Episode#127 | Lean Compliance For Medical 3D Printing With Erik Boelen

We talk with Erik Boelen, founder of Qase3D, about how medical 3D printing went from a regulatory free-for-all to a world where hospital print labs function as medical device manufacturers. We break down MDR, CE marking, ISO 13485, and how to stay compliant with a lean system engineers will actually use.  • The early “no rules” era and why proof of quality becomes unavoidable  • How MDR and CE marking work for standard medical devices  • Why custom-made devices can be CE-exempt yet still heavily regulated  • ISO 13485 as a process-focused QMS and where it helps most  • Building a lean, day-to-day QMS instead of a paperwork vault  • The MDR Portal approach and the value of lawyer-backed interpretation  • Practical triggers for when a growing lab should consider ISO 13485 certification   00:00:00 - Welcome To The Regulatory Reality 00:03:10 - MDR, CE Mark, And ISO 13485 00:06:30 - Making Implants Before Clear Rules 00:08:33 - What Custom Made Really Means 00:10:20 - From Engineer To Quality Builder 00:12:12 - A Lean QMS People Actually Use 00:17:33 - The MDR Portal And Lawyer Support 00:26:45 - Scaling Compliance Without Bureaucracy 00:30:40 - The Future Of Hospital 3D Labs 00:41:05 - How To Contact Erik 00:43:15 - Disclaimer Show notes: https://3dheals.com/episode-127-lean-compliance-for-medical-3d-printing-with-erik-boelen/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/wR7TVN4WGno?si=pvQ-Fl7VJNgNRq7F Send us Fan Mail Support the show Subscribe to our premium version and support the show.  Follow us: Twitter  Instagram Linkedin 3DHEALS Website Facebook Facebook Group Youtube channel About Pitch3D