Assembrix’s Software for Secure and Scalable Additive Manufacturing

In recent years, 3D printing hardware has advanced rapidly. However, 3D software hasn’t kept pace with this development. As a result, there has been a lack of solutions that meet growing demands for security, scalability, and network integration. This is where the company Assembrix comes in. Assembrix aims to virtualize industrial additive manufacturing through a cloud-based platform, taking it to a new digital level. Their innovative software solution, VMS (Virtual Manufacturing Space), makes it possible to manage distributed printing networks efficiently, reliably, and most importantly, securely. The focus is on cybersecurity and the safe coordination of decentralized production processes, two areas that are often overlooked in additive manufacturing. Assembrix’s mission is to make AM as simple and trustworthy as cloud computing is in other industries. We spoke with CEO and co-founder Lior Polak to learn more about Assembrix, their VMS platform, and some exciting real-world applications.

3DN: Could you introduce yourself and tell us about your connection with 3D printing?

Hello! I’m Lior Polak, CEO and co-founder of Assembrix. With over 20 years of experience in technology management, including roles in cyber security, I’ve been deeply involved in the 3D printing industry since founding Assembrix in 2014. My connection stems from recognizing the transformative potential of additive manufacturing (AM) but also its challenges, like security and scalability. At Assembrix, we’re bridging those gaps by virtualizing industrial 3D printing through cloud-based software, enabling secure, efficient production for global manufacturers. I’ve collaborated with industry leaders like Boeing, 3T, EOS and Nikon SLM to push AM toward distributed, on-demand models.

3DN: What is Assembrix? How did the idea of creating the company come about?

The idea for the company originated in 2014 when my co-founder, Prof. Dan Halperin (a computer science expert from Tel Aviv University specializing in computational geometry), and I saw the rapid growth of industrial 3D printing. However, we noticed a critical gap: while hardware was advancing, there was no secure, scalable way to manage distributed printing networks without risking IP theft or inefficiencies. Drawing from my background in cybersecurity, we aimed to create a platform that would “virtualize” the manufacturing space, making it as simple and protected as cloud computing in other industries.