Materialise
Provides 3D printing software solutions and additive manufacturing services for industrial and medical applications, enabling flexible volume manufacturing and mass personalization.
- CEO / Founder
- Kim Francois
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Subsidiary funding
- Latest Round
- Subsidiary of Materialise NV
Technology & Products
Key Products
Magics 3D printing software; 3-matic medical design software; Build Processors for various AM systems; Mimics medical imaging software; Streamics manufacturing execution system
Technological Advantage
Proprietary software algorithms for support generation and build preparation that reduce post-processing time by 40-60% compared to manual methods; FDA-cleared medical software platform enabling clinical adoption of 3D printed implants and surgical guides
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces time-to-market for complex 3D printed parts by 30-50% through integrated software workflow solutions, while enabling mass customization in medical applications with FDA-cleared software platforms.
How They Differentiate
Specialized focus on AM-specific software versus general CAD tools; 30+ years of domain expertise in medical 3D printing with regulatory clearances; Largest dedicated AM software development team in industry
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, automotive, healthcare, consumer goods manufacturers and service bureaus
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical/Healthcare; Consumer Goods; Art and Design
Competitors
Autodesk; 3D Systems; Stratasys
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Operates 140+ 3D printing machines in manufacturing facilities; Over 30 experts in Shanghai competence center; Active in China since 2005 with formal subsidiary established in 2014
Major Milestones
1990: Materialise NV founded in Belgium; 2005: Entered China market; 2014: Established Shanghai subsidiary; 2017: Partnership with Shanghai Yuerui as first Chinese printing partner; 2024: Member of Leading Minds Consortium for AM standards
Notable Customers
Adidas; BMW; Airbus; Johnson & Johnson; Stryker; Siemens Healthineers; Mayo Clinic