AI spending with the tiny budgets aimed at artificial organs and organ regeneration. We walk through why bioprinted kidneys are so hard to build, why kidney failure is such a massive economic burden, and what smarter near-term bets...
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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...
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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...
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Episode#116| Event Recording: Advancing 3D Surgical Planning
Surgery is moving into a world where we can measure, simulate, and even rehearse before we ever touch a patient, but getting 3D surgical planning to feel “normal” inside a hospital is still a battle. We bring together a rare mix of voices across the ecosystem to explain what’s actually working,...
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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...
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Episode#113| How 3D Printing Explains the Unexplainable in Congenital Heart Disease with Dr. Tristan Ramcharan
This is one of two episodes we have recorded during our trip to Leuven Belgium for the Materialise 2026 Conference, focusing on 3D planning and 3D printing in hospitals. We talked with Dr. Tristan Remcharan about how pediatric cardiology imaging can become something you can literally hold, using…
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Episode# 112 | Automating Compounding Pharmacies: Prof. Alvaro Goyanes, FabRx
You can learn a lot about the future of healthcare by watching how a single pill gets made. From a small office in London, we sit down with Prof Alvaro Goyanes, co-founder and CEO of FabRx, to unpack how 3D printed pharmaceuticals are turning personalized medicine from an idea into a working...
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Episode #110 | Neurotech Investing With Varun Turlapati, Chaanakya Capital
Neurotech is the category most investors whisper about and then walk away from: too technical, too regulated, too slow. We wanted to talk to someone who leans in anyway, so I sat down with Varun Turlapati, founder of Chanakya Capital, to hear how he’s building an early-stage fund dedicated to...
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Episode #111| Bench to Bedside: Bioprinting Innovation Virtual Event Recording
Everyone talks about printing organs, but the closest thing to real impact often starts with something less flashy and far more practical: the materials. We bring together founders and operators working across bioprinted implants, structural bone substitutes, cryopreserved tissue models, and...
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Episode #109| March Newsletter: From Bioprinted Organs To FDA Cleared Implants In Healthcare 3D Printing
We track the biggest healthcare 3D printing stories from March 2026, from bioprinted organs and sustainable bioinks to FDA-cleared implants and hospital point-of-care wins. We also look at how 3D printed cancer tools, training models, microrobots, and AI quality control are moving from research...
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Episode #108 | Teleporting Medicine with 3D Printing - Dr. Stephen Ryan, PolyUnity
What happens when a hospital needs a simple part but the supply chain takes weeks or months to deliver it? Dr. Stephan Ryan, physician and co-founder of PolyUnity, set out to solve that problem by helping hospitals produce parts themselves through safe, compliant 3D printing. In this episode,...
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Episode#107 | The Lattice Feb 2026 - Latest News in Healthcare 3D Printing
We map the biggest shifts in healthcare 3D printing this month, from emissions safety to custom eyewear, implant surfaces, microfluidics, and space-based biomanufacturing. We weigh promise against risk and share where standards and design can close the gap. • emissions from desktop and industrial...
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Episode #106| Bionic Hands For Humans and Robots: The Psyonic Story
We share how a decade of soft robotics, open APIs, and relentless iteration turned a 3D-printed prototype into a durable, touch-sensing bionic hand used by amputees and robots. Stories of failure, funding, and firsts reveal how speed, sensation, and design choices translate to real lives and real...
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Episode #105 | Jan 2026 News: ARPA-H Organ "Moonshots", Point-of-Care Manufacturing, and More
We track a month of fast-moving news in healthcare 3D printing, from organ-scale bioprinting programs and ARPA-H’s funding model to point-of-care tools already entering clinics. The throughline is clear: vascularization, immune compatibility, and scale are converging with real-world deployment. •...
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Episode #104| 3DHEALS2026 JP Morgan San Francisco (Live Recording) - Invest in 3D
A crowded JP Morgan week can blur into noise, so we built a quieter stage to focus on what actually moves healthcare forward: 3D software‑planned care, on‑demand manufacturing, and proof that patients and payers can feel. Recorded live in San Francisco, this special episode brings founders and...
