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The Lattice (Official 3DHEALS Podcast)Author: 3DHEALS
Welcome to the Lattice podcast, the official podcast for 3DHEALS. This is where you will find fun but in-depth conversations (by founder Jenny Chen) with technological game-changers, creative minds, entrepreneurs, rule-breakers, and more. The conversations focus on using 3D technologies, like 3D printing and bioprinting, AR/VR, and in silico simulation, to reinvent healthcare and life sciences. This podcast will include AMA (Ask Me Anything) sessions, interviews, select past virtual event recordings, and other direct engagements with our Tribe.While there is no rule for our podcast content, the only rule we follow is to provide our listeners with a maximized return on their attention and time investment.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @3dheals, and check out the links in the show notes. 3DHEALS Links: https://linktr.ee/3dheals DisclaimerThe content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their employers, affiliates, or any associated organizations.While we discuss emerging technologies in healthcare and 3D printing, listeners should consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on the information shared. The mention of specific companies, products, or technologies does not imply endorsement.This podcast may reference early-stage innovations and concepts that are not yet FDA-approved or commercially available. Always follow regulatory guidelines and ethical standards when applying new technologies in clinical or professional settings. Language: en-us Genres: Life Sciences, Science, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode #130 | 3D Print Tiny Things with Adam Steege, Trio Labs
Episode 130
Tuesday, 13 October, 2026
The more minimally invasive medicine becomes, the smaller and more complex medical devices have to be. While that can mean better care and greater access for patients, it also creates a significant dilemma: how do you manufacture these devices at scale? Adam Steege, founder and CEO of Trio Labs, a Morrisville, North Carolina-based company, develops micron-scale metal parts for medical devices. He invented RIPL, or Resin Infused Powder Lithography, a lithography-based process that prints stainless-steel parts at five-micron resolution with tolerances as fine as 0.0005 inch and Ra32 surface finish, which are specifications normally associated with CNC machining. On The Lattice, Steege explains why Trio sells finished parts rather than 3D printers, how minimally invasive surgery and interventional cardiology push instruments smaller and more complex than machining or metal injection molding can economically produce, and why manufacturability is the third leg, alongside clinical need and design, of every successful device. Ultimately, Trio Labs aims to hit the sweet spot where complex, micron-scale designs lead the next generation of medical devices for patients.00:00:00 - Welcome And A Parts-First Thesis00:01:20 - Founder Lessons From A First Startup00:04:45 - Minimally Invasive Devices Hit Manufacturing Limits00:09:36 - Why RILP Had To Be Invented00:11:48 - Selling Parts Instead Of Printers00:17:06 - RIPL Explained And Where It Wins00:19:58 - Finding Customers And Building To Production00:22:50 - Unit Economics Versus CNC And MIM00:27:19 - Scaling Challenges And The 2027 Goal00:29:50 - Disclaimer And ClosingShow notes: https://3dheals.com/episode-130-3d-print-tiny-things-with-adam-steege-trio-labs/YouTube: https://youtu.be/8JH1TFZrmeg?si=PCG5O6_js5HRehp8Send us Fan MailSupport the showSubscribe to our premium version and support the show. Follow us: Twitter Instagram Linkedin 3DHEALS WebsiteFacebookFacebook GroupYoutube channelAbout Pitch3D
