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First Impressions of Materialise e-Stage for Metal: An Interview with Process Engineer Hannes Brenning

Kirsten Van Praet
November 14, 2017
Build platform with Titanium e-Stage for Metal support generation

Materialise e-Stage for Metal is the only software in the world that automates support generation for titanium, stainless steel and aluminum parts. Hannes Brenning, Process Engineer at our metal competence center in Bremen, Germany, was one of the first to try out this revolutionary software. 

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Putting a Price Tag on Your 3D-Printed Hip

Valerie Vervueren
November 09, 2017
Putting a Price Tag on Your 3D-Printed Hip

In his talk, "Health Economics: 3D is Here, But Can We Afford It Moving Forward?” Philip Tack discussed the cost-effectiveness of medical innovations, more specifically, through a case involving a custom 3D-printed implant for a severe acetabular defect.

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Meet Our Modular Toy Robot at the Family of the Future Event

Stephanie Benoit
November 07, 2017
Meet Our Modular Toy Robot at the Family of the Future Event

On November 8, we will be taking part in the Family of the Future, an event organized by Flam3D. It will showcase the state-of-the-art in 3D printing technology, including an overview of available technologies and how they can add value to a variety of different industries. And among the displays will be a 3D-printed toy robot, designed and produced by Materialise!

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Dream Big in 3Dimensions: Materialise China Hosts Focus Day

Stephanie Benoit
November 06, 2017
Dream Big in 3Dimensions: Materialise China Hosts Focus Day

Last week, it was time for the third edition of Materialise China’s Focus Day! This year’s edition was called “Dream Big in 3Dimensions”; a two-day event uniting high-end speakers from different industries, and over 200 visitors who ranged from customers and partners to industrial players interested in the possibilities of Additive Manufacturing. Read on to get a taste of how the event went.

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Amrita Institute Strengthens Patient Care in India by Investing in a 3D Printing Lab

Sujin Yoon
October 31, 2017
Amrita Institute Strengthens Patient Care in India by Investing in a 3D Printing Lab

Global awareness of the benefits of 3D Printing has been growing steadily over the past years. In Asia, the technology is not as widespread compared to the United States or Europe - but that looks likely to change soon, with India heading the vanguard on the adoption of the technology in particular. The Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences is among the first hospitals in India to set up their own 3D printing lab, and will hopefully inspire surrounding countries to adopt the technology.

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The Long March: 3D Printing Goes to Shangrao Primary School

Daisy Liu, Emma Wan
October 31, 2017
The Long March: 3D Printing Goes to Shangrao Primary School

You may have read about last year’s Silk Road initiative, where our Chinese office took a “Dream Bus” around the west of China to inspire and educate young children in remote areas about 3D Printing. This year, the saga continues as the Long March – the Dream Bus will start in Jinzhai and make its way to Dingxi across the south of China.

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Benin Summer School 2017: Electric Motorcycles, Healthy Eating and Solar Power

Stephanie Benoit
October 27, 2017
Benin Summer School 2017: Electric Motorcycles, Healthy Eating and Solar Power

Every year two of our employees volunteer to head the Benin Summer School, a social initiative organized by Materialise and Belgian charity Hubi & Vinciane. This year Matthias Floru and Christoph Hamacher had the honor of handing over university scholarships to Loth Chabi, Moussibaou Babatounde and Narcisse Koudjangnihoue!

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NiRi’s Shock-Absorbing Bike Handles: Getting a Grip on MJF Technology

Stephanie Benoit
October 25, 2017
NiRi’s Shock-Absorbing Bike Handles: Getting a Grip on MJF Technology

Italian start-up NiRi aims to bring sports equipment to a higher level with innovative technologies such as Additive Manufacturing. One of their first projects is the creation of a new shock-absorbing bike handle grip which uses intricate texturing to give cyclists a better grip and decrease vibration in the handlebars – and as a result, give the cyclist better control over their bicycle.

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What Links Our CEO to Hilary Clinton, François Hollande and Ban Ki-Moon?

Kirsten Van Praet
October 20, 2017
What Links Our CEO to Hilary Clinton, François Hollande and Ban Ki-Moon?

The World Knowledge Forum in Seoul unites some of the brightest people in the world to discuss how to promote balanced global economic growth and prosperity in Korea. The speakers aim to reduce knowledge gaps through knowledge sharing and include - just to name some:  Hillary Clinton, Former U.S. Secretary of State; François Hollande, President of the French Republic (2012-2017); Ban Ki-moon - Secretary-General of United Nations (2007-2016); and our very own CEO Wilfried Vancraen.

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Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace: The Ekiden Run

Stephanie Benoit
October 19, 2017
Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace: The Ekiden Run

We’ve all heard it before: sitting is the new smoking. And unfortunately, most desk jobs involve a lot of sitting down. So starting this summer, our HR department decided to launch a new initiative called “Health and Wellbeing at the Workplace”. One of the first activities on the program was participating in the Ekiden Run – a yearly relay marathon organized in Brussels for companies.

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