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Episode #103 | Design for Medical 3D Technology (Virtual Event)
Healthcare 3D printing is moving fast, and design is leading the way. In this episode, we explore how advanced CAD, simulation, and automation are enabling patient-specific implants, multi-material tissue-like structures, AI-powered prosthetics, and fully custom pediatric seating. Beyond the...
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Episode #102 | Can Bioprinting Reshape The Future of Immunology?
We explore how to move IVIG from donor scarcity to on‑demand manufacturing with tissue‑engineered bioreactors, and why that shift could lower costs, expand access, and improve consistency. We dig into polyclonal advantages, regulatory guardrails, scaling plans, and what success would mean for...
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Episode #101 | Therapeutic Hardware: Can Implants Also Heal? With Alyssa Huffman Allumin8
In this episode, Alyssa Huffman, CEO and co-founder of Allumin8, shares the six-year journey behind a first-of-its-kind 5.5 mm porous, 3D-printed pedicle screw. We discussed how Allumin8 earned FDA clearance and why design details matter for fatigue, fixation, and fewer revisions. We also map a...
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Episode #100 | 3D Printing and 3D Tech in Pediatric Cardiology (Live Recording)
Imagine holding a child’s heart in your hands and seeing the exact path a surgeon must take before a single incision. That shift from uncertainty to clarity frames this conversation on how 3D printing, virtual reality, and advanced imaging are transforming pediatric cardiology. Our speakers show...
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Episode #99 | 3D Printing for Orthotics & Prosthetics (Virtual Event)
Orthotics and prosthetics are entering a new era. Instead of hand-built devices that take days to shape and adjust, clinicians can now scan a limb, tune the geometry in software, and print a device that fits with impressive consistency. This episode explores how that shift is happening in real...
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Episode #98 | Meeting the Bioprinting Vascular Challenge: VoxCell CEO Dr. Karolina Valente
In this episode, Dr. Karolina Valente, Founder and CEO of VoxCell BioInnovation, discusses her journey in biotechnology, focusing on 3D bioprinting and its impact on cancer research and drug discovery. She shares insights into her leadership at VoxCell, the company's growth, and the accolades it...
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Episode # 97 | Is ChatGPT Making Us Dumb?
Summary In this conversation, Jenny Chen explores the complex implications of ChatGPT on intelligence and education. She emphasizes the need for careful consideration of the technology's impact, particularly in academic settings, and discusses the broader context of a technological revolution…
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Episode #96 | The Future of Surgical Digital Twin with Gilly Yildirim (CEO, Vent Creativity)
How well do we really understand the body? For decades, surgeons have relied on static scans and flat 2D models to plan procedures. Gilly Yildirim believes it’s time to expand our view to more dimensions. As founder and CEO of Vent Creativity, he is bringing together point clouds, digital twins,...
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Episode #95 | Microfluidics & Additive Innovation with Paul Marshall
Microfluidics has long promised to reshape diagnostics, drug discovery, and laboratory science. Microfluidics is about manipulating how tiny amounts of liquid move through channels no wider than a human hair; a "lab on a chip" diagnostic. Now imagine being able to 3D print those channels instead…
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Episode #94 | Advances in Biomaterials for Medical 3D Printing (Virtual Event Recording)
What truly makes bioprinting possible isn’t just 3D printers. It's important to understand the materials that flow through them. In this virtual event, we explored the world of biomaterials for tissue engineering and how chemists are shaping the future of regenerative medicine through careful...
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Episode #93 | 3D Design & Geometric Intelligence with Elissa Ross
What happens when advanced mathematics meets manufacturing? The result is a new way of creating products that range from record-breaking running shoes to life-changing medical devices. In this episode, we sit down with Elissa Ross, mathematician and CEO of Metafold 3D, to explore how her company…
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Episode #92 | Nanochon: Joint Repair Layer by Layer
Cartilage injuries sideline millions every year, yet current treatments often fail to restore long-term function. In this episode, Dr. Nathan Castro and Dr. Ben Holmes, co-founders of Nanochon, explain how they are tackling this challenge with a 3D-printed implant designed not only to replace...
