Robert is a seasoned biomedical engineer with a strong focus on additive manufacturing, currently spearheading initiatives at Ricoh USA, Inc. With a decade of experience, he brings a wealth of expertise in managing engineering and additive manufacturing processes in the healthcare and medical device sector. He leads the Biomedical Engineering team for Ricoh 3D for Healthcare's services, which plays a crucial role in FDA submissions, guiding process and software validation activities, in addition to the daily physician-customer interactions of producing patient-specific devices for pre-surgical planning. Robert's dedication to developing the next generation of engineers is evident through his roles at various institutions, including overseeing operations at the 3D Printing Center of St. Louis Children's Hospital and mentoring biomedical engineering trainees at Nicklaus Children's Health System. His expertise extends to optimizing clinical workflows, implementing innovative technologies like 3D printing, and collaborating with clinical and research teams to drive advancements in healthcare engineering.