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Create and customize. Streamline and save. Break down design barriers and scale your business with Shapeways 3D printing services.
Why 3D Printing?
Reduce Assembly Time
Don’t waste time putting products together! Rely on 3D printing to make complex geometries that can be printed as one piece—or consolidated in one build.
Fast Turnaround
Working on a project for a customer that has to be just right? Get models back fast, and 3D print new iterations, if needed, for final feedback and production.
Reliable Quality
Proprietary processes, expert 3D printing operators, and inspections are our secrets to delivering exceptional, quality products every time.
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Cutting Edge Technologies
Manufacture high-quality products in over 90 of the best materials and finishes, from plastics to metals.
HP Multi-Jet Fusion
- Nylon 12 with a smooth and finished surface
- Exhibits incredible strength, durability and stiffness
- Supports complex geometries and thin features Learn More
ExOne Binder Jetting
- Steel infused with Bronze
- Supports large parts
- Strong metal with an industrial look and feel Learn More
Our Services
Production Parts
Upload customized models for 3D printing service—ensuring durability and strength in materials that result in end-use products meant to last. Learn More
Rapid Prototyping
Take the guesswork out of product development with 3D printing services for high-performance models used in meetings, testing, and perfection of final parts. Learn More
Finishing
Whether designers prefer polishing, smoothing, dyeing–or a combination of finishing techniques–Shapeways 3D printing services can perfect those final touches with shine, gloss, and color.
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Professional Design Services
Bring your idea to life with 3D file design and optimization. Through our partnership with ZVerse, every customer has access to expert 3D Design solutions for any project need. Learn More
Rapid Prototyping
Our high quality printing enables you to assess factors such as ergonomics, usability, manufacturability, and material testing. Learn More
E-commerce Integrations
Launch your business through our marketplace by connecting to the Shapeways platform through our API, Shopify, or Etsy E-commerce Integrations. Learn More
Materials
Nylon 12 [Versatile Plastic]
Nylon 12 [Versatile Plastic] is a durable nylon plastic that can be used for a wide range of applications, both for prototyping and for end products. Printed using Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printing services, when thin, it's flexible enough for hinges and springs and when thick, strong enough for structural components.
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Accura 60
Accura 60 is a translucent and rigid acrylate-based plastic. Shapeways 3D prints this material using a large-format Stereolithography (SLA) printer capable of producing small to large parts with high resolution and detail as well as smooth surfaces with limited layer lines. Learn More
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel 316L is manufactured using ExOne’s ‘Triple Advanced Compaction Technology’ with Binder Jetting. Unlike our Steel that is infused with bronze, this material is a single alloy, composed of pure Stainless Steel. Learn More
Nylon 12
Nylon 12 (Versatile Plastic) is a durable nylon plastic that can be used for a wide range of applications, both for prototyping and for end products. Printed using Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), when thin, it's flexible enough for hinges and springs and when thick, strong enough for structural components. Learn More
Accura 60
Accura 60 is a translucent and rigid acrylate-based plastic.
It is 3D printed using a large format stereolithography (SLA) printer capable of producing small to large parts with high resolution and detail as well as smooth surfaces with limited layer lines. Learn More
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel 316L is manufactured using ExOne’s "Triple Advanced Compaction Technology" with a binder jetting system. Unlike our Steel that is steel infused with bronze, this material is a single alloy, 100% Stainless steel 316L. Learn More
Testimonials
I like the ease of use in the Shapeways platform, being able to 3D print on-demand orders for the first time, and most of all–being able to scale my business. In the beginning years ago I basically had the change in my pocket and a credit line at my bank so I couldn’t order a ton of things, and you never know what’s going to sell.”
Steven Jaworski
Owner | Voytek Medical
During the process, we used Shapeways capabilities to 3D print many prototypes. That meant we had the option to iterate very quickly, print objects, and test them to see if they were working correctly in terms of complexity, or too much complexity.
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Yonatan Assouline
Manager & Co-Founder | Flamingo Works
Shapeways was really great when we worked together before, which led us to reach out again. It’s been so helpful to talk with them about what we could do in every aspect of 3D printing and finishing, and it saved us a lot of time in experimentation.”
Nathan Lachenmyer
Director of Technology | Sitara Systems
I like the ease of use in the Shapeways platform, being able to 3D print on-demand orders for the first time, and most of all–being able to scale my business. In the beginning years ago I basically had the change in my pocket and a credit line at my bank so I couldn’t order a ton of things, and you never know what’s going to sell.”
Steven Jaworski
Owner | Voytek Medical
During the process, we used Shapeways capabilities to 3D print many prototypes. That meant we had the option to iterate very quickly, print objects, and test them to see if they were working correctly in terms of complexity, or too much complexity.
