Materialise is one of the oldest and most established 3D printing companies, founded in 1990. They pioneered medical 3D printing and develop widely-used software (Magics, Mimics). Public company (NASDAQ: MTLS).

• Headquarters Leuven, Belgium
• Founded 1990
• Website https://www.materialise.com
• Certifications ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, FDA Registered

Materialise combines manufacturing, software, and medical expertise:

• Software: Magics (data preparation), Mimics (medical imaging), and other industry-standard tools
• Medical Pioneer: First to receive FDA clearance for 3D printed patient-specific guides
• Global Facilities: Belgium (HQ), Germany, Poland, US, Malaysia
• Certifications: Strong medical (ISO 13485) and aerospace (AS9100) credentials

Best for medical applications, complex software integration needs, and high-quality industrial production.

Technology	Available Materials
SLS	PA12, PA11, TPU, PP
SLA	Standard, Tough, Dental, Castable
MJF	PA12
DMLS	Titanium, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Cobalt Chrome

• Standard 5-10 days
• Production 2-4 weeks

Pricing: Quote-based, enterprise agreements

Minimum order: Project dependent

Strengths

• Medical expertise
• Software integration
• 30+ years experience
• Global facilities

Things to Consider

• Premium pricing
• More enterprise-focused than prototyping

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