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Elevating Aviation: The Future of Cabin Solutions Through 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Mellissa McIntyre discuss the partnership between Materialise NV, Stirling Dynamics and Proponent.
Renishaw to Boost 3D Printing Capabilities Through New Partnership with Materialise
Materialise announced a partnership with Renishaw that should benefit Renishaw 3D printer operators.
VoxelMatters Reveals Top Ten Polymer 3D Printing Companies Dominating the Market
Our friends at VoxelMatters have issued a new report on polymer 3D printer companies, and it answers several interesting questions.
Navigating the Future: Materialise Unveils Key 3D Printing Trends for 2024
Materialise has published their thoughts on 3D printing trends in 2024, and they’re quite revealing.
Integration, Expansion and Smarter Factories: AM in 2024
Leaders from hardware and service companies across the entire AM spectrum speak with VoxelMatters about what the short term future holds.
Ricoh: Partnering for 3D Printed Anatomical Models and Metal Printing Solutions
There are two very different news items from Ricoh.
Materialise’s Latest Developments: Focusing on Traceability and Automation
I had a brief discussion with the folks from Materialise to learn more about their latest developments.
Reviving Air India: Tata Group’s Bold Move with Boeing and Airbus Orders
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the 3D print implications of a major aerospace deal.
Materialise introduces Materialise Process Control and the BP SDK
Materialise Process Control, released in collaboration with Phase3D and Sigma Additive Solutions, enables quality control using data gathered during the 3D printing process, and the Build Processor Software Development Kit (BP SDK) connects 3D printers with software for data preparation.
Canyon’s Revolutionary Mountain Bike: A Sustainable 3D Printed Aluminum Truss Frame
Charles R. Goulding & Preeti Sulibhavi look at a new 3D printed bike frame project.
Shifting Expectations: The Line Between Mass Production and Customization
Small steps forward are taking us to an additively manufactured future.
Question of the Week: Large Format 3D Printing Options
This week’s question is all about large-format 3D printing.
Materialise’s CO-AM Promises More Effective AM Workflows
I had a chat with Materialise about their new CO-AM software platform.
Design of the Week: TG89 Cube
This week’s selection is the TG89 Cube by Bart Smits.
3D Printing Is Pivotal to Sustainable Manufacturing and the Circular Economy
As the manufacturing world continues to evolve, additive manufacturing offers solutions to achieve sustainable manufacturing.
What Does a Song Look Like?
Materialise develops an algorithm to 3D print custom speaker grills that visually represent any song.
New AM Materials Round Up, April 14, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
Bringing the Power of Data to 3D Printing
Smart data is a powerful tool that can enhance 3D printing and turbocharge manufacturing operations.
Materialise Announces MCP-PrintRite3D Technology
Materialise announced a partnership with Sigma Labs that could dramatically increase the reliability of production 3D printing.
Design of the Week: Lifesize 3D Printed Airplane Model
This week’s selection is a life size 3D printed airplane model by Materialise Manufacturing.
Sindoh Makes The Change
I spoke with Sindoh and learned they’re undergoing a major transformation.
Magics 26 To Include Native CAD Support
Materialise announced a powerful new capability in an upcoming version of their Magics suite.
Sindoh’s Line of 3D Printers is Now Quite Broad
One of the more interesting but less well-known 3D printer manufactures is Sindoh.
100% Reusable Bluesint PA12 Powder Service Now Available
Materialise announced the broad availability of their 100% reusable powder 3D printing service, Bluesint PA12.
Materialise Consolidates Metal 3D Printing Footprint
Materialise consolidated its metal 3D printing operations in Germany.
Materialise Advances Cloud Software Strategy
Materialise detailed their long-term software strategy in a press conference today.
How AM Is Helping CNH Steer A Stronger Supply Chain Strategy
Additive manufacturing is becoming a key part of supply chain strategy.
3D Printing With 100% Recycled Powder
Materialise has introduced Bluesint PA12, enabling 3D printing with 100% recycled powder.
