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Materialise

Leuven, BE · Founded 1990 · 1,926 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Materialise provides 3D printing technology, software, and manufacturing services for medical, industrial, and dental applications. The company operates across three business units and serves customers in 21 countries.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Founders & leadership

Materialise was founded in 1990 by Fried Vancraen.

FVFried Vancraen
Fried VancraenFounder and Chairman of the BoardFounder and Chairman of Materialise, which provides 3D printing technology, software, and manufacturing services for medical, industrial, and dental applications.

Investors · 1

Founder mafia

4 people who came through Materialise went on to found or lead other companies.

Gerry VannuffelenBusiness Leader New Applications & MarketsFounded Mantis RoboticsJeroen DilleDepartment Manager OrthopaedicsFounded DeoPeter MortierCardiac business line directorFounded FEopsFilip DehingBusiness Unit DirectorFounded ÅSKA BIKE

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Companies working in the same space as Materialise.

Acquisitions · 1

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
Identify3D

Identify3D provides a software platform that secures digital supply chains for additive manufacturing, encrypting design and parameter files so only authorized suppliers and machines can access them while enforcing production rules and tracking parts. It targets manufacturers with strict security and compliance needs, including defense and government sectors requiring FedRAMP, CMMC, and ITAR adherence.

Frequently asked questions

What does Materialise do?
Materialise provides 3D printing technology, software, and manufacturing services for medical, industrial, and dental applications. The company operates across three business units and serves customers in 21 countries.
Who founded Materialise?
Materialise was founded by Fried Vancraen in 1990.
Who are Materialise's investors?
Materialise's investors include AI Capital.
Where is Materialise headquartered?
Materialise is headquartered in Leuven, BE.