Maddie Wood
About Maddie Wood
Maddie Wood is a Customs Design Engineer with a strong background in mechanical and biomedical engineering. She specializes in designing custom 3D-printed orthopedic implants and has worked at restor3d since 2021.
Current Role at Restor3d
Maddie Wood currently serves as a Customs Design Engineer at Restor3d, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on the design and development of custom 3D-printed orthopedic implants. Her work primarily involves creating solutions tailored for foot and ankle applications, as well as contributing to designs for knee and pelvic implants. The emphasis on 3D printing technology allows for innovative approaches to orthopedic challenges.
Previous Experience at Blur Product Development
Before her current position, Maddie Wood worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Blur Product Development for three months in 2019. This internship took place in Cary, North Carolina, where she gained practical experience in mechanical engineering. Her responsibilities included assisting in various engineering tasks, which helped her develop foundational skills in the field.
Research Experience at NC State University
Maddie Wood was a Graduate/Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Center for Additive Manufacturing and Logistics at North Carolina State University from 2017 to 2020. During this three-year period, she engaged in research related to additive manufacturing techniques. This experience contributed to her understanding of 3D printing and its applications in engineering, particularly in the medical field.
Educational Background in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering
Maddie Wood holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University, which she completed from 2020 to 2021. Prior to this, she earned two Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical/Medical Engineering, both completed from 2015 to 2019. This educational background provided her with a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and their applications in healthcare.
Contributions to Orthopedic Implant Design
Throughout her career, Maddie Wood has made significant contributions to the design of custom orthopedic implants. She has worked on developing solutions specifically for knee applications and has expertise in designing implants for pelvic applications using 3D printing technology. Her focus on custom solutions reflects her commitment to advancing orthopedic care through innovative engineering practices.