Company DescriptionMaterialise NV provides additive manufacturing and medical software, and 3D printing services in the Americas, Europe and Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. The company operates through three segments: Materialise Software, Materialise Medical, and Materialise Manufacturing. Its Materialise Software segment offers software through programs and platforms that enable and enhance the functionality of 3D printers and of 3D printing operations. Its software interfaces between various types of 3D printers; and various software applications and capturing technologies, including computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing packages and 3D scanners. This segment serves 3D printing machine manufacturers; production companies and contract manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and hearing aid industries; and 3D printing service bureaus through its sales force, Website, and third-party distributors. The company's Materialise Medical segment provides medical software that allows medical-image based analysis and engineering, as well as patient-specific design of surgical devices and implants. It serves medical device companies, hospitals, universities, research institutes, and industrial companies through its direct sales force, Website, and picture archiving and communication system partners. Its Materialise Manufacturing segment provides 3D printing services, design and engineering services, and rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing of production parts to industrial and commercial customers. The company has collaboration agreements with Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.; Encore Medical, L.P.; DePuy Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson; Limacorporate Spa; Mathys AG; Corin Ltd; Medtronic Inc.; and Abbott Laboratories Inc. Materialise NV was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium.
How the Company Makes MoneyMaterialise generates revenue through multiple streams, with a strong focus on its software and services. The company's 3D printing software solutions, which include licenses and subscriptions for its proprietary software platforms, are a significant source of income. Additionally, Materialise offers 3D printing services, catering to industries such as healthcare, automotive, and aerospace, where it provides customized manufacturing solutions. The healthcare segment is particularly important, with revenue coming from the development and production of patient-specific medical devices and implants. Materialise's strategic partnerships with major companies in various sectors also enhance its revenue potential, as these collaborations often lead to increased adoption of its software and services. Furthermore, Materialise continues to invest in research and development to expand its capabilities and maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving 3D printing industry.