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Qualifying Aerospace Parts: The True Roadblock Slowing AM’s Rise

Erik de Zeeuw
September 06, 2022

Additive manufacturing is ready to take off in the aerospace industry. But first, design and production organizations need to align on part qualification. 

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Recreating Leuven Town Hall Using 3DP and 100% Re-Used Powder

Derek Welbeck
April 14, 2022

Stad Leuven commissioned Materialise Manufacturing to help create an intricate and ecological 3D-printed model of Leuven’s Town Hall.

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Materialise and Proponent Lift Off with Historic Deal

Radhika Dhuru
February 23, 2022

Partnering with Proponent, the world’s largest independent aerospace distribution company, gives us the chance to help both OEMs and MROs explore 3D printing as a complementary technology and benefit from its ability to produce on-demand part series.

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Finding the Sweet Spot by Designing for Additive Manufacturing

Clara Nguyen
November 25, 2021

Materialise engineers used their AM knowledge to efficiently transform an essential piece for marshmallow design - the nozzle - into something customized.

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How 3D Printing Made a Fullsize Model Airplane from World War II

Meadhbh Hand
November 24, 2021

To create a fullsize representation of a 1930s airplane, VLM turned to Materialise to 3D print and assemble the ghostlike model. The resulting centerpiece for an open air museum is elegant but robust enough to withstand winds of up to 100km/h.   

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Lighting the Way: 3D-Printed Components Transform the Efficiency and Productivity of Signify’s Lightbulb Assembly Line

Derek Welbeck
November 09, 2021

Signify came to us for guidance on how to improve some components prone to persistent part failure. Thanks to 3D printing and our expertise, we co-engineered two parts that have not failed a single time in four years — providing huge operational savings. Want to know the secret? Read our blog detailing how co-creation, innovation, and application combined to create the perfect 3D part for Signify’s lightbulb assembly line. 

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When 3D Printing and Solar Race Cars Meet

Cecilia Koshiikene
August 17, 2021

When 3D printing parts for a race car, you need not only printing expertise but also knowledge of complex design and ergonomics. That's why the Agoria Solar Team partnered with Materialise for engineering support and 3D printing to create a car that's fast and reliable. 

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“Long-term vision and adaptability”: Belgian Mobility Policy Chief Visits Materialise

Radhika Dhuru
June 29, 2021

Emmanuelle Vandamme, Belgium’s Mobility Policy Chief, visited Materialise to get a behind-the-scenes look at our certified additive manufacturing facilities. Read this interview to learn about Ms. Vandamme’s main mission and her views on innovation in the mobility sector.

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Unleashing the Potential of AM for Low-Criticality Aircraft Parts

Siobhan McGonigle
June 15, 2021

No longer seen as merely a tool for rapid prototyping, 3D printing has emerged as a future-proof way to produce smarter, cheaper, and more performant end-use parts. Discover how aircraft manufacturers, MROs, and aviation authorities alike are realizing the potential of AM for low-criticality plastic components.

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How to Accelerate Your Journey to Scaling Additive Manufacturing

80% of manufacturers already use AM to prototype, but how can your business scale to make it a core part of your manufacturing processes? Find out how we’ve helped businesses to adopt AM on a larger scale cost effectively and efficiently.

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