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.
3DN: How does your Virtual Manufacturing Space work?
Our platform is a cloud-based SaaS platform that acts as an end-to-end virtual factory for additive manufacturing. It works by connecting manufacturers to a global network of 3D printers, allowing them full control over the entire printing process from remote. Manufacturers can scale without CAPEX, producing just-in-time on location to cut logistics costs, all while maintaining traceability and security.
The Assembrix VMS integrates directly with leading 3D printing hardware through partnerships with OEMs like Nikon SLM, EOS, and others. We connect their machines to our cloud platform via APIs, enabling remote job submission, real-time monitoring, and secure data transmission without exposing designs. This ensures compatibility across metal, polymer, and other systems while maintaining high security standards.
3DN: What are the key industries or sectors you currently serve, and how do their needs shape the evolution of your platform?
We primarily serve aerospace, defense, oil & gas, automotive, and medical sectors. For aerospace and defense needs for IP protection and supply chain resilience drive our focus on encryption and traceability. A standout case here is our collaboration with Boeing, EOS, BEAMIT, and 3T Additive Manufacturing. We demonstrated secure, cross-continent distributed printing: Boeing uploaded a part design to Assembrix’s platform, which encrypted and allocated it to EOS printers in Europe and the US.
Oil & gas demands durable, on-demand parts in remote locations, shaping VMS’s just-in-time production and global printer network. Automotive pushes for efficiency and customization, influencing AI optimizations, while medical requires compliance and precision, enhancing our workflow automation. These needs continuously evolve our platform toward better integration, AI insights, and regulatory support.
3DN: What are your plans for the future?
Looking ahead, we’ve recently showcased our innovations at RAPID + TCT 2025 in Detroit, highlighting secure remote printing capabilities. We’re expanding globally—continuing our local partnership to build a distributed AM ecosystem in the UAE for aerospace, oil & gas, and defense and building our further presence in the US. We’re hiring talent to accelerate development, integrating more AI for predictive analytics, and advancing cybersecurity features like expanded blockchain for IP protection. Upcoming participation in Formnext 2025 will further demonstrate our progress. Ultimately, we aim to make our platform the standard, powering Industry 4.0 with sustainable, resilient production, including trends like AI-driven workflows and standardized cybersecurity frameworks.
3DN: Any last words for our readers?
Assembrix stands out in the 3D printing software ecosystem by prioritizing cybersecurity and distributed manufacturing over all other capabilities. Over the years, we have gained vast experience in working with 3D printers from remote, something that is affecting the workflow and requires unique capabilities. Additionally, we have developed the most advanced integration with the 3D printers allowing easy to use process while maintaining the highest levels of security in the market.
To learn more about Assembrix, visit their website HERE.
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