One of the world’s most iconic technology brands began offering new software on the 3rd May, which makes the 3D printing workflow more accessible to customers across Europe.
Canon Europe, a world leader in imaging solutions, recently announced their new strategic partnership with Materialise, a leading provider of Additive Manufacturing (AM) software solutions and 3D printing services.
Through the arrangement, existing and prospective customers across Europe will have access to ‘Materialise Magics’ – software specifically designed to efficiently guide users through every step of the AM or 3D printing workflow.
Equipped with a customisable, intuitive user interface, Materialise Magics offers smart, versatile data preparation that enhances a customer’s 3D printing workflow.
Underpinned by Canon’s exceptional consultancy and support, customers will benefit from the ability to:
- Import nearly all 3D file formats and native colour information to stay in control of the original data
- Repair and prepare files, as well as correct problems and create watertight data and shortcuts to improve the 3D printing workflow
- Enhance and edit data to take designs to the next level by adding logos, serial numbers and hollow parts, as well as applying textures, and creating lattice structures
- Prepare the build platform, duplicating parts and orient them correctly
- Print better parts, view slices, detect collisions, save platforms and generate useful reports
“The creative and commercial opportunities for are vast and the market continues to evolve and expand”, said Chris Blake, Sales & Marketing Director, at Canon Europe.
“As such, we are always looking for ways to enhance our existing proposition and add more value to our customers. We are therefore excited to partner with Materialise as part of our commitment to provide customers with the best 3D products and solutions, as well as unrivalled services and expertise.”
Lieve Boeykens, Business Line Director Professionals at Materialise, also commented on the exciting partnership, saying, “Materialise is keen to enhance the communication between 3D software and printers to help businesses bring their ideas to life.”
“We are thrilled to partner with a trusted name like Canon and put our software backbone for into the hands of businesses looking to print their boldest creations and innovations.”
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