Materialise, headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, has announced enhancements to its Magics software and a newly inked partnership agreement with Xi’an Bright Laser Technologies Co., Ltd (BLT), based in Xi’an, China. The partnership aims to integrate Materialise’s software solutions with BLT’s advanced metal Additive Manufacturing machines, offering customers a comprehensive solution designed to enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate product innovation. There are also plans for the partnership to expand into the joint research of new Additive Manufacturing technologies, development of industry-specific solutions, and promotion of AM across key sectors, including personalized healthcare, aerospace, and automotive design.