Leuven (BELGIUM), June 11, 2007. Materialise NV, world leader in software development for the rapid prototyping and manufacturing (RP&M) industry, has released Magics 11.1. In this new version of Magics software, Materialise has focused on enhancing user-friendliness, stability and power, allowing RP&M professionals to work even more efficiently and significantly increase their productivity.

These are the highlights of Magics 11.1:

Magics 11.1 is even more user-friendly and stable then before. Many issues have been solved and there have been improvements in the Base, Support Generation, SmartSpace and RapidFit modules. In addition, several new features have been added to enhance Magics’ user-friendliness.

It is now possible to import 3DS-files into Magics software. 3DS-files are very common in the architecture and animations industry. Parts, designed in 3D Studio, can be imported directly into Magics, including their textures.

Magics 11.1 is Windows Vista compatible.

Magics software now offers a direct link to Objet 3D printers. Magics RP has been extended with an Objet module, allowing Objet users to benefit from Magics RP’s powerful, unique tools, while including all Objet specific parameters. Parts can now also be sent straight to the Objet machine. For more information on Magics 11.1, visit www.materialise.com

About Magics software

Magics is the key element of Magics e-RP Suite, a full range of professional, market-leading software products that will streamline, automate and boost almost every step in your RP&M process. Magics offers advanced and highly automated tools for STL manipulation. Using Magics you can interact directly on defective triangles and thus very quickly resolve any errors. It's the only software that is tuned entirely to the needs and characteristics of the Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing processes. Its powerful and efficient 3D tools enable you to deliver high quality prototypes with the shortest lead times, while providing full documentation.

About Materialise

Materialise Industrial Software develops innovative software applications for enabling and optimising the advanced use of rapid prototyping (RP), tooling and manufacturing techniques. Whether it's STL file handling and manipulation, preparation for rapid prototyping, tool design, file optimisation for CAE, design optimisation or even reverse engineering, our software equips customers to accomplish their most challenging tasks with ease. Materialise Software offers a wide range of activities applicable in a variety of markets and industries. Its SDS department develops customised, integrated software applications. Our highly automated solutions boost efficiency and reduce lead-times, resulting in increased productivity within entire processes. More info on www.materialise.com