Testing & Qualification of Additively Manufactured Orthopedic & Spinal Implants

Maciej Jakucki has a Biomedical Engineering degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA, and has 15 years of medical device industry experience, primarily in the orthopedics and cardiovascular fields. 

In his current role, he manages Element’s medical device testing business as an industry leader and stays involved in multiple ASTM industry committees. Maciej also maintains a position as Associate Adjunct Faculty at the University of Cincinnati teaching courses on medical devices.

Mike Vasquez, Ph.D., founder and CEO at 3Degrees, is a 3D Printing expert and is a trusted adviser to some of the top companies in the industry. He has worked side-by-side with machine manufacturers, material producers and end users in the sector. Mike consults on identifying novel applications, testing new materials and developing frameworks to maximize manufacturing efficiency and boost ROI. He completed his Ph.D. in Additive Manufacturing at Loughborough University and received both his bachelors and master's degrees from MIT in Materials Science and Engineering.