From Chicago welcome to 3Degrees Discussions. I’m your host Mike Vasquez.

This is a podcast devoted to the stories behind the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the 3D Printing industry.

That was Jeph Ruppert. Jeph is a director with 3D Systems’ Application Innovation Group (AIG) – a team comprised of engineers, designers and technicians that collaborates with the company’s customers to architect bespoke additive manufacturing solutions and applications. Renowned for his expertise in process control, validation and characterization using metal AM within the medical device and other critical application industries, Jeph has supported the manufacture of more than 2 million medical devices to date and more than 100 customer 510(k) and CE marks. He is a key contributor to regulatory organizations, providing guidance which is helping to shape industry standards.

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