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Shapeways鈥� 2021 Predictions For 3D Printing Market
NEW YORK, NY - December 2, 2020 鈥� Shapeways, a leader in the additive manufacturing space for business and consumer customers, predicts what 2021 holds for the industry. To date, Shapeways has manufactured more than 12 million 3D printed parts on over 10 technologies using 75 different materials for customers. Gathering insights from industry insiders, strategic partners, and high-profile business and consumer customers, Shapeways has the pulse on the 3D printing industry.
Forward AM Partners with Shapeways to Enable Additive Manufacturing Production at Scale
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - July 23, 2020 鈥� Forward AM, a leading global supplier of high-performance materials and services for 3D printing, has partnered with Shapeways, the world鈥檚 leading technology platform for product creation through 3D printing, to offer customers the ability to order 3D printed items online made with Forward AM material. The co-branded website uses Shapeways鈥� proprietary technology and allows consumers to learn more about Forward AM materials, upload 3D models, get instant pricing for the manufacture of finished products, and quickly and easily place an order.
Royal DSM & Shapeways Partner: Developing & Customizing Scalable 3D Printing Solutions
NEW YORK, NY 鈥� November 29, 2019 鈥� While many different organizations have the lofty mission of changing the world, businesses like Royal DSM put their words, and their plans, into impressive action. Now, the Netherlands-headquartered global company continues its scientific focus on international sustainability鈥攚ith a deepening interest in 3D printing鈥攕ignified by their recent announcement that they will be teaming up with Shapeways to continue developing new solutions.
Shapeways and Henkel Enter 3D Materials Partnership
NEW YORK, NY 鈥� November 13, 2019 鈥� New York-headquartered 3D printing marketplace and service bureau Shapeways has entered into an agreement with leading material provider Henkel. Working with the Loctite materials brand, the partners aim to expand Henkel鈥檚 material provisions for large-scale additive manufacturing under the 鈥楲octite powered by Shapeways鈥� program.
Shapeways Introduces SLA Materials For High Quality Large Visual Prototypes
NEW YORK, NY 鈥� June 25, 2019 鈥� Shapeways announced the addition of Stereolithography (SLA) to its self-serve portfolio. One of the first 3D printing technologies developed, SLA technology delivers higher resolution and detail for visual prototypes, as well as a smoother surface with limited layer lines regardless of size.
Shapeways Announces Etsy E-commerce Integration For New And Current Customers Selling On The E-commerce Site
NEW YORK, NY 鈥� April 16, 2019 鈥� Shapeways announced the launch of the Etsy E-commerce Integration 鈥� a seamless integration for Etsy shop owners to directly manage orders and fulfillment straight from Shapeways. Shapeways will be offering the service to new and current customers at no charge with the start of the launch.
Shapeways And Eos Partner To Offer Market-ready Solution For Orthosis And Prosthesis With Pa11
NEW YORK, NY 鈥� March 30, 2019 鈥� Shapeways is making PA11, the nylon material, available to its customers. The availability of this material is a result of the ongoing partnership between Shapeways and EOS, the global technology leader for industrial 3D printing of metals and polymers. With this launch, Shapeways has become one of the first suppliers in the industry that is able to offer and supply market-ready orthosis and prosthesis to all designers and businesses of all sizes.
Shapeways Announces Partnership With Carbon 庐, Bringing The Most Advanced 3d Printing Technologies And Materials To Its Customers
NEW YORK, NY 鈥� February 28, 2019 鈥� Shapeways announced its partnership with Carbon, Inc., the revolutionary Digital Manufacturing Platform, based in Silicon Valley. With this partnership, Shapeways鈥� customers will now have access to Carbon鈥檚 unique Digital Light Synthesis鈩� (DLS鈩�) technology and materials, making new business and product opportunities possible.
Shapeways And Stratasys Empower Designers And Creators With New Full-color, Multi-material 3d Printing Manufacturing Services
NEW YORK, NY 鈥� September 25, 2018 鈥� Shapeways announced the company is teaming up with Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) to make full-color, multi-material 3D printing more accessible to designers and creators. These new manufacturing services are based on one of the world鈥檚 only full-color, multi-material 3D printers: the Stratasys J750.
Shapeways Announces $30M in New Funding Led by Lux Capital: Series E Funding Will Accelerate Shapeways鈥� Expansion
NEW YORK, NY 鈥� April 19, 2018 鈥� Shapeways, the leading platform redefining product creation through services to 鈥榙esign, make and sell鈥� using 3D printing technologies 鈥� today announced $30M Series E led by Lux Capital. Other participants in this round include Union Square Ventures, INKEF Capital and Andreessen Horowitz all recommitting as earlier investors. The capital will be used to accelerate company growth and launch additional services to support Shapeways鈥� overall vision to become the complete end-to-end platform helping creators 鈥榙esign, make, and sell,鈥� regardless of 3D modeling experience.
Shapeways Appoints Greg Kress as New CEO
NEW YORK, NY 鈥� February 21, 2018 鈥� Shapeways, the New York-based 3D printing service and marketplace, today announced the official appointment of Gregory Kress as CEO. Kress鈥� hiring will accelerate Shapeways鈥� end-to-end platform expansion allowing creators of all levels to design, make, and sell their ideas.
