Overview
Founded in 1990 by Wilfried Vancraen and headquartered in Leuven, Materialise is one of the world's oldest and most established 3D printing companies. Long before additive manufacturing became mainstream, Materialise was building the software and service infrastructure that made industrial 3D printing viable.
The company operates across two main segments: software and services. Its Materialise Magics software suite is an industry standard for 3D print preparation. On the services side, Materialise produces printed parts for medical device manufacturers, consumer brands, and industrial clients.
Medical applications are a particular strength. Materialise has developed certified software and printing processes for patient-specific surgical guides, implants, and anatomical models, working with hospitals and medtech companies globally.
With over 2,000 employees and a NASDAQ listing (ticker: MTLS), Materialise is one of Belgium's most internationally visible public technology companies and a founding pillar of the global 3D printing industry.
Funding & milestones
4 events found for Materialise · 2014–2021
Public listing1 source$96M
Reported amount $96,000,000
8m new ADSs priced at $12 equal $96m gross primary proceeds; additional 1.2m shareholder ADS option is secondary and excluded.
Strategic private placementVenture / equity1 source$25M
Reported amount $25,000,000
Company announces BASF's $25m investment, a private placement of new shares separate from its public offering.
InvestorsBASF AntwerpenPublic offering1 source$44.85M
Reported amount $44,850,000
Completed offering of 3.45m new ADSs at $13 generated $44.85m gross including the exercised overallotment; initial $39m base offering is not a separate event.
Public offering2 sources$110.4M
Reported amount $110,400,000
The annual report records a July 6, 2021 closing of 4.6 million ADSs at USD24 each: USD110.4M gross including the 600,000-share option. Net proceeds were about USD105M. This is one completed offering, including the base USD96M issuance.
Recorded history so far. Original currencies are preserved; amounts in different currencies are not added together. Debt, grants, acquisitions and listings are separate event types. Undated events appear last.
Leadership & org chart
In the news
- Today, Materialise welcomed Dutch ambassador Brechje Schwachofer to our headquarters in Leuven to exchange views on the role of digital manufacturing in Europe’s defense ecosystem. One of the key challenges for policymakers today is building manufacturing capabilities that can respond not only to current defense production needs, but also to the speed at which defense technologies continue to evolve. It was good to see these important conversations taking place at Materialise. #Defense #DigitalManufacturing #EuropeanIndustry
- Meet Andrej, our Production Team Leader at Materialise Manufacturing in Germany! He ensures the parts delivered to our customers are on time and of the quality they expect, from support removal to shipping. Andrej’s been with our Bremen office for nine years, and each year he sees the growth and development of our employees and company. “Everyone is special because we all share the same goals: we’re committed to innovation and satisfying our customers. Because when our customers are happy, we’re happy too. I’ve met so many
- Openness. Collaboration. A long-term perspective. When Materialise CEO Brigitte de Vet-Veithen sat down with Laura Griffiths from TCT Magazine, she was keen to highlight these three topics in particular. They’re the solution to scaling additive manufacturing beyond the hype and changing the way we think about the technology. Not just something wondrous, but a tool that provides solutions for our customers. Read about all of that and more, including why healthcare continues to show the impact personalized technologies can have
- Meer omzet maar minder winst voor Materialise(ABM FN) Materialise heeft in het derde kwartaal een iets hogere omzet behaald, maar een lagere winst. Zo bleek woensdag uit cijfers van het bedrijf uit Leuven. De omzet steeg in het derde kwartaal met 2,1 procent tot 67,67 miljoen euro, tegenover 66,26 miljoen euro in dezelfde periode in 2025. Wanneer de omzet van vorig …
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- This week, I had the pleasure of spending time with colleagues who are celebrating major milestones at Materialise - including several who have been part of the company for 25 years, and even one colleague celebrating 30 years with us. We shared stories from across the years, from first projects and changing roles to memorable moments that stayed with them. It was a lovely reminder that the story of Materialise is really the story of its people. Thank you for your commitment and the impact you continue to make every day.
- We’re shining a spotlight on how 3D technology is improving patient care in our own community. Until October 30, we're taking part in the Flanders Technology & Innovation Festival to demonstrate how our solutions support personalized healthcare from head to toe. Swing by M Leuven to see Freddie the skeleton, or join us this afternoon for our Health Tech session to hear how our technology is helping Ukrainian veterans recover from war trauma, limb loss, and other life-changing injuries: https://mtls.am/4jsiFnz #3DTechnology
- Aanraken... mag! Naast de digital twin creëerden we voor Herita ook een 3D-print van het Kasteel van Laarne. Onderzoek toont aan dat blinde en slechtziende personen complexe concepten – zoals historische architectuur – volledig kunnen begrijpen aan de hand van 3D-replica’s. details die met alleen tekst of audio eenvoudigweg niet kunnen worden overgebracht. Het ontbrekende puzzelstuk? Een interdisciplinaire samenwerking met blinde en slechtziende experts! Interessant is dat zij niet de voorkeur gaven aan texturen die de werkelijkheid
- As we continue to grow our impact across demanding and high-growth industries, success depends on strong digital foundations and empowered people. That’s why I’m very pleased to welcome two new members to the Materialise Executive Committee. Annelies Missotten joins as Chief Human Resources Officer and brings a people-centered leadership style that reflects who we are at Materialise. Philippe Verlinde joins us as Chief Digital Information Officer. This new role reflects the growing importance of digital capabilities across the
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Alumni 14 went on to found or lead
- PAndries ClinckaertIntern Application Engineering→Co-Founder at Tiro Health
Dries DeprestInternship→Co-Founder at MyGamePlan
Holger WillemsMechanical Engineer→CEO & Co-Founder at Relu
Jonas Van EyckResearch and Development manager 3D printing→Co-Founder | CEO at Jump Energy
Kris WoutersConsultant→Chief Executive Officer at Oqcam
Lieven VerveckenStudent Job→Co-Founder & CEO at VC-backed Stealth Startup- PMariam MirProject Manager Customized Software Developments→Co-Founder at AdditiveLab
Martijn JorisBusiness developer→Co-Founder at Summo
Peter MortierCardiac business line director→Co-founder & CEO at HelloTriangle
Peter NijsSoftware Engineer→Co Founder at Engilico - 100% SEAL INSPECTION for the best packaging results
Stefaan MotteVice President and General Manager Materialise Software→Chief Executive Officer at Build-Software
Toon MichielsStudent Job→Co-Founder at Pitstream
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