Materialise, a global leader in 3D printing solutions, has opened its new 3,500 square meter Metal Competence Center for 3D printing in Bremen, Germany. The company invested approximately €7.5 million to construct the new facility, which has the capacity for over 120 employees and more than 30 industrial metal 3D printers. Materialise previously operated two […]
Materialise acquires option to buy Link3D
Materialise, a global leader in 3D printing solutions, acquired an option to buy Link3D Inc., an additive workflow and manufacturing execution systems (MES) company. The acquisition will extend Materialise’s ability to help companies gain control of their manufacturing floor as they scale up their additive manufacturing (AM) capability into volume production. In addition, the acquisition […]
Materialise’s 3D printing and surgical planning tools support world’s first successful double hand and face transplant
3D technologies, developed by Materialise, played a crucial role in the world’s first simultaneous double hand and face transplant that was successfully performed at NYU Langone Health in Manhattan, NY. Materialise’s innovative 3D planning and printing tools enable the speed and accuracy required for such a complex medical procedure. 3D printed personalized tools such as […]
Interactive VR models complement 3D printing
Materialise NV, a global leader in medical 3D printing software and services, introduced its Mimics VR Viewer at the RSNA Annual Meeting, bringing virtual reality (VR) capabilities to its popular 3D modeling platform. Medical research in VR technologies has rapidly expanded in recent years, especially for the purposes of education and training, patient engagement, physician […]
3DP software supports demand for personalized medical devices
Materialise NV, a global leader in 3D printing solutions, has released SurgiCase software, an online case management system (CMS) for personalized medical devices. The SurgiCase software, will give medical device companies and clinicians a single location to exchange data, communicate about procedural planning and check the status of their cases. This reduces the administrative overhead […]
Bluesint PA12 makes it possible to 3D print with up to 100% re-used powder
Materialise announces Bluesint PA12, a material innovation that makes it possible to 3D print with up to 100% re-used powder. 3D printing is often considered a sustainable manufacturing technology but a new Lifecycle Analysis indicates that for large series of identical products, 3D printing has a bigger environmental impact compared to conventional production technology. With […]
Materialise obtains CE Marking certification for multiple personalized medical devices
Materialise NV, a leading company in 3D technology solutions in the industrial and medical markets, announces it obtained the CE Marking Certification for most of its personalized orthopedic and craniomaxillofacial (CMF) solutions. This includes 3D-printed anatomical models and patient-matched surgical guides and implants. Materialise is a pioneer of personalized solutions, helping patients and surgeons in […]
Materialise introduces Build Processor Support for Desktop Metal binder jetting systems
Materialise announced support for Desktop Metal Binder Jetting technologies, including Desktop Metal’s Shop System and Production System platforms. This strategic partnership will help reduce the complexity for companies looking to scale their 3D printing operations. Materialise also continues to pave the way towards improved machine connectivity by offering manufacturers more insight into the production process. […]
Materialise announces strategic investment in Ditto
Materialise NV, a global leader in 3D printing solutions, announced that it has made a strategic investment in Ditto, a developer of virtual eyewear try-on platforms. In addition, the two companies will collaborate to advance the digital transformation in the eyewear industry and support the creation of new and personalized shopping experiences. The introduction of […]
Materialise launches Mindware, advisory service for 3D Printing
Materialise, a global leader in 3D printing, is launching Mindware as an advisory service to offer businesses strategic, tailored and technology-neutral insights on the use of 3D printing to address their business challenges. Business leaders frequently cite one barrier against the widespread adoption of 3D printing: the lack of know-how. Materialise conducted a survey last […]
Materialise develops a novel solution for the ventilator shortage
In response to the shortage of mechanical ventilators during this pandemic, Materialise, a Belgium-based pioneer in 3D printing, has developed the Materialise NIP Connector, a device to convert standard equipment available in most hospitals, into a mask to facilitate breathing for patients by creating positive pressure in the lungs. These assembled masks allow clinicians to […]
3D printed door handle developed in effort to reduce spread of coronavirus
3D printing technology may lend a hand in preventing the spread of the Coronavirus. Materialise, a Belgium-based pioneer in 3D printing, has designed a 3D printed door opener that makes it possible to open and close doors with your arm, removing the need for direct contact with door handles. The company is offering the printable […]
Get control of the additive manufacturing production process
Sigma Labs, Inc., a provider of quality assurance software, and Materialise NV, a leading provider of additive manufacturing software and 3D printing solutions, signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate in integration of the Materialise MCP Controller with Sigma Labs’s PrintRite3D technology. Combining the control technology with in-situ process monitoring for metal additive manufacturing […]
