Belgian firm Materialise, expands its production and R&D network with new ventures. Announcing to open a center of excellence in Malaysia the firm will perform DLP (Digital Light Processing) projects at the center.
This facility will become a knowledge centre for Materialise’s DLP activity and will see local research teams developing and preparing 3D printing applications for the market. The Belgium-founded company believes the centre will enhance Malaysia’s role as a driver behind 3D printing in Asia. 
“We are delighted to open this competence centre in Malaysia today,” Wim Michiels, General Manager of Materialise Malaysia, commented. “It provides the missing link between our existing engineering and software development in Malaysia, and our actual knowledge of the 3D printing process. This will benefit our customers and partners enormously, as it brings us closer together –in knowledge, technology and even proximity. It will also benefit Malaysia, as it will build local knowledge and develop applications well suited for the region.”