We are thrilled to welcome Gil Lavi as our new strategic partner. With extensive experience and a global perspective on the future of industrial 3D printing, Gil shares his insights in this exclusive Layerloop blog interview. Discover his take on emerging trends, what sets Layerloop apart, and how additive manufacturing solutions can successfully scale worldwide.

Based on your experience, what are the most exciting developments you see in industrial 3D printing today?

“Recent developments in the AM industry are divided into two:

1. The rise of professional entry-level solutions that are gaining market share in prototyping applications at the expense of mid-range and high-end solutions. Examples include Bambu Lab and HeyGears from China.

2. The evolution of industrial solutions for manufacturing applications, with a clear focus on end-to-end solutions (software, hardware, materials), and automation of the workflow from design to end-use parts.”

What do you believe sets Layerloop’s technology apart from other solutions in the industrial 3D printing market?

“Layerloop solutions address two main challenges of industrial FDM users:

• Continuous production – the ability to produce large quantities of parts with no manual intervention.

• Large elements – the ability to produce large elements at a much lower cost, reducing the ‘cost-per-part’ to a more competitive level compared with large-scale 3D printers.”

What motivated you to become a partner for Layerloop?

“Layerloop represents a new generation of AM companies focused on developing solutions for manufacturing applications, setting itself apart from other FDM-based AM providers. By addressing real challenges faced by FDM users, Layerloop offers solutions with strong potential for success.”

In your opinion, what are the key success factors for scaling 3D printing solutions internationally?

“The main key success factor is focus – target 2–3 industries, understand their challenges, and solve their problems not with stories and promises, but with numbers and ROI. In other words, show them how they can leverage your technology for manufacturing large quantities of parts or large elements, and how much time and cost they will save. Put simply – how they can get a return on investment from your solutions.”

We are proud to have Gil Lavi onboard as a key contributor to our growth and vision. Stay tuned to see how we continue to push the boundaries of industrial 3D printing, together.