Align Technology has hired Zelko Relic as vice president of research and development.
Relic will be responsible for Align's global research and development initiatives, including delivering new products for the company's Invisalign clear aligner and iTero scanner businesses, according to the company. He will report to CEO Thomas Prescott.
Previously, Relic worked for Datalogic Automation and Danaher's Accu-Sort Systems business. He was also vice president at Siemens Medical Solutions USA, overseeing radiology, cardiology, and computer-aided detection (CAD) R&D and product development, and has also held management positions in engineering at Kulicke & Soffa Industries.