Materialise has unveiled the 2025 Magics release alongside strategic partnerships with Raplas and One Click Metal. “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”, said Materialise. This new capability in Magics 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. “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.”
nTop implicit geometries integration
Magics introduces seamless processing of nTop implicit geometries without the need for mesh conversion, drastically reducing preparation time for complex parts, Materialise reports. 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 substantial data and memory requirements.
The Additive Intelligence department by DMG MORI Technium Europe, a leader in precision machining and additive manufacturing, participated in the 2024 Early Access Program launched by Materialise and nTop. Building on 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.
BREP import and processing
According to the company the new release's extended BREP processing capability enables users to work with native CAD geometry throughout Magics, ensuring higher part quality, faster performance, and a reduced need for manual fixes. Ideal for CNC workflows as well as SLS, MJF, and Metal LPBF users, it streamlines operations by supporting advanced functionalities such as measurements, wall thickness analysis, nesting, and STEP file export for seamless integration into CAM or CAD software.
Optimizing Part costs
With post-printing accounting for 40–60% of total costs, the latest Magics brings further optimizations for build preparation workflows and support generation. including key features as “Replace Part & Transfer Support” and “Self-Supporting Shell & Honeycomb”. Magics' new release also delivers up to 40% less video memory usage for marked mesh parts and accelerated operations like Extrude (70%) and Perforator (50%). It will be commercially available in May 2025.
Accelerating AM
Materialise announces two next-generation Build Processors through partnerships with Raplas and One Click Metal, advancing AM capabilities across large and mid-market AM production. The Raplas next-generation Build Processor focuses on series production in resin-based additive manufacturing. With over 30 years of expertise in SLA equipment and resin material production, Raplas has established itself as a trusted player in the industry by delivering customer-focused solutions.
“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.
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 enhanced control over their production processes.