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Why Choose 3D-Printed Orthotics? It’s All About Personalization

Jonathan Cooper
February 01, 2022
Why Choose 3D-Printed Orthotics? It’s All About Personalization

More and more foot experts around the world are turning to 3D printing to create orthotics for their patients — and for good reason. We’re here to explain how this technology benefits everyone, from the experts themselves to the people that wear them.  

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What Inspired Materialise’s phits™ Orthotics?

Jonathan Cooper
January 10, 2022
What Inspired Materialise’s phits™ Orthotics?

Discover what inspired Materialise CEO Fried Vancraen to team up with RSscan founder Jempi Wilssens to create phits orthotics and Materialise Phits Suite. 

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Catheter Training with Pulsating 3D-Printed Hearts

Julia Kern
January 06, 2022
Catheter Training with Pulsating 3D-Printed Hearts

There is no realistic training simulation training set-up for catheter procedures for children's hearts nor for congenital heart defects. Pulsating 3D-printed hearts using Mimics Innovation Suite could be the answer to address this need.

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3D Printing Trend for 2022: The Increasing Relevance of Smart Data in 3D Printing

Kristof Sehmke, Bram Smits
December 16, 2021
Round table with Materialise employees

A more integrated production environment enabling greater efficiency, repeatability, scale, and control is gradually appearing on the horizon. However, one common but important element connects traditional and additive manufacturing: the use of data. In our round table, we discuss the role and significance of data in additive manufacturing (AM) with some of the finest minds in the industry to peer into the future of AM.

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Personalized Patient Care in Veterinary Neurology Becomes a Reality Thanks to 3D Printing

Julia Kern
December 09, 2021
Personalized Patient Care in Veterinary Neurology Becomes a Reality Thanks to 3D Printing

Personalized patient care is a reality in neurosurgery thanks to 3D printing. In this blog, we spoke to Dr. Julien Guevar, veterinary neurologist and neurosurgeon at the University of Bern, Switzerland, to discover why AM is changing the face of veterinary medicine.

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Scan More, Scan Faster: Why Researchers Are Fans of footscan 9

Jonathan Cooper
December 07, 2021
Scan More, Scan Faster: Why Researchers Are Fans of footscan 9

Having the right software and hardware is essential for any researcher. Dr. Sharon Dixon of the University of Exeter explains why she chooses footscan 9.

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Best of Both Worlds: File Preparation with CAD and Mesh Using Magics

Lieve Boeykens
December 07, 2021
People using Magics on a computer

We’re settling the discussion on whether CAD or mesh is better. The truth is, both are necessary for an optimal file preparation workflow. See how we plan to integrate both into our software solution: Materialise Magics.

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AM Innovation from Within: Why a Transformation in Your Process Can Be More Powerful than Changing Your Product

Mathieu Cornelis
December 01, 2021
AM Innovation from Within: Why a Transformation in Your Process Can Be More Powerful than Changing Your Product

Where does additive manufacturing fit into process innovation? This article highlights three significant opportunities where companies can turn to this technology to transform their production lines. 

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Reducing Costs on Production Lines with Additive Manufacturing

Mathieu Cornelis
November 30, 2021
Reducing Costs on Production Lines with Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing (AM) can majorly reduce costs within production lines, but are you considering the right opportunities to achieve this? Even the smallest adjustment with AM can make a significant difference. 

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What Could Possibly Go Wrong? How AM Can Reduce Risk in Your Manufacturing Set-Up

Mathieu Cornelis
November 29, 2021
What Could Possibly Go Wrong? How AM Can Reduce Risk in Your Manufacturing Set-Up

As a manufacturer, you frequently encounter risks to your production, but AM can be the hero. Discover how the technology enabled CNH Industrial to avoid risks linked to COVID-19 that could have resulted in losses of €189,000. 

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