Shapeways
Seamless On Demand Production with 3D Printing, CNC Machining and more
Shapeways is an industrial-scale on-demand 3D printing and additive manufacturing service that produces parts in over 90 materials and finishes, including plastics and metals. The platform supports both rapid prototyping and full production runs with no minimum order quantities. Customers can upload custom models and receive manufactured parts shipped to over 180 countries.
Users upload 3D models to the Shapeways platform, select from a range of materials and technologies, and Shapeways manufactures and ships the finished parts on demand
Engineers, product designers, and businesses needing on-demand 3D printed parts or prototypes
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