BASF & Materialise expand collaboration to improve 3D printing tech

The German chemical giant, BASF is extending its cooperation with Materialise, a leader in 3D printing technologies based in Leuven, Belgium. BASF will be investing $25 million in the company, as they both work together within an open business framework to consistently improve software and materials for different 3D printing technologies and bring them to the market at the earliest. As per sources, the firms are focusing on 3D printing applications in the automotive and aviation industry along with the consumer goods sector. The latest agreement will allow for organized large-scale testing & optimization of BASF materials on the machines...