Materialise receives FDA clearance for cardiovascular planning software suite
Materialise, a global 3D printing software and solutions company, received FDA clearance for its Mimics Enlight cardiovascular planning software suite. The first release will support clinicians planning complex transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) procedures. Mimics Enlight is based on the strengths of Materialise’s Mimics Innovation Suite, which has helped clinicians produce patient-specific 3D models for […]
Materialise announces collaborations with HP, Nikon, and Essentium, and product upgrades
Materialise NV, a global leader in 3D printing solutions, has partnered with HP, Nikon and Essentium to bring improved productivity and connectivity to additive manufacturing operations. The partnerships, announced during the 2019 RAPID+TCT Conference in Detroit, will support the adoption of 3D printing by industrial manufacturers. Materialise also announced that it will release a new […]
Magics brings integrated simulation and automated support generation for metal 3D printing
Materialise introduced 3D printing innovations that increase productivity and efficiency in the 3D printing process with Magics 23 at Formnext. The company’s software innovations will help companies scale their operations, use resources more efficiently, and reduce costs. With this introduction Materialise focuses on improved ease-of-use and giving users more control. Magics 23 improves automatic support […]
Simulation software for metal 3D printing
Materialise launched its simulation software for metal 3D printing. In combination with the Materialise Magics 3D Print Suite, this software will bring simulation for additive manufacturing (AM) to the production floor by providing easy-to-manage simulation capabilities at lower price points. Today, 3D printing service bureaus are operating in an increasingly cost-competitive environment and are constantly […]
How to 3D print a life-size Mammoth in stereolithography
Usually, you don’t consider using stereolighography for large objects, as most stereolighography 3D printers have a maximum build size of less than 18 in. cubed. So to used a stereolighography 3D printer to recreate a mammoth is quite a project. Since 1869, the Mammoth of Lier has been on display at the Royal Belgian Institute […]
Why use 3D printing?
Of what use is additive manufacturing and 3D printing really? It’s a fair question and one that must be answered before this technology gains wider acceptance among designers, engineers, and executives. Materialise, a noted provider of software and 3D printing services, recently hosted a conference—the Materialise Experience—to offer thought-provoking presentations and industry insights into this […]
Materialise and HP partner to advance customized 3D printed footwear
Materialise, through a partnership with RSPrint, has entered into an agreement with HP to scale an end-to-end 3D solution to design and manufacture custom 3D printed footwear, specifically insoles. FitStation powered by HP will integrate Materialise software for 3D design automation, print preparation and production management. This alliance offers footwear brands the opportunity to express […]
Materialise and HP partner to advance customized 3D printed footwear
Materialise, through a partnership with RSPrint, has entered into an agreement with HP to scale an end-to-end 3D solution to design and manufacture custom 3D printed footwear, specifically insoles. FitStation powered by HP will integrate Materialise software for 3D design automation, print preparation and production management. This alliance offers footwear brands the opportunity to express […]
Materialise and HP partner to advance customized 3D printed footwear
Materialise, through a partnership with RSPrint, has entered into an agreement with HP to scale an end-to-end 3D solution to design and manufacture custom 3D printed footwear, specifically insoles. FitStation powered by HP will integrate Materialise software for 3D design automation, print preparation and production management. This alliance offers footwear brands the opportunity to express […]
Materialise receives FDA clearance for 3D printed diagnostic anatomical models
In August 2017, the FDA announced that software intended to create output files used for printing 3D patient-specific anatomical models which are used for diagnostic purposes is a class II medical device and requires regulatory clearance. Materialise is the first company to provide software which conforms to these regulations and which can be used in […]
Materialise and PTC integrate metal 3D printing capabilities in Creo CAD software
Materialise NV (Nasdaq: MTLS) a global leader in 3D Printing, and PTC have partnered to increase the 3D printing capabilities of PTC’s Creo suite of computer-aided design (CAD) software. This collaboration will expand access to 3D Printing and allow manufacturers to more easily integrate 3D printing capabilities into their manufacturing process. As the manufacturing industry […]
Materialise and Formlabs collaborate on 3D printing system for hospitals
Materialise, and Formlabs, a respective leader in the 3D printing industry, are collaborating to deliver a complete, cost-effective and easy-to-use solution for hospitals looking to start an in-house 3D print lab. The offering combines the Materialise Mimics inPrint medical imaging software with Formlabs’ Form 2 printers. The components of this complete 3D printing package facilitate […]