”
Yonatan Assouline
Manager & Co-Founder | Flamingo Works
Shapeways was really great when we worked together before, which led us to reach out again. It’s been so helpful to talk with them about what we could do in every aspect of 3D printing and finishing, and it saved us a lot of time in experimentation.”
Nathan Lachenmyer
Director of Technology | Sitara Systems
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3D print with Shapeways by creating complex products previously impossible with traditional manufacturing. Create sophisticated 3D printed ideas and designs, upload 3D print files, and expedite product development.
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Whether you are uploading 3D models for jewelry or automotive parts, Shapeways instantly analyzes the 3D file for printability. While most 3D models are uploaded successfully, if an issue arises, Shapeways file fixers can help regenerate the 3D file or provide customized feedback. Inspections, proprietary processes, and expert 3D printing operators lead to exceptional products.
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Proper selection of 3D printing materials is key as they must be compatible with 3D printing technology and optimized for project requirements.
From plastics to metal, Shapeways offers over 90 materials and finishes–and additive manufacturing services for any project.
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While excellence in product development depends on optimized modeling, prototyping, and quality management, 3D printing design guidelines play a critical role in the outcome of every 3D printed part. Check out the following resources for assistance in taking your 3D design from concept to market.
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Shapeways has introduced a new material for 3D printing - gold-plated brass. It is an expensive, polished material, ideal for jewelery and jewellery. It is based on solid brass and gold plating gives the surface a smooth and beautiful look
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Shapeways - Amazon 3d Printing
Everyone in the 3D industry should have heard of the Shapeways website. Shapeways is the largest 3D marketplace in the world. Recently, CEO Peter Veijmarschosen was interviewed by e-commerce magazine EMERCE.
I have selected the most interesting facts from this interview.
8 years have passed since the founding of the company. Shapeways was originally a small division of Philips in the Netherlands. The company opened its New York headquarters in 2012, employs about 150 professionals, and has raised $48.5 million in investment over the past few years.
But 2014 was so successful that Peter said that they had passed the tipping point and now they are no longer just a start-up, but a truly successful company. And there are good reasons for such a statement, in 2014 their monthly print volume (their own print service and community capacity) doubled compared to 2013 to 181,000 objects. The number of stores on the service has grown to 23,000.
Anyone can open a store with us, and in the long term, the number of stores can increase to 100,000. In this sense, we are Amazon for 3D printing.
For every object printed and sold through Shapeways, the company receives a good commission.
The amount of the commission depends on the material, size and complexity of the object. The margin can vary from a few percent up to 20%. And although the project may change over time, it is assumed that the main monetization will be through a commission.
But now all the profits are reinvested in the business, so profits are still low. We are satisfied with where we are now, although we would like to be a little further. Building a new market takes time. And it's not just about software, printing and post-processing. We must not forget about things like the supply chain, delivery, customer acquisition. Nobody has done it before us. But we are on the right track.
We can say that we are where the Internet was decades ago, we are on the verge of a big bang. The attention surrounding 3D printers is growing at a gigantic pace,as is the number of objects printed in our country. All this suggests that we are only a few years away from really major changes.
Most of our clients are designers, architects and early adopters of 3D technology.
The mainstream consumer does not yet fully understand what 3D printing is and what benefits it provides. But it's just a matter of time. Many consumers still think that 3D printing is only plastic, while we already print with more than 50 materials, including gold, silver, and ceramics. And we can offer dozens of different post-processing methods.
In addition, Peter identified several other barriers to the mass consumer. The industry needs to focus on quality, variety and price. The truth is that our products, other than jewelry, are still slightly worse than mass-produced goods.
The prices are way too high, when you have to choose between a $18 3D printed phone case or a $1 factory made phone case in China, the result is obvious. We have already noticed that lowering our commission on some product groups does wonders for sales. And what will happen when we can achieve a significant cost reduction.
Peter says that this can be achieved by increased competition between manufacturers and better agreements with material suppliers.
Shapeways is passionate about new printers and printing technologies. Peter believes that printing costs will be halved in the near future.
But despite this optimism, Peter doesn't believe in a big future for home printing. He believes that this market will grow significantly, but will not be very massive.
We already have over 200,000 customers, more than home printers sold. All these machines are either too simple, or it takes 'years' to print something of normal size on them, and users will have to do the post-processing themselves.
In the future, the company plans to take many actions to maintain its leadership in a growing market, but, however, expansion of production is not included in their initial goals. Existing 3D printing technologies fully satisfy our customers. The 28 3D setups we currently have are not cheap to run.
Our smallest printer has a print volume like a microwave and prints about 100 objects a day, it costs 80,000 euros.
