Materialise Unveils Magics Release

Materialise unveils the 2025 Magics release alongside strategic partnerships with Raplas and One Click Metal. The company reports that the combined solutions of the new Magics release with nTop implicit geometries overcome traditional AM design challenges by reducing build preparation time from days to seconds while maintaining design precision. This new capability in Magics, combined with Materialise’s next generation of build processors, enables the printability of complex parts, according to Materialise.

“As additive manufacturing transitions from a niche technology to a cornerstone of modern manufacturing, the need for intelligent, integrated software is more critical than ever,” says Udo Eberlein, vice president of Software at Materialise. “We are listening closely to the demands of the market and evolving our software portfolio into an integrated range of solutions that work together with other manufacturing tools. By addressing challenges such as cost, scalability, and precision, we are laying the foundation for seamless workflows that connect additive manufacturing to broader production ecosystems.”

Tackling Design Barriers

The new release delivers tangible solutions for polymer and metal 3D printing challenges by allowing implicit modeling capabilities, intelligent support generation tools, and workflow integration.

nTop Implicit Geometries Integration

Magics introduces processing of nTop implicit geometries without the need for mesh conversion, reducing preparation time for complex parts. Paired with the advanced slicing capabilities of Materialise’s Next-Generation Build Processors, it enables the design and production of parts that could not be printed before due to data and memory requirements, according to Materialise.

The ADDITIVE INTELLIGENCE department by DMG MORI Technium Europe, participated in the 2024 Early Access Program launched by Materialise and nTop. Building on their previous success redesigning the AKZ FDS adapter for AM, a component for a CNC machine tool, the DMG MORI design team used the new integration of Magics and nTop to process a high-performance geometry file in seconds, Materialise notes. The team reports that the capability of working with the two software programs has enabled greater efficiency with additive manufacturing.

BREP Import and Processing

The new release's extended BREP processing capability enables users to work with native CAD geometry throughout Magics. Made for CNC workflows and SLS, MJF, and metal LPBF users, it is designed to streamline operations by supporting advanced functionalities like measurements, wall thickness analysis, nesting, and STEP file export for integration into CAM or CAD software.

Optimizing Part Costs

The latest Magics brings optimizations for build preparation workflows and support generation, reducing material use and post-processing requirements, the company reports. Key features include:

Replace Part and Transfer Support: Designed for series production and prototyping, it facilitates design interactions for NPI and product improvements by transferring support when using the Replace Part function.

Self-Supporting Shell and Honeycomb: Minimize support in complex areas with self-supporting volumes, simplifying removal and reducing post-processing efforts.

Partnerships

Materialise announces two next-generation build processors through partnerships with Raplas and One Click Metal.

Focusing on AM scalability, Raplas and Materialise announce the Raplas Next-Generation Build Processor for series production in resin-based additive manufacturing.

“By combining Raplas' tailor-made SLA 3D printing technology with Materialise's advanced Build Processor, we are addressing inefficiencies of legacy systems. This partnership has already demonstrated remarkable results, including a 30%–40% increase in printing speed, enhanced part quality, and minimum post-processing requirements,” says Richard Wooldridge, CEO of Raplas. “Together, we are empowering production environments for faster, more accurate end-use parts, advancing applications in the medical, automotive, and aerospace sectors, and technologies such as investment casting.”

Earlier in March, Materialise announced a build processor integration with One Click Metal to support the rapid growth of the mid-market 3D printing sector. By integrating Materialise’s Build Processor into One Click Metal’s ecosystem, users gain control over their production processes.

“Collaborations with Raplas and One Click Metal and the launch of the 2025 Magics release reflect our commitment to supporting the full spectrum of AM production. These solutions empower customers to save time, reduce risks, and lower costs, supporting successful AM builds from start to finish,” says Bryan Crutchfield, vice president and general manager of Materialise North America.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.