How 3D Printing Allows Medtech to ‘Re-Imagine Innovation’

Advances in 3D printing have been driving medtech innovation for some time, and every new technological advance offers new potential for progress. Cynthia Star is helping drive such innovation as director, technology transfer, Johnson & Johnson, 3D Printing Center of Excellence. Inspired by the opportunities offered by 3D printing, Star is helping R&D, marketing, supply chain, and partners around the world work together to bring about medtech advances. MD+DI asked Star a few questions about 3D printing’s current role in healthcare innovation, the challenges engineers face, what steps the medtech industry should take next, and more.   As director of technology transfer for Johnson & Johnson’s 3D Printing Center of Excellence, can you explain the role of the group and a few of its accomplishments? Star: Our team acts as an “innovation hub” within Johnson & Johnson, cultivating a strong pipeline by incorporating 3D printing technologies across Johnson & Johnson’s businesses. We collaborate daily with R&D, marketing, and supply chain to identify and drive 3D printing innovations and processes. We also look at ways to augment our work by partnering with the top minds around the world, as working alongside them allows us to remain on the cutting-edge of 3D printing and new technologies. Can you explain the types of 3D printing technol...
Source: MDDI - Category: Medical Devices Authors: Tags: 3-D Printing Source Type: news