Assembrix
Cloud-based SaaS platform (Virtual Manufacturing Space/VMS) that virtualizes and securely manages distributed industrial 3D printing networks, enabling remote control, optimized resource allocation, and IP-protected manufacturing workflows across global supply chains.
- CEO / Founder
- Lior Polak
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.3M
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment (January 2020)
- Key Investors
- SeAH Group; Boeing; Ramot at Tel Aviv University; Angel investors; Israel's Innovation Authority
Technology & Products
Key Products
Assembrix Virtual Manufacturing Space (VMS) - a cloud-based SaaS platform for virtualizing and securely managing distributed industrial 3D printing networks, enabling remote control, optimized resource allocation, and IP-protected manufacturing workflows.
Technological Advantage
Patent-protected nesting procedures (3 patents on file) enable 40%+ higher printer utilization vs. traditional job scheduling. Proprietary algorithms for modular AM management create switching costs. OEM partnership ecosystem (SLM, EOS, HP) creates network effects. Blockchain-based encryption provides defensible security moat in IP-sensitive aerospace/defense segment.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces printer idle time through AI-optimized nesting and resource allocation (+40% utilization target), eliminates geographic constraints via secure remote management, protects IP across vendor networks via blockchain-based encryption, and enables JIT production reducing logistics costs vs. centralized manufacturing.
How They Differentiate
Assembrix uniquely combines distributed printer virtualization + IP security (blockchain). Materialise is larger but lacks Assembrix's remote management + security focus. Authentise competes on traceability but not distributed virtualization. Assembrix's nesting algorithms achieve 40%+ utilization gains vs. manual scheduling. Security via blockchain is unmatched in competitive set, critical for defense/aerospace IP.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Large manufacturers, aerospace/defense suppliers, OEM partners managing distributed AM operations
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Defense; Industrial Manufacturing; Contract Manufacturing
Competitors
Materialise (CO-AM platform; established player, >$600M+ revenue, broader software suite); Authentise (AMES manufacturing execution system; focuses on workflow traceability); Dyndrite (computation engine for digital manufacturing; narrower focus on simulation)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue grew 65% YoY from $786.2K (2023) to $1.3M (2024) with ~10-person team; Boeing partnership (2018) and SeAH investment (2020) signaled market validation; achieved profitability/efficient unit economics at ~$130K revenue per FTE
Major Milestones
2014 — Founded by Lior Polak (CEO) and Dan Halperin (CTO, Tel Aviv University professor); 2018 — Boeing MOA signed; Boeing investment received for joint IP-security development; 2020 — Seed round investment from SeAH Group (Jan 29, 2020); 2020 — Ramot (Tel Aviv University) investment received; 2023 — Achieved $786.2K revenue; 2024 — Revenue reached $1.3M (65% YoY growth); partnerships with Nikon SLM, EOS, EVAP
Notable Customers
Boeing (MOA 2018, defense/commercial aerospace, ongoing partnership with investment); EVAP (UAE-based strategic partner for regional ecosystem); Multiple unnamed industrial manufacturers (per SLM/EOS partnership announcements)