3D Printed Ceramics for MedTech: Multifeature Disruption

Dr. Daniel Bomze is a polymer chemist by training and received his Ph.D. from the Vienna University of Technology. In his Ph.D. thesis — which was conducted at the Institute of Applied Synthetic Chemistry — Dr. Bomze developed alternative irradiation-based curing methods for epoxy resins. He started his professional career as a freelance web application engineer as well as a project assistant at the Vienna University of Technology. Dr. Bomze acquired broad experience in materials research in different areas and is the author of numerous publications and patents. Starting in November 2016, he was employed as a business developer for medical applications at Lithoz. In 2019, he became the head of the medical business unit, which also includes dental applications. Since 2022, Dr. Bomze has been the director of the medical solutions division at Lithoz.

Lisa Marie Del Re is the chief strategy officer of SiNAPTIC Technologies, located in the Denver, Colorado, area. She is responsible for the company's ongoing expansion into high-growth, emerging markets related to the 3D printing of ceramics. Lisa Marie brings over 20 years of experience working in orthopedics and business development to SiNAPTIC Technologies. She is a tenured medical device executive with experience working with companies in all sizes and growth stages. Holding multiple degrees in healthcare and athletic administration, Lisa Marie is a lifelong learner and newly enrolled in Harvard Business School's business strategy learning track.

Craig Rosenblum is the president of Himed, a developer of CaP-based biomaterials and surface characterization for the medical and dental device industries. Under Craig's leadership, Himed has become a valuable resource for 3D-printed device manufacturers; this led to a 2023 strategic partnership with Lithoz, a global market leader in ceramic 3D printing, to develop new bioceramic bioinks for medical manufacturing. Craig holds bachelor's and master's degrees in materials science and engineering with a biomaterials concentration from Johns Hopkins University and serves on the John Hopkins University materials science and engineering advisory board.