Durham-Based Restor3d Expands into Robotics, Navigation

Restor3d, a medical technology company specializing in 3D-printed, personalized orthopedic implants, has announced its expansion into the fields of robotics and navigation with the appointments of Larry Hazbun and Kirstin Widding as senior vice presidents.

Restor3d focuses on developing personalized orthopedic solutions, using 3D printing technology to create patient-specific implants designed to match natural human anatomy and support osseointegration. The company’s expansion into robotics and navigation is intended to enhance the surgical delivery of these implants, in line with its mission to improve patient care through advanced technology.

“We welcome Larry Hazbun as Senior Vice President of Robotics and Kirstin Widding as Senior Vice President of Hip & Knee,” said Ken Gall, chief commercial officer and co-founder of Restor3d. “The integration of robotics and navigation with our 3D-printed implants is a logical next step, allowing us to provide surgeons with a broader range of tools for patient-specific procedures.”

Larry Hazbun has over 25 years of experience in research and development across the automotive, aerospace, and medical industries. Before joining restor3d, Hazbun served as Vice President of Product Development for the Imaging, Navigation, and Robotics business unit at Globus Medical, where he focused on navigated and robotic spine surgery. He also held leadership roles at Mako Surgical Corp., where he contributed to the development of the Mako robotic-assisted surgical platform.

Kirstin Widding brings experience as a commercial leader in total hip, knee, shoulder, and enabling technologies. She has worked in marketing, communications, and product solutions, with a focus on business development, strategic partnerships, and product portfolio management.

Through its expansion into robotics and navigation and the appointments of Hazbun and Widding, Restor3d aims to continue its development of personalized healthcare solutions. The company remains focused on integrating these enabling technologies with patient-specific implants to advance orthopedic surgery and improve patient outcomes.

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