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Episode #91 | 3D Printed Pharmaceuticals (Virtual Event Recording)
What if your medication could be made just for you? No more pill overload and no more awkward dosing workarounds. Just the exact treatment you need when you need it. That is the promise of 3D printed pharmaceuticals. Drug manufacturing has relied on a one-size-fits-all model for decades. Nearly...
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Episode #90 | 3D Printing Across Decades with Lee Dockstader
Lee Dockstader takes us on a fascinating journey through the commercialization of 3D printing in healthcare, drawing from his decades of experience with industry giants like HP and 3D Systems. Dockstader is one of the major pioneers of the 3D printing revolution that helped transform medical...
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Episode #89 | The Bioprinting Frontier (Live Recording)
The future of medicine is growing closer to recreating the very building blocks of life itself. In this groundbreaking discussion, four bioprinting experts reveal how their technologies are moving rapidly from laboratory concepts to clinical realities that could forever change how we treat…
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Episode #88 | Shaping Veterinary Medicine in 3D with Dr. Bill Oxley
What happens when cutting-edge technology meets veterinary expertise? Precision, innovation, and better outcomes for our four-legged family members. Dr. Bill Oxley, a prominent figure in veterinary orthopaedics, walks us through the evolving world of 3D-guided veterinary surgery. With years of...
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Episode #87 | Lattice News Summary: The Bioprinting Revolution & More
This is an AI-generated audio version of the news section of the Lattice Newsletter. You can find the full newsletter, including a list of recent healthcare 3D printing and bioprinting news here. Full Lattice Newsletter Archive. Highlighted news this week: • US Army developing field-deployable...
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Episode #86 | AI's Vital Role in Medical 3D Printing (Virtual Event Recording)
Artificial intelligence is transforming medical 3D printing and bioprinting. In this virtual event, hear from a panel of experts from across the globe. Our speakers showcase the practical applications of AI in creating personalized medical solutions that were previously impossible. One size does...
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Episode #85 | Jetting the Impossible: Ben Hartkopp on Printing Ultra-Viscous Materials
Printhead technology may not sound revolutionary, but what if it could radically transform the way we manufacture everything from electric motors to medical implants? That's exactly what Ben Harkoff and his team at Quantica have achieved with their breakthrough inkjet system that can handle...
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Episode #84 | Tuan Tranpham On 3D Printing Mega-Trends
Tuan Tranpham shares his extraordinary journey from Vietnamese refugee to 3D printing industry leader, offering unique insights on industry evolution, technological innovation, and future trends. His global perspective bridges Eastern and Western manufacturing approaches while highlighting...
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Episode #83 | Ceramics, Conferences, and the Future of 3D Printing With Craig Rosenblum
When EOS president Glynn Fletcher declared "3D printing is cool, but cool is not a business model" at Rapid TCT 2025, he captured the evolution across the additive manufacturing landscape. In this eye-opening conversation with Craig Rosenblum, president of Himed, we explore how the industry…
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Episode #82 | Advancing Microfluidic Technology Through 3D Printing (Virtual Event Recording)
Peering into the microscopic world of fluid channels just got a revolutionary upgrade. At this 3DHEALS event, we explore the transformative impact of 3D printing on microfluidic device development with industry experts and researchers at the cutting edge of this technology convergence. Our…
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Episode #81 | From J&J to the Future: Sam Onukuri's 30-Year Adventure in 3D Printed Medical Devices
Sam Onukuri 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...
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Episode #80 | Live from San Francisco: Innovation in 3D Printing & Bioprinting
3DHEALS kicked off its first in-person/hybrid event in 2025 in San Francisco, welcoming investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators in the space. The healthcare industry is transforming, driven by 3D printing and bioprinting technologies redefining patient care. This exclusive in-person hybrid event...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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 p
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