# S2E48 Medical Device Research & Development at Mayo Clinic | Sean McEligot

- Show: [Being an Engineer](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer)
- Published: 2021-11-12
- Length: 39m
- Episode: 48
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-11-12-s2e48-medical-device-research-development-at-mayo-clinic-sean-mceligot
- Listen: https://teampipeline.us/sean-mceligot-mayo-clinic/

## Summary

Sean McEligot, Section Head of Medical Device Research & Development at the Mayo Clinic, discusses the Division of Engineering's focus on one-of-a-kind medical devices and laboratory instruments. He details the evolution of their additive manufacturing capabilities, from early anatomical models for conjoined twin surgery to current work with implant-grade titanium for patient-specific mandible plates. McEligot also explains the operational advantages of being embedded in a hospital, such as direct access to surgeons and patients, and outlines the skills and educational paths he looks for in engineering hires.

## Chapters

- [0:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-11-12-s2e48-medical-device-research-development-at-mayo-clinic-sean-mceligot#t=29) Introduction and Additive Manufacturing Overview
- [3:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-11-12-s2e48-medical-device-research-development-at-mayo-clinic-sean-mceligot#t=203) Anatomical Modeling and Pre-Surgical Planning
- [11:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-11-12-s2e48-medical-device-research-development-at-mayo-clinic-sean-mceligot#t=686) Laboratory Instruments and the Fruit Fly Counter
- [16:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-11-12-s2e48-medical-device-research-development-at-mayo-clinic-sean-mceligot#t=984) Evolution of 3D Printing and Titanium Implants
- [22:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-11-12-s2e48-medical-device-research-development-at-mayo-clinic-sean-mceligot#t=1344) Patient-Specific Mandible Plates and Turnaround Time
- [28:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-11-12-s2e48-medical-device-research-development-at-mayo-clinic-sean-mceligot#t=1729) Engineering Culture and Hiring Criteria

## Topics

- [Medical & health devices](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/medical-devices)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Mayo Clinic (company)
- Machine Design Magazine (other)
- Veterans Affairs Administration (company)
- Radiological Society of North America (company)
- DICOM (other)
- STL (other)
- Fused Filament Fabrication (other)
- Multi Jet Fusion (other)
- Selective Laser Melting (other)
- Pipeline Design & Engineering (company)

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- [The Future of Medicine: A Conversation about AM in Healthcare with Mark Morrison, Smith & Nephew](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2023-10-10-the-future-of-medicine-a-conversation-about-am-in-healthcare-with-mark-morrison) (Additive Snack)
- [Unlocking the Potential: 3D Printing’s Impact on Medical Innovation and Beyond with Laura Gilmour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2023-09-12-unlocking-the-potential-3d-printings-impact-on-medical-innovation-and-beyond-wit) (Additive Snack)
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- [Meet a Guru: Laura Court](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2021-05-19-meet-a-guru-laura-court) (Global Medical Device Podcast)

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