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3D patient-specific care Materialise is a Belgian company that leads the field in the development of 3D printing software for a broad range of applications from healthcare and automotive to avionics and consumer goods. Philip Yorke reports.
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aterialise incorporates almost 30 years of 3D printing expertise and software development, which today forms the backbone of the 3D printing industry. The company’s open and flexible dedicated solutions enable players in a broad variety of industries to build innovative 3D printing applications that are designed to make the world a better and healthier place. Headquartered in Belgium, with a global network of offices, Materialise has pioneered many of the world’s leading medical, automotive and aerospace three-dimensional solutions.
Fast expanding IP portfolio Recently, Materialise strengthened its unique position in the healthcare industry with its expanding implant (IP) portfolio of personalised solutions. A new patent has been accepted for Materialise’s 3D planning technologies and 3D-printed guides that enable the desired fixing of personalised implant products. Materialise’s latest patent enables the design of screw replacements for the fit and fixation of customised implants. With the recent expansion of its portfolio of medical patents, the company continues to strengthen its unique position in the healthcare industry. At the same time, this supports its commitment to help patients worldwide through technological innovation. With almost 30 years of experience in medical 3D printing and planning and an impressive IP portfolio of 160 medical patents granted, Materialise is in a unique position to support surgeons with advanced planning tools and personalised medical devices for complex patient cases. Industry Europe 51
