Axtra3D appoints 3D printing veteran Rajeev Kulkarni as Chief Strategy Officer

Axtra3D, a specialist in additive manufacturing, announced the appointment of Rajeev Kulkarni, a pioneer and veteran of the 3D printing industry, as the company’s new Chief Strategy Officer.

Kulkarni, who previously served as Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development at 3D Systems, brings with him an impressive career that dates back to the early 1990s. His extensive expertise spans technical, business and innovation areas of 3D printing technology and entrepreneurship. As co-founder of two angel investor funds, he has successfully advised numerous start-ups.

Axtra3D’s CEO Gianni Zitelli says of the company’s new Chief Strategy Officer, “Rajeev, as a pioneering innovator, played a pivotal role in the invention of multiple 3D printing platforms. His wealth of experience in 3D printing, spanning R&D leadership, business creation, and M&A activities, positions him as a crucial leader for Axtra3D as it continues to innovate and offer cutting-edge 3D printing solutions for industrial and healthcare professionals. Rajeev’s proficiency in applying 3D printing technologies and business strategies to facilitate distinctive applications is poised to make a substantial contribution to Axtra3D’s growth.”

Kulkarni will be responsible for strategic planning and execution, corporate and business development, product positioning, partnerships and growth strategy development at Axtra3D. His decision to join Axtra3D is based on the company’s advanced SLA technology, which combines throughput, part accuracy and print reliability without compromising on different application areas.

“Axtra3D’s technology marks a noteworthy advancement in SLA technology by seamlessly integrating throughput, part fidelity, and print reliability. It achieves this without necessitating a compromise in any of these aspects across diverse applications. The technology’s versatility in industrial and healthcare applications, coupled with the innovative spirit of the team, played pivotal roles in influencing my decision to join this organization,” says Kulkarni.

Axtra3D is expanding its global presence and availability of advanced 3D printing technologies with the opening of its headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, in late 2023 and an office in Vicenza, Italy. Axtra3D’s technology portfolio covers dental, medical and industrial applications and meets the requirements for accurate, repeatable, reliable and fast manufacturing with quality for consumer products.

Zitelli emphasizes, “We are thrilled to welcome Rajeev as the CSO to guide all aspects of the company towards sustainable growth. This appointment marks a significant milestone for Axtra3D, ensuring that our innovative 3D printing solutions deliver unique value for our customers and channel partners.”