Shapeways
shapeways.comSeamless On Demand Production with 3D Printing, CNC Machining and more
Hardware & IoT3d-printingadditive-manufacturingrapid-prototypingon-demand-manufacturingcnc-machiningindustrialhardware

About
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.
Problem
Manufacturers and product developers need high-quality custom parts quickly without large minimum order requirements
For
Engineers, product designers, and businesses needing on-demand 3D printed parts or prototypes
How it works
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
Business model
marketplace
Status
launched
Company
Shapeways