Our Team

NICHOLAS JACOBSON, Co-Founder and CTO

Nicholas Jacobson is an architect, engineer, and inventor specializing in advanced modeling and fabrication. His work translates complex systems and data into functional, manufacturable solutions across scientific research and advanced manufacturing. Trained as both architect and artist, he integrates structure, material, and performance to drive innovation rather than aesthetics alone.

Nicholas holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Wisconsin and a Master of Design Technology from the Harvard Graduate School of Design.

JORDAN LEWIS, Co-Founder and CEO

Jordan Lewis is a veterinarian and life sciences entrepreneur with deep experience building and scaling early-stage ventures. He combines clinical expertise with disciplined execution, guiding companies from concept and fundraising through regulatory strategy and operations. He earned his VMD in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Pennsylvania in 2008.

Jordan and Nick have collaborated since 2016, partnering across multiple ventures at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, medical innovation, and commercialization.

ROB DUCEY, Co-Founder

ROB DUCEY, Co-Founder

Academy Award–winning visual effects supervisor with 25+ years in animation and additive manufacturing. Rob pioneered the use of 3D printing for character facial animation at LAIKA, beginning with Coraline and advancing the technology across multiple feature films. The team’s groundbreaking work in replacement animation earned a Scientific and Engineering Award from Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2016.

Selected Publications

The Inner Complexities of Multi-modal Medical Data: Bitmap-based 3D Printing for Surgical Planning Using Dynamic Physiology. 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing. Authors: Jacobson, N.M., Brusilovsky,J., Ducey, R., N. V. Stence, A. J. Barker, M. B. Mitchell, L. Smith, J. C. Weaver. (2023)

Voxel Printing Anatomy: Design and Fabrication of Realistic, Presurgical Planning Models through Bitmap Printing. J. Vis. Exp., e63214, In-press (2021). Authors: Jacobson, N. M., Smith, L., Brusilovsky, J., Carrera, E., McClain, H., MacCurdy, R.

Defining Soft Tissue: Bitmap Printing of Soft Tissue for Surgical Planning. 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing. Authors: Jacobson, N. M., Smith, L., Sheridan, A, Stence, N., J., Carrera, E., Browne, L., MacCurdy, R. 28 Apr 2022

Hybrid modeling techniques for 3D printed deep inferior epigastric perforator flap models 3D Printing in Medicine, In-press (2023). Authors: Jacobson, N. M., Carrera, E., Treat, A., McDonnell, M,. Mathes, D., Kaoutzanis, C.

Digital workflow for high-risk, low-volume procedure simulation. Journal of Biomed Research. Authors: Jacobson, N. McClain, H., New, M. Mar 2022

Contingency planning for healthcare worker masks in case of medical supply chain failure: Lessons learned in novel mask manufacturing from COVID-19 Pandemic. Authors: Cumbler E, Wittig M, Jacobson N, McClain H, Treat A, Radin J, Stowell S, Harry E. American Journal of Infection Contol, 08/03/2021

Rapid Prototyping Airway and Vascular Models from 3D Rotational Angiography: Beans to Cup 3D Printing. Authors: JE Zablah, SA Rodriguez, N Jacobson, GJ Morgan Progress in Pediatric Cardiology, 101350. 2021

Computational Design in Creative Industries in: “CODIFY Computation in Landscape Architecture”. Authors: Friedman, J. Jacobson, N. Cantrell, B. Mekies, A. Routledge 2018

Voxel Beam: Topology Optimization for Mulit-Material 3D Printing. Authors: Hosny,A., N Jacobson, Seibold, Z. CAADRIA. 2015 & GSD Platform. 2014

3D printing for an anterolateral thigh phalloplasty 3D Printing in Medicine, In-press (2023). Authors: Walker, M., Kaoutzanis,C., Jacobson, N. M.

Cover of a publication titled '3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing, Volume 10, Number 5, 2023' featuring an illustration of a human head with a brain inside

Awards

Liver Long and Prosper Journal of Anatomy, In-Review (2024). Authors: Kim, A., Jacobson, N. M.

Face Fixin' Journal of Anatomy, In-Review (2024). Authors: Tripp, K., Jacobson, N. M.

2024 Anschutz Accelerator Initiative

Co-Investigator $6,000,000

2023 Children’s Hospital Innovation Grant - Digital Nasoalveolar Molding

Principle Investigator $25,000

2022 State of Colorado Advanced Industries Grant - Digital Nasoalveolar Molding

Principle Investigator $150,000

2022 Align Technology Research Award - Digital Nasoalveolar Molding

Principle Investigator $25,000

2021 Smile Train Grant - Digital Nasoalveolar Molding

Co-Principle Investigator $10,000

2020 AB Nexus Award - 3D Printing for Presurgical Planning.

Co-Principle Investigator: $50,000

2022 Gates Grubstake Award - 3D Printed Implantable Devices.

Principle Investigator $350,000

2021 VA Hospital - Patient-Specific 3D Printed Bronchoscopy Trainer

Principle Investigator $25,000

2021 OEDIT Award State of Colorado Advanced Industries Grant.

Principle Investigator $130,000

2020 AB Nexus Award - 3D Printing for Presurgical Planning

Co-Principle Investigator : $50,000

2017 International Federation of Landscape Architects IFLA AAPME

National Award of Excellence

A detailed, realistic, and slightly abstract model of a human heart with visible arteries and veins, placed against a plain white background.
Colorful toy lobster with pink claws and tail, blue body, and pink antennas against a blurred background.
Diagram of a medical procedure showing the main perforating branches splitting from the superficial artery, with labels pointing to the perforating branches, ALT flap, femoral artery, and femur. An inset video view shows the procedure.
Close-up of a yellow and green plant or coral with elongated structures in an underwater environment.
Cover of the book titled 'Codify: Parametric and Computational Design in Landscape Architecture' by Bretney Crossfield and Adam Meier, featuring a black square with a white letter 'C'.
A colorful human heart model displaying blood vessels in red and blue, with a pink and purple background.
Medical professionals practicing a procedure on a mannequin in a clinical setting.
A person wearing a protective face mask and a headband with a gauge or measurement device attached.
Gel electrophoresis gel with DNA bands stained with gel dye, showing DNA fragment sizes.
A painted skull with blue, white, and purple tones
Cover of a publication titled '3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing,' Volume 9, Number 6, 2022, featuring four colorful, abstract 3D models on a white background.