Ryan Kees
Global Product Director for 3D Printing and Injection Molding | Protolabs
Joining Protolabs in 2023, Kees brings 16 years of experience in manufacturing and industrial automation industries. His career spans roles in supply chain, marketing, and product management across U.S. and European markets. As the product director for injection molding and 3D printing at Protolabs, he helps evolve both additive and injection-molded solutions that accelerate the product development process from prototyping to production.
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Engineering Theatre
Human-Lead, AI-Powered: Rethinking Digital Manufacturing for Medical Devices
As AI adoption accelerates across medtech, manufacturers face a critical question: how do you harness AI’s speed and scale without compromising quality, compliance, or engineering accountability?
In this session, Protolabs experts examine how a human‑in‑the‑loop approach to AI is redefining digital manufacturing for medical devices. From AI‑enhanced DFM and automated inspection to intelligent similarity analysis and documentation support, attendees will learn how AI can reduce design risk, improve manufacturability, and enable faster, more predictable outcomes—without replacing engineering judgment. The discussion will also explore how manufacturers can prepare for the next phase of AI adoption while meeting the demands of ISO 13485, traceability, and regulatory readiness.
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