Materialise (NASDAQ:MTLS) is a Belgium-based company specializing in 3D printing software and additive manufacturing services. Through its dual focus on software and printing, the company addresses a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and healthcare. Materialise’s offerings span from design and simulation tools to end-to-end production, delivering both standardized and highly customized parts across polymer and metal platforms.
On the software side, Materialise develops a suite of proprietary applications—such as Magics for data preparation, Mimics for medical image processing and patient-specific modeling, and Streamics for production workflow management. These tools support customers in optimizing part designs, ensuring manufacturability, and streamlining the entire 3D printing process. Meanwhile, its manufacturing services leverage technologies like selective laser sintering (SLS), stereolithography (SLA), fused deposition modeling (FDM) and selective laser melting (SLM) to produce prototypes, tooling, and end-use parts.
Founded in 1990 by Wilfried Vancraen and headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, Materialise has expanded its footprint with facilities and sales offices across Europe, North America and Asia. The company’s medical division collaborates with healthcare providers to develop patient-specific implants, surgical guides and anatomical models, supporting treatment planning and improving clinical outcomes. Materialise went public on the NASDAQ in 2014 and is led by its founder, who serves as president and CEO, supported by an executive team experienced in engineering, software development and global operations.
