Materialise, a Belgian provider of 3-D printing software and services, maintains a workforce of roughly 293 people worldwide. Recent staffing data shows 41 new hires balanced against 65 departures, signalling a modest contraction in overall headcount. The company supports customers in industries ranging from healthcare to manufacturing and keeps a mix of technical, commercial, and corporate talent to sustain its portfolio of printing solutions and engineering services.
Engineering is the largest group at Materialise with 89 employees—about one-third of the total workforce—underscoring the firm’s focus on product development and technical expertise. Sales and Support follow with 73 employees, reflecting the importance of customer enablement and revenue operations. Business Management (33 employees) and Marketing & Product (28) provide strategic direction and market positioning, while specialised units such as Healthcare (20), Finance & Administration (18), Human Resources (8), Quality (7), and Operations (6) round out the organisational structure. An additional 11 employees are categorised under “Other,” indicating a small number of roles that span multiple functions. Overall staffing shifts show more departures than hires, suggesting selective backfilling and emphasis on core technical roles.
Materialise’s headcount is distributed across several continents, with approximately one-fifth of employees based in Leuven, Belgium (54) where the company is headquartered. The United States represents a significant hub, led by Detroit, MI (29) and supported by a smaller team in Ann Arbor, MI (5) and Denver, CO (4). European operations extend to Brussels, Belgium (15), Barcelona, Spain (6), and a development centre in Kyiv, Ukraine (11). The firm has also established a presence in Medellín, Colombia (4) and Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (3) to service regional markets. A further 162 employees are grouped under “Other,” indicating a broad network of smaller offices and remote roles that enhance global reach while keeping the majority of talent concentrated in Belgium and North America.