THE WINNER OF THE TCT WOMEN IN 3D PRINTING AWARD 2024

BRIGITTE DE VET VEITHEN - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AT MATERIALISE

Brigitte de Vet is the CEO at Materialise, a global leader in 3D printing software and services, taking over from co-founder Fried Vancraen on January 1st, 2024. But it was the work that Brigitte achieved prior to this that gained her the title of TCT WI3DP Innovator Award winner 2024. Brigitte served as Executive Vice President of Materialise Medical, which develops software and 3D printing solutions that help improve patient outcomes, and under her leadership, the medical segment grew to become the company’s fastest-growing and most profitable business segment.

See Brigitte's Acceptance speech at the TCT Awards ceremony 2024!

WINNER OF THE TCT WOMEN IN 3D PRINTING AWARD 2022

ELIANA FU - INDUSTRY MANAGER, AEROSPACE AND MEDICAL AT TRUMPF

Eliana Fu was educated at Imperial College, University of London with a Masters and PhD in Materials Science. Eliana also performed post-doctoral research at Loughborough University (UK) and Clemson University (USA).After working extensively in the Traditional Manufacturing world, with TWI then TIMET and SpaceX, she turned her attention to Additive Manufacturing at SpaceX and then with Relativity Space as Senior Engineer: Additive Technologies. Eliana then joined TRUMPF as Industry Manager, Aerospace & Medical. She served as an advisor to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Advanced Manufacturing Committee. She is also the Women in 3D Printing Ambassador for Las Vegas and is also on the Technical Advisory board of Hyperion Metals. Eliana has written a book based on her experiences as a female engineer at SpaceX.

See Eliana Fu's Acceptance speech at the TCT Awards ceremony 2022.

WINNER OF THE TCT WOMEN IN 3D PRINTING INNOVATOR AWARD 2023

ALBA GONZALEZ ALVAREZ - CEO AND FOUNDER AT XCURE SURGICAL

Alba Gonzalez has over 9 years of industrial, academic and hospital experience - during which time she has developed hundreds of implantable medical devices with the use of 3D printing technology, and has also pioneered virtual surgical planning, additive manufacturing of different biomaterials and surgical navigation technologies in healthcare. Alba took the opportunity during her acceptance speech to thank all those who have contributed to her incredible work in the field of medical engineering.

See Alba's Acceptance speech at the TCT Awards ceremony 2023!

THE WINNER OF THE TCT WOMEN IN 3D PRINTING INNOVATOR AWARD 2019

PROFESSOR WAI YEE YEONG - PROFESSOR AT NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Active in 3D printing research since 2004, Professor Wai Yee Yeong has created multiple frontiers in 3D printing, taking the leads in 3D Bioprinting, electronics printing and metal printing research. Currently serving as Program Director at the Singapore Centre in 3D Printing (SC3DP), Wai Yee has contributed more than 130 technical papers, generating more than 3000 citations, and co-authored 2 textbooks. As an educator, Prof Wai Yee Yeong continues to improve the care of students as the Associate Chair (Students) at the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at NTU. Besides her own research and innovation achievements, she is determined to create new generations of innovators in 3D printing.