Press Release

Leuven, Belgium – May 10, 2016. Materialise NV (NASDAQ: MTLS)  will be launching the Materialise Magics 3D Print Suite at RAPID, one of the largest Additive Manufacturing events in North America. This new software suite combines the functionality of multiple applications into one complete set of business solutions. The Materialise Magics 3D Print Suite's unique neutrality gives its customers the possibility to utilize data generated from numerous sources, convert it into innovative applications and print it with any printer available in the market. This neutrality is why many Fortune 500 enterprises already rely upon Materialise Software for their 3D printing needs.

"We believe that the Materialise Magics 3D Print Suite offers customers a complete software backbone and unmatched versatility for their 3D Printing needs. We purposely built the suite to adapt to new industries embracing 3D Printing and are still adapting to meet our existing customers' evolving production requirements. Indeed, we are committed to driving the trends of today and the future in 3D Printing, which is why we continue to collaborate with different players in and outside the 3D printing ecosystem to raise the bar of Additive Manufacturing," explains Stefaan Motte, Vice President of Materialise.

An ever-growing range of industries adopt 3D Printing

In recent years 3D Printing has evolved into an industrial manufacturing technique adopted by an ever-growing range of industries. While advances in 3D printer technology have helped push the industry forward, it has been Materialise's ability to import nearly all file formats and support both metal and plastic production that has been a catalyst for progress in the industry.   
 
Supporting every step in the Additive Manufacturing process

Materialise Magics 3D Print Suite works like a solid backbone that supports every step in the Additive Manufacturing process, at every level in a company's organization. Regardless of the data source, 3D printing technology or application, the user will have tools and processes to manufacture high-quality products for any industry application desired.

An industry standard for 3D Printing

Materialise software has become an industry standard for 3D Printing in service bureau environments and has also entered the industrial manufacturing scene through partnerships and collaborations with every major manufacturer of 3D printing machines. Leading machine manufacturers  that are powered by the Materialise Magics 3D Print Suite include Arburg, Concept Laser, EOS, Renishaw, Trumpf, and many others, which enables them to bridge the gap between 3D applications and 3D printing machines.

About Materialise    

Materialise incorporates more than 25 years of 3D printing experience into a range of software solutions and 3D printing services, which together form the backbone of the 3D printing industry. Materialise's open and flexible solutions enable players in a wide variety of industries, including healthcare, automotive, aerospace, art and design, and consumer goods, to build innovative 3D printing applications that aim to make the world a better and healthier place. Headquartered in Belgium, with branches worldwide, Materialise combines the largest group of software developers in the industry with one of the largest 3D printing facilities in the world. For additional information, please visit: www.materialise.com. 

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