Leuven (BELGIUM), October 12, 2007. Materialise NV, world leader in software development for the Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing (RP&M) industry, announces the release of Magics 12. Highlights of this new version of Magics software are the Batch Import module, increased User-friendliness, Stability and Power, and the Color Shrinkwrap functionality.

Magics RP software optimizes all steps in your Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing process, from data import to platform preparation. By offering a wide range of powerful tools that help to build high quality parts as efficiently as possible, Magics is indispensable software for RP&M professionals.

Now Magics takes another step in further increasing its added value for the RP&M professional. Magics 12 offers several new features and automation combined with continuously improved quality, e.g.:

Batch Import of CAD files allows Magics users to save time and increase their efficiency by importing and converting batches of files (e.g. overnight) instead of having to handle them one by one. Batch Import is available as a separate module.

The increased User-friendliness, Stability and Power make Magics faster, better and easier to use than ever before.

The Color Shrinkwrap functionality enables Magics users to build designs, such as architectural parts, that were previously unsuited for RP. This powerful fixing tool bypasses intensive manual fixing and drastically decreases the time spent in data preparation of 'bad STL's', while preserving colors and textures.

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.