i.materialise merges with Materialise OnSite 3D printing service

Belgium-based 3D printing company Materialise has merged its two service platforms, i.materialise and Materialise OnSite, into a single service. The merger, which took effect this month, will see Materialise service customers using Materialise OnSite.

While Materialise itself was founded back in 1990, the company launched its first online 3D printing ordering service, Materialise NextDay in 1997. This service eventually grew into Materialise OnSite, a professional, B2B additive manufacturing service. The company’s other service arm i.materialise was founded in 2009 to facilitate access to 3D printing for consumers, home professionals and small businesses. Over the years, many notable designers and 3D printing professionals would work with the service, including avant-garde fashion designer Iris van Herpen and fashion-tech designer Anouk Wipprecht.

Now, the previously distinct online ordering platforms are merging into one. “Merging our two platforms under one banner is the logical next step in a journey that we’re incredibly proud of,” the company said. “It’s also an important one; by consolidating our efforts, we can continue to provide quality 3D printed parts and prototypes you’ve come to expect from Materialise.” 

From a practical standpoint, i.materialise customers will no longer be able to access the shop feature on the platform or place orders as of October 31, 2025. They will, however, still be able to log in and view their account information. In its merger announcement, Materialise does say that it hopes i.materialise customers will move over to the consolidated platform, though it’s not totally clear whether Materialise OnSite will begin catering more to the consumer market.

In any case, Materialise OnSite does offer a greater range of options for users, including a wider range of performance-grade materials; a selection of precious metals, including brass, bronze, copper, gold and silver; and “Fast Lane” production, which can ship select parts within 48 hours. Users should also know that there are differences between the material names used by i.materialise and Materialise OnSite—for instance, Rubber-like (MJF) is known as Ultrasint TPU 90A-01. To clarify this, Materialise has uploaded an easy guide.

“To everyone who has made this platform a part of their 3D printing journey, we want to end by saying thank you. i.materialise was a trailblazer,” Materialise added. “A hub of ingenuity, creativity, and exploration—a spirit we hope you’ll bring with you when we make the move this October! After all, this isn’t goodbye. It’s see you over there.”

In July 2025, Materialise released its Q2 results, which did show slight revenue decline (by 5.8% compared to in Q2 2024). Despite this, the company saw an improved gross profit margin and significant growth in its Medical division (with a 16.7% revenue increase).