Designs Webinar | Additive Manufacturing—Conscious Design and Regulatory Aspects for Implantable Devices
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4th Designs Webinar
Additive Manufacturing—Conscious Design and Regulatory Aspects for Implantable Devices
As advancements in additive manufacturing continue to reshape the landscape of medical technology, particularly in the development of patient-specific implantable devices, it is imperative that we approach this progress with both innovation and responsibility.
This webinar is intended to welcome discussions that are aimed to bridge cutting-edge engineering with the essential frameworks of design ethics, safety and regulatory compliance.
The main purpose is to encourage debates on these critical aspects that still hamper the application of additive manufacturing in the medical field and that too often are not properly assessed before surgery.
Date: 13 November 2025
Time: 4:00 pm CET | 10:00 am EST
Webinar ID: 837 2971 6271
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
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Meet Our Speakers
Dr. Paul Egan
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Texas TX, USA;
Dr. Paul Egan is a tenure-track assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University and leads the Medicine, Mechanics, and Manufacturing Design (M3D) Lab. The M3D Lab investigates a unique integration of engineering design methods for system modelling, optimization, and experimentation of diverse biomedical systems using computational design and additive manufacturing approaches. Research applications focus on 3D printing for tissue scaffolds, personalized nutrition, prosthetics, and medical devices. Dr. Egan’s engineering design teachings promote mechanical design innovation for positive societal impacts, which aligns with his leadership in entrepreneurial activities and medical technology start-ups.
Dr. Paweł Turek
Department of Manufacturing Techniques and Automation, The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, Rzeszów University of Technology, Rzeszów, Poland;
Paweł Turek received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Rzeszow University of Technology in 2017. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Manufacturing Techniques and Automation at Rzeszow University of Technology, Poland. His research focuses on increasing the accuracy of reconstructing and manufacturing anatomical models. Additionally, his interests include the design of orthopedic devices and implants. He teaches courses in coordinate metrology, reverse engineering (in technical and medical applications), and additive manufacturing.
Dr. Antreas Kantaros
Department of Industrial Design and Production Engineering, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece;
Dr. Antreas Kantaros is a researcher specializing in 3D imaging, additive manufacturing, and advanced materials with applications in healthcare, cultural heritage, and smart cities. His work spans 3D scanning of museum artifacts, biomimetic and 4D printing for medical devices, and sustainable innovation in design and manufacturing. He has authored and reviewed scientific papers across interdisciplinary domains and serves as a Guest Editor for MDPI journals. Dr. Kantaros is also involved in academic teaching and outreach activities, including lectures on 3D printing and its societal impact. His current research interests focus on smart and adaptive implantable devices, biomimetic materials, and responsible design for emerging technologies.
Assoc. Prof. Elisabetta Zanetti
Department of Engineering, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy;
Elisabetta Zanetti is associate Professor in Bioengineering at University of Perugia where she teaches “Bioengineering” and “Product Design”. She received her Ph.D. in Design of Machines from Politecnico di Torino in 1998.
Elisabetta Zanetti’s research has been focussed on biomechanics and biomaterials. She has experience both on numerical and experimental stress analysis. She has authored over 70 publications, having specific competence in the analysis of bone-implant systems for orthopaedic and dental devices and prostheses
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Advanced Design Methodologies for Additive Manufacturing in Patient-Specific Medical Solutions
Edited by Dr. Giulia Pascoletti and Dr. Arianna Rossi
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026