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Erez Ben-Zvi , VP Medical at Stratasys , discusses the future of 3D printing and how medical professionals are using this technology in various sectors
WRITTEN BY : HELEN ADAMS

Stratasys has pioneered 3D printing for more than three decades , from its headquarters in Rehovot , Israel . It is a fast and efficient technology which , when combined with , for example , automation and robotics , can transform manufacturing production .

Erez Ben-Zvi is the Vice President for Medical at Stratasys .
“ My key responsibilities include overseeing and managing all of the activities within the medical business unit ,” he says . “ This includes the formulation and execution of our strategic initiatives , as well as the careful monitoring of our profit and loss statement .”
Ben-Zvi has always had a passion for the medical field , helping others and doing something with an impact on others ’ lives .
“ My journey started in the third year of my studies , when I joined a startup company that developed image processing software for real-time analysis and navigation of cardiovascular interventional procedures to lead the quality management and regulatory affairs field .”
The role and the nature of a startup company exposed Ben-Zvi to the fundamental pillars of the medical device environment , product development life
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