The newest version of Materialise Magics is here – Magics 29! Packed with fresh new features, this latest release streamlines your workflow and offers more flexible tools than ever before. Let’s take a closer look at what’s new.
Data Preparation
- Self-supporting Shells: New algorithm adds mesh beams to improve LPBF compatibility and reduce the need for support.
- Honeycomb Lattice: A new smooth version with better edge rounding and optional self-supporting features. Improved filtering avoids partial hexagons, and new step size options give better placement control.
Build Preparation Tools
- Replace Part: Quickly swap components, preserve alignment, and carry over supports with minimal editing. Works for single or all virtual copies.
- Automatic Placement: New profiles reduce error, while stereolithography center placement has more X/Y control. Overhang and bounding box options improve layout flexibility.
Implicit Geometries
Implicit shapes are now supported natively, with no mesh conversion needed. Tools like measurement, nesting, and export to .magics/.MatAMX are available. You can also create composed parts (mixing mesh, BREP, supports, lattices) for unified slicing. Incompatible tools like support generation are grayed out. Rendering updates improve visibility without compromising accuracy.
BREP Part Support
Magics now imports and processes standard BREP formats (used in Siemens NX, Catia, etc.). Delaying mesh conversion preserves accuracy, boosts performance, and allows STEP file exports. Tools include measurement, healing, nesting, and transformations. Unsupported functions are disabled until mesh conversion.
Nester Enhancements
- 3D Nester: Better control with new interlocking prevention settings and .csv export for per-part QC tracking.
- Sinter Boxes: Fixed-height supports are now preserved. Organic sinter boxes can be created as beam lattices for faster processing and include optional break-off points. Mesh conversion is available for unsupported slicers.
Support Generation
- Transfer Support: Improved algorithm and UI make it clear what’s transferred. A support list helps track and manage discrepancies.
- SG Mode: Now allows scene switching, faster re-entry, and project saving mid-edit.
- Preservation: Support is retained through mesh edits like shell splitting and triangle reduction.
- New Controls: Edge angle parameters improve edge-specific support. Tree/Line supports can now snap to or near edges.
- Efficiency Boosts: Faster volume generation, better corner thickening, and an “Apply to all” export option. Option to skip graph-based auto-supporting now included.
Performance Enhancements
Rendering of marked mesh parts uses up to 40% less video memory. Key operations like Extrude and Perforator are up to 70% and 50% faster, respectively. Multi-part imports and label tag responsiveness have also improved.
Licensing Updates
Magics 29 introduces a new ID-based licensing system alongside CCK-based licensing. This brings easier self-rehosting, automatic license updates when upgrading, and centralized management through the End-User Portal. (Note: Not compatible with Magics 27 and earlier.)
Magics 29 brings faster, smarter, and more flexible tools to your workflow. With better support for complex parts, easier licensing, and major improvements in build prep, it’s all about helping you work more efficiently and get the most out of your additive manufacturing process.
If you’re interested in checking out Magics 29, contact our team at [email protected] to get a quote.
