Meet the Team

Kim Alards has a PhD in Physics and several years of R&D experience in inkjet printing.

“Imagine you can print any complex multi-material object at any given time, that is what multi-material jetting can do! I am part of the Lake3D R&D team and together we develop this ground-breaking technology and strive for high quality applications. I love to create overview in a complex technological environment and I enjoy presenting our innovative technology to the outside world. The dynamics, diversity, complex technological challenges and most of all the amazing team make working at Lake3D a real joy!”

Manlio Caldara has a PhD in Materials Science/Biotechnology and is an expert in the development of polymeric materials for diverse applications.

“I am passionate about material development, driven by the vast potential they hold across various application areas. Lake3D is committed to addressing real-world challenges through cutting-edge 3D printing technology and innovative materials. My goal is to explore new materials and to actively contribute to the creation of products that bring tangible benefits to our society.”

Petra Doelman has an MBA and brings in many years of start-up experience in different industries, focussing on strategy and fund raising.

“I have been involved in many start-ups and immediately recognized the disruptive potential of multimaterial jetting in the dental market. My ambition is to bring new and sustainable products to market that improve the life of people. It is highly motivating to be part of a great team and jointly turn ideas into reality!”

“It is great to work in such a multidisciplinary group of highly motivated colleagues. In addition, working on optimizing material characteristics for the cutting-edge 3D printing technology is an incredibly exciting challenge. With a bright future ahead, I am proud to be part of the Lake 3D team.”

“My adventure at Lake3D started with a part-time student job, and it quickly felt like I joined a family. This is one of the reasons why I decided to stay. The combination of creativity and technology is what keeps my job interesting and I am excited to be part of the next step in multi-material jetting!”

Felicia Ionascu is a seasoned software architect with expertise in application and workflow software for 2D and 3D inkjet printers.

“My job within Lake3D is to create the software workflow for multimaterial printing, fit to the application. That’s a challenging but highly motivating task! My passion for innovation is completely fulfilled with Lake3D, as there are always interesting problems to be solved. But with the right team, nothing is impossible!”

Rik Jacobs turned 3D printing in the dental world into a success

“As the founder of Nexdent, I understood the benefits of 3D printing for the dental world and it has proven to be very successful. It is now time for the next revolution: multimaterial jetting with full control over every voxel. I immediately recognized the unprecedented quality of Lake3D’s technology. This is not only because of Lake3D’s application-based approach, but also because of the team spirit in which compromises in quality and reliability are unacceptable.”

Filip Kafka is a software engineer with electrical engineering background. He specializes in fast algorithms and work in low-level programming languages, which are necessary when working with 3D objects.

“I always liked computers, mathematics and physics. In Lake3D, these disciplines merge into one, creating a project that has the potential to move the market. In Lake3D, space is given to ideas and thoughts which creates a unique work place for people not looking for a job, but a hobby.”

Grigorii Mihailovskii is a software engineer with an electronics background, experienced in developing high-performance embedded applications.

“I like to develop the design and architecture for software applications that control hardware. I therefore like to create software for production machines such as 3D printers. In Lake3D I have the opportunity to link the hardware of a printer to software using high-end technology. This highly motivates me.”

“I have always been passionate about materials and driven by passion for innovation. 3D printing is the technological progress the world is waiting for and multi-material jetting is the perfect means to it. My aspiration is to follow unexplored and complex paths and make possible what is thought to be impossible!”

“Even after 20 years of academic and industrial research, changing within a material a few atoms in the chemical structure of one ingredient and observing how this translates into completely new properties in the “real world” still feels like magic to me. Developing the chemistry of multi-material jetting for dental applications is a fantastic playground for a material chemist, pushing the limits of this technology to uncharted territories together with a talented multidisciplinary team.”

“I believe that multi-material jetting can do miracles for many applications! I think that our ability of converting application demands into a customised process really makes us unique. I know that designing a reliable material jetting printer is quite challenging already, but it’s even more difficult to actually design the right one. I’m very proud of our wonderful team and my ambition is to build the best material jetting technology company in the world.”

Klaas Wiertzema is a psychologist with a strong entrepreneurial background in software development and complex sales processes.

“I was soon convinced of the potential of material jetting in the 3D world. That is why I decided along with Petra and Joost Anne to embark on this inspiring adventure. It’s great to see my beliefs come true.
My ambition is to continue building a team based on trust rather than control mechanisms, as I am convinced that this will stimulate people’s creativity to the max. I am focused on solid long-term relationships, both with my colleagues and with external parties, because I believe this is the best foundation for effective teamwork for now and the future.”

Ineke Wijnheijmer has a PhD in Physics and is an expert in inkjet print process development.

“For many years, I have known the benefits of 2D inkjet printing. Since I have joined Lake3D a whole new world opens up by adding a third dimension. It adds a lot of possibilities, but also a lot of complexity. Actually, I like both. I am excited to further develop the 3D inkjet printing technology together with the rest of the team, enabling applications that will benefit society.”