Materialise

Materialise develops and provides advanced software solutions and 3D printing services, primarily focusing on additive manufacturing and medical applications. The company offers a technology-neutral platform of software tools designed to manage and control the entire 3D printing process, from design optimization to production, enabling flexible volume manufacturing for industrial needs and facilitating mass personalization.

The company was founded in 1990 by Fried Vancraen and Hilde Ingelaere in Leuven, Belgium. Their initial insight stemmed from recognizing the transformative potential of 3D printing technology, a concept considered radical at the time, and a commitment to advancing its capabilities beyond mere prototyping to encompass broader industrial and medical applications.

Materialise serves a diverse customer base, including medical professionals, researchers, designers, and manufacturers across various industries. Its long-term vision centers on empowering customers to bring innovative ideas to life and to foster sustainable additive manufacturing practices, aiming to expand the reach and impact of 3D printing for a more personalized and sustainable future.