Interviews with Technical People

Ep 40: Ben Lewson: Spinal Implants

April 08, 2022 John and James Season 1 Episode 41
Interviews with Technical People
Ep 40: Ben Lewson: Spinal Implants
Show Notes

What is a spinal implant?  How are they made?  In this episode, we go all into the devices that are designed to fuse vertebrae together, how they are made (via 3D printing), what they are made out of (Titanium alloys), and all of the various fascinating aspects of building these medical devices.  Ben Lewson is the engineering manager at the company Nexxt Spine, a manufacturer of these devices.

Nexxtspine.com