Materialise 3-matic 14

Materialise 3-matic 14 is a 3D design and editing software developed by Materialise, a leading company in 3D printing and medical engineering solutions. It is part of the Materialise Mimics Innovation Suite, and is primarily used for preparing, optimizing, and modifying complex 3D models, especially for engineering, medical, and industrial applications.

🔧 What is Materialise 3-matic 14?

Materialise 3-matic version 14 is the 14th release of the software, offering advanced tools for:

Design modification
Lattice structure generation
Surface and volume meshing
Texture mapping
Topology optimization

It focuses on working with mesh-based 3D models (e.g., STL files) commonly used in 3D printing and simulation, rather than traditional CAD solids.

🎯 What is it used for?

Materialise 3-matic 14 is used to:

Edit and repair 3D meshes from scanned data or other sources
Create lightweight structures using lattices for medical implants or aerospace parts
Apply surface textures or engraving patterns to 3D models
Perform topology optimization to reduce material usage while maintaining strength
Prepare 3D models for finite element analysis (FEA) or 3D printing
Modify anatomical models derived from CT/MRI scans (in combination with Mimics