Discover how additive manufacturing is driving innovation in healthcare—from biocompatible prototypes to production-ready medical devices.
Additive Manufacturing (AM) has come a long way since the first 3D printer. Today, it's not just a tool, but a catalyst reshaping the medical and dental industries. By enabling faster development, greater customization, and access to a wide range of functional, biocompatible materials, AM is empowering solutions designed for direct contact with the human body—bringing both immense opportunity and critical responsibility. But turning an innovative idea into a compliant, production-ready solution requires more than just the right printer.
Join us as we walk you through key AM technologies that are being used to develop real-world medical and dental applications and accelerate development timelines.
Understanding Biocompatibility & ISO 10993: What it really means for a material to be biocompatible, how it differs from sterilization, and how ISO 10993 classifications and contact duration affect material selection.
Choosing the Right Materials & Technologies: When and where to use biocompatible AM materials — whether for patient-specific care, medical training models, or device development—and which technologies support each category best.
Achieving Production Readiness: What it takes to move from prototyping to production in regulated medical environments, including ISO 13485 certification, facility capabilities, and how post-processing can affect compliance.
Don't miss this essential session to see how AM is being used today across healthcare, from patient-specific models and surgical guides to advanced medical devices.
Maddy is the Medical Business Development Manager at Stratasys Inc. and Stratasys Direct. She collaborates with healthcare providers and device manufacturers to identify applications where additive manufacturing (3D printing) can drive clinical and operational improvements. Some specific areas of focus to date have been clinical simulations, pre-surgical planning, and custom tooling using additive technologies. Maddy is passionate about expanding access to advanced manufacturing solutions and advancing patient care through the adoption of precision 3D printing technologies in the medical field
Amy Vaughn is a Process Manufacturing Engineer at Stratasys Direct, a leading provider of additive manufacturing services. Amy is responsible for validating new materials and equipment, optimizing production processes, streamlining workflows, and maintaining Stratasys Direct’s Tucson facility to ensure it meets ISO 13485 standards. Before joining Stratasys, Amy gained valuable experience in the medical device industry. She has a strong background in product development, quality engineering, and manufacturing processes, including silicone molding and extruding. Amy holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Arizona.
