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Launch of the first fully-functional flexible material in 3D Printing

Friday, March 15, 2013
March 14, 2013 Leuven, Belgium. Materialise is proud to announce the official launch of a new, highly flexible and durable material for 3D Printing: TPU 92A-1. Designers and engineers have been challenging Materialise to come up with a flexible 3D Printing material that is durable enough to withstand the wear and tear of an end-use product, and TPU is their response. The most notable of these challengers was Dutch fashion designer and guest member of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, Iris van Herpen, who is known for pushing the boundaries of 3D Printing in the world of high fashion. In January this year, TPU 92A-1 made its debut on the catwalk during Iris van Herpen’s Voltage Haute Couture show during Paris Fashion Week.

Materialise CEO, Wilfried Vancraen, is Chosen the Most Influential Figure in Additive Manufacturing

Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Leuven, Belgium. As part of the celebrations for TCT Magazine's 20th year in print, readers were invited to nominate and vote for the Top 20 Most Influential Figures in the Additive Manufacturing industry. Now, with all the votes counted, TCT has announced that industry professionals from around the world have selected Materialise’s Wilfried Vancraen as the most influential person in Additive Manufacturing today.

The Largest FDM Manufacturing Plant in Europe grows with 50%

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Materialise is excited to announce the addition of nine Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) machines to our production line-up, bringing our total capacity to 31 machines. With the addition of two MC900, three MC400, and four MC250 machines, we respond on the growing demand for manufacturing components with demanding material requirements. In addition, the MC900 machines, with a build envelope of 914 x 610 x 914 mm (36 x 24 x 36 inches), are the largest FDM machines on the market, enabling the creation of high quality ABS, PC or PC/ABS parts that are bigger than ever.

Representing Innovation at Floriade 2012: 3D Printed “Planet in Perspective”

Friday, May 4, 2012
One of the most exciting art projects happening in the Dutch province of Limburg today can be found on the 16th floor of the newly completed Innovatoren in Venlo. As part of Floriade 2012: the World Horticultural Expo, Ptah art advisors, Daan de Haan Design and Akarton came together under the name of Combined Innovative Art (CIA) and their aim was to combine Sustainability, Innovation, and Alienation through the three unique works of art on display in the Innovatoren.