Materialise’s 2025 Magics software introduces seamless processing of nTop implicit geometries
April 14, 2025
Materialise, headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, unveiled its 2025 Magics software alongside strategic partnerships with Raplas, Penarth, Wales, and One Click Metal, Tamm, Germany, at this year’s RAPID + TCT. The company reports that the combined solutions of the new Magics release with nTop implicit geometries overcome traditional Additive Manufacturing design challenges by reducing build preparation time from days to just 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 that could not be printed before.
“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,” said 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.”
Unveiling the 2025 Magics release
The new release delivers tangible solutions for polymer and metal Additive Manufacturing challenges by allowing implicit modelling capabilities, intelligent support generation tools, and seamless workflow integration.
Magics introduces seamless processing of nTop implicit geometries without the need for mesh conversion, drastically 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 manufactured before due to substantial data and memory requirements.
The Additive Intelligence Department by DMG MORI, Tokyo, Japan, 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, compared to days previously. The team reported that the capability of working seamlessly with the two software programmes has enabled greater efficiency and potential for innovation with Additive Manufacturing.
“Before joining the Materialise and nTop Early Access Program, meshing complex geometries consumed days of work. Now, with the new integration into Magics, it takes seconds. This integration hasn’t just streamlined our workflow – it fundamentally enhances our ability to design for Additive Manufacturing. Collaborations like this are exactly what our industry needs to overcome technical barriers and push Additive Manufacturing toward its full potential,” said Martin Blanke, Project Engineer Additive Manufacturing, DMG MORI Technium Europe GmbH.
Optimising part costs
With post-manufacturing accounting for 40-60% of total costs, the latest Magics brings further optimisations for build preparation workflows and support generation, reducing material use and post-processing requirements while maintaining high-quality output. Key features include:
- Replace Part & Transfer Support: Designed for series production and prototyping, it facilitates design interactions more easily for NPI and product improvements by seamlessly transferring support when using the Replace Part function, reducing repetitive work, human error, and lead times.
- Self-Supporting Shell & Honeycomb: Self-supporting volumes minimise supports in complex areas, simplifying removal and reducing post-processing efforts. Designed for PBF-LB, it also benefits other technologies, enabling higher-quality parts with fewer supports.
Magics’ new release also includes several functional updates to simplify the user experience and significant rendering and memory usage optimisations for more efficient, responsive workflows. It delivers up to 40% less video memory usage for marked mesh parts and accelerated operations like Extrude (70%) and Perforator (50%). The new Magics release will be commercially available in May 2025.
Accelerating Additive Manufacturing
Materialise announced two next-generation Build Processors through partnerships with Raplas and One Click Metal, advancing AM capabilities across large and mid-market AM production.
With a focus on AM scalability, Raplas and Materialise announced the Raplas next-generation Build Processor for series production in resin-based Additive Manufacturing.
“By combining Raplas’ tailor-made SLA Additive Manufacturing 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,” said 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.”
In March, Materialise announced a Build Processor integration with One Click Metal to support the rapid growth of the mid-market Additive Manufacturing sector. This collaboration addresses the increasing demand for solutions that balance affordability with performance, providing flexible and scalable options for both startups and established manufacturing facilities. By integrating Materialise’s Build Processor in One Click Metal’s ecosystem, users gain enhanced control over their production processes, streamlining operations while ensuring consistent, high-quality results.
“Materialise’s strategy is to enable the next generation of Additive Manufacturing by combining advanced software with diverse hardware platforms. 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,” stated Bryan Crutchfield, Vice President and General Manager of Materialise North America.