Materialise Continues To Invest In Medical Segment, Where Revenues Increased In Q3
It’s a tough year for business, but Materialise has been focusing its efforts on the medical segment — and seeing that investment pay off as Q3 2020 results highlight.
Design of the Week: Skafaldo Bowl & Side Table
This week’s selection is the Skafaldo Bowl & Side Table by Unfold.
Siemens Healthineers / Varian Medical Acquisition & 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Mellissa McIntyre consider potential 3D printing implications of Siemens Healthineers’ acquisition of Varian Medical Technologies.
Standardized Machine Language Will Revolutionize The Way We Work With Data
The Vice President of Materialise’s software department discusses ongoing partnerships with other members of the 3D printing community to standardize machine language and bring the value of printer data to users.
Karen De Leener: “I Believe That Point-Of-Care 3D Printing Will Be Implemented In All Major Hospitals”
Karen De Leener is a Cardiovascular Market Specialist at Materialise and is based in Belgium.
Going Hands-On With 3D Printing To Go Hands-Off During Pandemic
A hands-free door opener highlights efforts in 3D printing to spread design, not disease.
Coronavirus Impacts 3D Printing Events: MWS 2020 Postponed
Another 3D printing event has been impacted by coronavirus countermeasures.
The Magic Behind Materialise
We had a chat with Materialise’s Stefaan Motte to find out what’s happening at the long-time 3D printing leader.
Essentium Raises The Temperature With New Materials and Machines
Essentium enters the high-temperature 3D printing business by introducing the HSE 180•S machine and high temp materials including nylon and PEEK.
An Update On XACT Metal, The “Accessible” 3D Printing Alternative
XACT Metal’s low-cost, accessible 3D printer has become popular in a very specific market. We spoke to CEO Juan Mario Gomez to find out which one.
The Business/Ethical Quandary Of 3D Printing Weapons
Should 3D printing companies be taking a stance regarding the production of weapons? Companies like Materialise and Carbon are well known for their no-weapons policies; others welcome defense contracts.
Materialise Invests In Brazilian Implant Manufacturer
Belgium-based Brazil has strategically invested in Brazil-based Engimplan, bringing advanced 3D imaging and 3D printing solutions to another local market.
Materialise Enlightens Medical Care With FDA-Approved Cardiovascular Software
Materialise has received FDA clearance for its cardiovascular planning software.
Materialise Strategizes Collaborations
Saying “Materialise focuses on collaboration” is a bit like saying “rain is wet” these days, but the prolific company continues its deluge of co-creation announcements.
3D Printing To Breathe Easier
Materialise’s latest partnership invests in the future of patient-specific healthcare for respiratory patients.
Materialise Turns The Corner
Materialise announced their 2018 financial results and it’s looking very positive.
Reactions to Materialise’s 3D Printing Trends for 2019
Materialise published a series of trends and we have some thoughts.
Materialise Mimics inPrint Certification Program Clears Ultimaker and Formlabs for Medical 3D Printing
Materialise’s announcement today of FDA-cleared medical model 3D printing encompasses vat polymerization and material extrusion technologies in addition to PolyJet.
FDA-Cleared Medical 3D Printing with Stratasys and Materialise
3D printing medical models offers benefits to patients and those providing their care with highly accurate patient-specific anatomies able to be held, examined, and practiced on.
Materialise Focuses on Productivity, Connectivity, Partnerships
Materialise takes another step forward on its journey toward industrializing additive manufacturing.
Materialise Introduces Simulation for Metal 3D Printing
Materialise introduced a new simulation software for metal 3D printing,
Maximizing 3D Printing Productivity: A Software Perspective
In part two of my interview with Vice President and General Manager of Software at Materialise Stefaan Motte, we explore recent and upcoming releases geared toward the next stage of 3D printing.
3 Decades of 3D Printing in 3 Stages
I caught up this week with Stefaan Motte, Vice President and General Manager of Software at Materialise, to discuss three decades of 3D printing in three stages.
