e-Stage 8.1 includes updates to the UI, options to ignore slice based lattices from Magics 30 machine properties and use slice position of e-Stage parameter file. The more homogeneous point distribution method is still experimental.

Release Date: 16/02/2026

Build version: 8.1.0.218 — available via https://passwords.materialise.com/Download 

What's new: 

• UI migrated to QT6
• Ignore slice-based cores
• Use slice position of e-Stage parameter file from Magics

Bugfixes:

• Default point distribution and edge thickness values corrected

Release notes: English

User manual: English

e-Stage 8 includes the dark theme matching to Magics settings and a new point distribution method (experimental).

Release Date: 16/02/2026

Build version: 8.0.1.206 — available via https://passwords.materialise.com/Download 

What's new: 

• Introduction of a dark theme
• The display of the e-Stage Profile Editor via Magics automatically adapts to the theme
  set in Magics.
• Update of tooltip images in the Profile Editor

Bugfixes:

• Fixed the issue where the “Top” setting could not be made in the e-Stage Parameter Editor.

Release notes: English

User manual: English

e-Stage 8.0 officially only supports Magics 29.1 and later.

• Supported combinations are highlighted in green in the table below

What licenses do I need (CCK or ID)?

Depending on the license method Magics is using, it is recommended to use the same CCK or ID version of e-Stage.