Description

Shapeways Holdings, Inc. operates as a global facilitator for the design, production, and sale of 3D printed items. The company equips users with its all-encompassing digital manufacturing platform, branded as Otto, enabling them to transform digital blueprints into physical products. In addition to core additive manufacturing services like 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and design support, Shapeways also offers conventional manufacturing techniques. These include injection molding, sheet metal work, urethane and vacuum casting, CNC machining, and machine tooling. To meet diverse fabrication demands, Shapeways provides an extensive array of materials. For selective laser sintering, choices span nylon 12, thermoplastic polyurethane, nylon 11, mineral-filled nylon 6, and polypropylene. Binder jetting applications utilize stainless steel and sandstone. They also supply multi-jet fusion materials, stereolithography options (Accura 60, Accura Xtreme, and Accura Xtreme White 200), and aluminum for selective laser melting. Material jetting capabilities include fine detail plastic, multi-color PolyJet, and high-definition full-color options. Furthermore, for wax casting, a selection of metals is available, such as copper, platinum, gold, silver, bronze, brass, rhodium-plated brass, and gold-plated brass. The company's clientele spans numerous sectors, including healthcare, consumer goods, robotics, architecture, aerospace, gaming, drone technology, education, and jewelry. Founded in 2008, Shapeways Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Long Island City, New York.