Developing, printing, and testing, high-performance osseointegrative spinal implants

Dr. Shane Keaveney is an accomplished expert in Digital Manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing, holding a Ph.D. in kinematic error modelling of machine tools for manufacturing processes. With over a decade of academic and industrial experience, he serves as the Research & Development Manager at Croom Medical, driving innovation and leading projects funded through national and European sources. Shane's exceptional contributions include multiple published papers and a patent for a groundbreaking 3D-printed biomaterial. His role involves coordinating research and deploying industry 4.0 technologies to advance Metal Additive Manufacturing for Medical Devices, ultimately enhancing quality, and reducing costs. Alongside his pivotal role at Croom, Shane lectures material science and design for manufacturing in the Department of Design Innovation at Maynooth University.

John Laureto M.S. received his Masters of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from Michigan Technological University, USA in 2017. John has worked in a variety of manufacturing and engineering environments including materials analysis laboratories, primary steel producing and additive manufacturing.

He joined the Renishaw Inc. Additive Manufacturing Products Division (AMPD) in 2017 as an Applications Engineer focussing on process engineering and material development. John has several areas of expertise including, component metallurgy, laser parameter development and material qualification. John is now Business Manager for AMPD Americas focusing on daily operations, strategic development, customer success and industrial adoption of additive manufacturing technologies.

Mandy is Senior Solutions Engineer at nTop and has supported customers with the nTop CS team for over three years. She trains and advises customers on simulation, topology optimization, latticing, automation, and field-driven design. She has experience in additive design, CAD, 3D printing, and machining. She graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University. She currently lives in Boston and is the Boston Ambassador for Women in 3D Printing.