AddUp announces the formation of a medical advisory board

AddUp has announced the formation of the AppUp Medical Advisory Board. The company says the advisory board’s mission is to provide AddUp with an “unbiased and holistic” view of the medical industry as it relates to the development and use of metal 3D printing technologies as a means to support the medical community.

The three members of the advisory board, who bring experience from a variety of healthcare and medical technology backgrounds, are Sam Onukuri, Jan Triani and Severine Valdant.

Sam Onukuri is an innovative engineer and global thought leader in 3D printing commercialization, specializing in healthcare applications and digital customer care models. Most recently, he was global lead and senior fellow for Johnson & Johnson’s 3D printing innovation and customer solutions divisions.

Jan Triani is an industry compliance leader and FDA audit expert. She has authored 510(k)s, HDE, full quality management systems, 483 and Warning Letter responses. She is also the founder of Triani Consulting and until recently was the Director of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs, Patient Specific at Paragon 28.

Severine Valdant is Chief Commercial Officer at QuesTek Innovations LLC and was most recently President of Oxford Performance Materials, Inc. She oversaw the development of OPM, the first company to receive FDA approval for 3D printed polymer permanent implants.

Commenting on the appointments of Mr. Onukuri, Ms. Triani, and Ms. Valdant, AddUp, Inc. CEO, Rush LaSelle stated, “We are honored to welcome three industry veterans to our newly formed Medical Advisory Board. These professionals have proven track records of leveraging additive technologies in safe and reliable manners to improve patient care. Mr. Onukuri, Ms.Triani, and Ms. Valdant will provide unique perspectives in advising AddUp, Inc as we continue advancing our metal 3D printing technologies, software, monitoring suites, and service offerings to empower companies to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing and all its benefits in delivering safe and affordable orthopedic care.”

Find out more about AddUp at addupsolutions.com.