Het Leuvense 3D-printingbedrijf Materialise kent geen al te beste eerste beursdag. Het aandeel duikt op Nasdaq 5,6 procent lager tot 11,33 dollar. De introductieprijs bedroeg 12 dollar.
Materialise NV is a Belgium-based company engaged in the field of technology. It specializes in additive manufacturing (AM), also known as three dimensional (3D) printing. The Company specializes in preparation of 3D prototypes for manufactures, software development, biomedical research, and online services. It operates RapidFit, a service to provide customized jigs, fixtures and control solutions created with the use of AM; a design division .MGX, specialized in the manufacture of lamps and furniture; i.materialize, an online 3D printing service, where users can create, share and sell their designs; and Cranio-Maxillofacial (CMF), a solution for surgeons and anaplastologists, which enables production of personalized implants and reconstructions. The Company is also engaged in the development of solutions for orthopedics, biomedical software and engineering, and printing of cardiovascular models. Additionally, it operates a store in Brussels dedicated to 3D design.