Axtra3D, Inc., a rising leader in advanced additive
manufacturing, today announces the appointment of 3D printing industry pioneer and veteran
Rajeev Kulkarni as the company’s new Chief Strategy Officer.
Effective March 4, 2024, as the company’s CSO, Kulkarni is poised to develop Axtra3D’s path
toward sustainable growth as its technologies become more entrenched in global installations.
Kulkarni’s experience in 3D printing spans decades of executive leadership. He is a seasoned
entrepreneur whose rich history in the 3D printing field traces back to the early 1990s. Most
recently, Kulkarni served as the Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development at 3D
Systems. His extensive expertise spans technical realms, business strategy, innovation, and
entrepreneurship. As a co-founder of two angel funds, he has proven to be an invaluable angel
investor, steering numerous ventures toward their full potential.
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.”
Axtra3D’s Strategic Growth
As a part of the senior leadership at Axtra3D, Kulkarni’s responsibilities include strategic
planning and execution, corporate and business development, product-market fit, partnerships,
and the development of a growth strategy and plan.
“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.
With Axtra3D opening its corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina in late 2023, the
company has been ramping up its availability and installation of advanced 3D printing
technologies. Axtra3D also operates a subsidiary in Vicenza, Italy, ensuring global reach for its
unique offerings.
Spanning dental, medical, and industrial applications, Axtra3D’s technology portfolio is capable
of addressing needs for accurate, repeatable, reliable, and high-speed manufacturing with
end-use part quality.
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.”
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