Shapeways pioneered consumer access to industrial 3D printing, launching in 2007. They offer one of the widest material selections in the industry and operate both B2C and B2B services.

• Headquarters New York, USA
• Founded 2007
• Website https://www.shapeways.com
• Certifications ISO 9001

Shapeways bridges consumer and professional markets:

• Material Selection: 90+ materials including plastics, metals, ceramics, and full-color prints
• Marketplace: Designers can sell products through Shapeways' storefront
• API Access: Integration options for e-commerce and product customization
• Low Minimums: True single-part ordering

Particularly strong for jewelry, consumer products, and artistic applications.

Technology	Available Materials
SLS	Versatile Plastic, Strong & Flexible
MJF	Nylon PA12
SLA	Fine Detail Plastic, Frosted Detail
Binder Jetting	Full Color Sandstone, Stainless Steel
DMLS	Steel, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum

• Fastest 2 days
• Standard 5-10 days
• Economy 10-20 days

Pricing: Online calculator, volume discounts

Minimum order: No minimum (single parts)

Strengths

• Wide material selection
• Good for jewelry/art
• Marketplace features
• Consumer-friendly

Things to Consider

• Variable lead times
• Not optimized for engineering applications

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