Materialise has announced the opening of an Aerospace Competence Center at the Aerospace Innovation Hub in Delft. Delft is considered an important location for the European aerospace industry. With this expansion, Materialise is strengthening its presence in a network that brings together research, industry and start-ups.
“The opening of our new Aerospace Competence Center aligns with our commitment to support the aerospace industry through more than three decades of experience in additive manufacturing and software solutions, as well as our pioneering role in producing certified parts,” said Brigitte de Vet-Veithen, CEO of Materialise. “By joining this selective aerospace network, we can strengthen our capabilities, expand partnerships, and enable other aerospace leaders in this hub to accelerate innovation and explore new possibilities with AM.”
Materialise has been active in additive manufacturing for the aviation industry for years and has already produced more than 500,000 3D-printed aviation components. Around 4,000 different components are produced each year. The company holds key certifications such as EASA’s Production Organization Approval (POA) and EN 9100, which underlines its qualification for the production of flight-ready components.
“We are proud to welcome Materialise to Delft, a city where innovation and collaboration thrive,” says Vice Mayor Maaike Zwart of the City of Delft. “By joining the Aerospace Innovation Hub, Materialise strengthens our dynamic Aerospace Delta ecosystem and the Innovation District Delft, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in 3D printing and sustainable aviation. I’m truly excited to see the partnerships, ideas, and innovations that will grow from your presence here. Together, we are shaping the future of technology.”
“At TU Delft, our mission is to create impact for a better society through education, research, life-long learning, and innovation. With the Aerospace Innovation Hub, we support this mission by accelerating innovations and bringing them to market. The arrival of Materialise at the Hub marks an exciting step toward deeper collaboration and new opportunities to drive additive manufacturing expertise to the growing aerospace community,” said Henri Werij, Dean of the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering TU Delft
Additive manufacturing offers advantages such as shorter delivery times, flexible production capacities and lower storage costs. Materialise supports companies not only with certified production processes, but also with the development and qualification of new materials and applications. In addition, the company operates an extensive database with performance data from numerous aerospace projects, which enables optimized decision-making.
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