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Crispin Weinberg | 3D printed patient-specific models for surgeons

Being an Engineer · 27 May 2022 · 43m · Episode 21

What this episode covers

Crispin Weinberg, President of Biomedical Modeling Inc., explains how his company converts CT and MRI scan data into 3D printed patient-specific models and CAD files for surgeons and medical device designers. He details the technical workflow involving segmentation software like Mimics and reverse engineering tools such as Geomagic Studio to create clean, usable models from raw imaging data. Weinberg highlights the critical role these models play in surgical planning, patient education, and the development of personalized medical devices, citing a high-profile case involving conjoined twins in Guatemala as a key success story.

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early-stage companies

Topics

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Companies
Biomedical Modeling Inc., Materialize, Angio-Oncology Sciences, Organogenesis
Tools
Mimics, Geomagic Studio, SolidWorks

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