# Eugene Giller

> Eugene Giller is a Wellesley-based chemist, chemical engineer, inventor, and founder whose work connects Z Corporation's early materials research, RIZE's Augmented Polymer Deposition platform, and Palitra3D's current full-color composite printing services. His recurring idea is practical: combine thermoplastic deposition with precisely placed inks so printed parts can be stronger, easier to finish, traceable, and vividly colored.

- **Role:** Founder at Palitra3D
- **Organizations:** Palitra3D, RIZE Inc., Z Corporation, Teknor Apex
- **Education:** M.S. in Chemistry, University of Manitoba, M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Moscow Academy of Fine Chemical Technology
- **Known for:** Named inventor on multiple U.S. patent families covering 3D-printing materials, polymer-and-ink layer fabrication, color objects, and removable support structures., Founded RIZE and developed the Augmented Polymer Deposition platform that combines thermoplastic extrusion with inkjet deposition., Helped bring the RIZE One into commercial shipment in 2017 and extend the platform to full-color XRIZE printing.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2006** — Worked in polymer and analytical chemistry, including at Teknor Apex, before moving into additive-manufacturing materials and inkjet processes at Z Corporation.
- **2006** — A Z Corporation patent family naming Giller among the inventors claimed priority for producing 3D objects using electromagnetic energy and particulate materials.
- **2010-2011** — Filed the foundational patent family for depositing polymer layers and printing ink layers to form colored three-dimensional objects; later began developing the process at home after leaving Z Corporation.
- **2014** — Founded RIZE, initially File2Part; the company received $4 million in seed funding late that year.
- **2016** — RIZE emerged from stealth with its Augmented Polymer Deposition process, and U.S. Patent 9,227,366 was issued to Giller.
- **2017** — Commercial shipments of the RIZE One began; Giller also served as company president and presented on voxel-level polymer modification at AMUG.
- **2019** — RIZE raised $15 million in Series B funding to develop and market the RIZE One and full-color XRIZE systems.
- **2021** — Palitra3D was founded in Wellesley to provide full-color composite printing, materials, and technology services.
- **2022** — After RIZE ceased operating, Palitra took on support, software access, and filament supply for existing RIZE customers while continuing full-color printing and licensing work.
- **2024** — Entered an AMUG Advanced Concepts project comparing AI-generated models and printing them in full color on Palitra's XRIZE platform.

## Achievements

- Named inventor on multiple U.S. patent families covering 3D-printing materials, polymer-and-ink layer fabrication, color objects, and removable support structures.
- Founded RIZE and developed the Augmented Polymer Deposition platform that combines thermoplastic extrusion with inkjet deposition.
- Helped bring the RIZE One into commercial shipment in 2017 and extend the platform to full-color XRIZE printing.
- Built Palitra3D as a continuation path for RIZE customer support, materials, full-color printing services, and technology licensing.
- Presented technical work at AMUG, including voxel-level polymer modification in 2017 and an AI-to-print workflow entry in 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2024-08** — Posted a comparison of two AI-driven 3D model generators after successfully printing both outputs on Palitra's XRIZE system.
- **2024-03** — Presented Palitra's AMUG Advanced Concepts entry on AI-assisted design and full-color 3D production.
- **2022-03** — Palitra publicly became the support, material-supply, printing-service, and licensing continuation for former RIZE customers.

## Links

- Website: https://palitra3d.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugene-giller-5874077

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Last updated: 2026-09-27