Materialise software offers a wide range of activities applicable to a variety of markets and industries, ranging from automotive, to medical industry, consumer goods and many more. Our solutions boost efficiency and reduce lead-times, resulting in increased productivity throughout the entire AM process.
The Samsonite design team is on a mission: to perfect luggage and create the best bags and travel accessories the world has ever seen. In their efforts to launch a new line of suitcases, the team sought the assistance of Materialise. With the help of a highly detailed prototype, Materialise was able to support the Samsonite team and ensure they could bring their latest innovation to market.
Nokia recently came out in support of 3D Printing by challenging the public to personalize and 3D print their own cases for the Nokia Lumia 820. Although 3D printed phone cases are nothing new (for example, you can get personalized iPhone cases here), this is the first time that a phone manufacturer has released the schematics for a cover so that it can be customized and printed by the public. The team at Materialise’s consumer service, i.materialise, was so excited about Nokia’s initiative that they ran to the store, picked up a Nokia Lumia 820, downloaded the schematic, and started printing.
Supported by Materialise, LayerWise, CNC Consult, and Innplate, Rein van der Mast has successfully produced an exotically sculpted pen in a way that allows every single product to be one of a kind. As he explains, “Manufacturers of consumer products can finally start listening to individual clients. When manufacturers digitally link all their machines and stocks, they can have every single product configured separately. It can be rather appealing to have the individual customer decide on the final shape of a part instead of opting for a general design. AM allows this to happen.”