$25 Million from Chemical Giant Advances Materialise’s 3D Printing Partnership with BASF
Powder Bed Fusion machines located at Materialise’s 3D printing facilities. (Image courtesy of Materialise.)
BASF’s Biggest Step into 3D Printing Yet
BASF announced yet another 3D printing deal, but this one is very significant.
Could 3D Printing Take Over The Footwear Industry?
An announcement from Materialise and HP got me thinking.
Airbus to Install First 3D-Printed Components into Aircraft Cabins
Airbus has been on a path to incorporate 3D printing into its aircraft as much as possible, leading to 3D-printed engine parts, cabin dividers and more.
Making It Easier to Create 3D Printed Applications
3D printing technology is a wonder of the 21st century, but it’s still quite hard to create applications.
FDA Clearance for Materialise Software Paves Way for More Medical 3D Printing
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 3D printing service bureau and software developer Materialise clearance
Materialise Expands, Telling Us Something Interesting
Belgium-based Materialise seems to be making some interesting moves lately.
There’s Much More to Metal 3D Printing Than Just The Printer
I’m reading an announcement from Materialise about a new metal capability, but realized there’s another part to the story.
Materialise’s 2016 Financial Results Look Positive
3D print service and software provider Materialise released their 2016 financial results this week.
Materialise Packages Up All The 3D Printing Software You Need In One Bundle
Materialise is perhaps best known for their 3D printing services to industry, but they also create very powerful software, too. Now they’ve bundled it all together.
Materialise Hopes To Open Path To Increased 3D Printing In Hospitals
Belgium-based Materialise announced new software that should enable medical professionals to make significantly greater use of 3D printing technologies.
Design of the Week: Ötzi
This week’s selection is the incredible 3D printed reproduction of Ötzi, by Materialise, DNALC and artist Gary Staab.
Materialise Patents a 3D Gripper?
We just noticed an unusual patent application from 3D print service Materialise: a three-fingered “gripper”. What does this mean?
The Many Arms of the Materialise Group
You may have heard of Materialise, a Belgian company providing 3D print services. But did you know they operate a number of specialized subsidiaries?
You Can Now Order 3D Printed Airframe Parts From Materialise
Earlier this year 3D print service Materialise obtained certifications for producing airworthy parts.
Adidas and Materialise Propose Futurecraft 3D: 3D Printed Shoes
Shoe giant Adidas has partnered with Materialise on a new concept for 3D printed shoes: Futurecraft 3D.
Massive 3D Printed Nautical Jaguar
Materialize has put their monstrously huge stereolithography printer to work producing a 3D printed jaguar for a yacht.
Materialise Goes Public
There are few publicly traded 3D printing companies, but now there’s another: Materialise.
You Can Now 3D Print Personalized Insoles
RSscan and Materialise have teamed up to create RSPrint, a new joint venture that is capable of scanning human feet and 3D printing custom insoles that precisely fit the scanned human.
Materialise Announces Flexible Material
Materialise, the industrial 3D print service, has announced a rather interesting material: TPU 92A-1. Despite the awkward and mysterious nomenclature, TPU 92A-1 offers a legendary feature: flexibility. The video above shows the amazing flex provided by TPU 92A-1. Not only is this material flexible, but it also is resistant to tearing, temperature and abrasion,… Continue reading Materialise Announces Flexible Material
3D Printed Fashion In Paris Show
\As part of Paris Fashion Week, 3D printing giants Stratasys and Materialise collaborated with noted 3D fashion artist Iris van Herpen on her “VOLTAGE” haute couture show. van Herpen has previously produced fascinating 3D printed fashions and this show continued with some startling and revealing designs. Two of the eleven pieces made by van… Continue reading 3D Printed Fashion In Paris Show
Materialise’s 3D Barometer
Once you get into 3D printing you quickly realize that every 3D model is not the same. Some are easily 3D printed, some can successfully 3D print only using certain processes and others are simply pathological and can’t be successfully 3D printed. How do you know which one? Materialise has taken a step to… Continue reading Materialise’s 3D Barometer