Shapeways

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Verified supplier · Last verified 3 May 2026

Shapeways is a leading digital manufacturing platform founded in 2008, pioneering the world's first upload-to-3D-print service and building the largest 3D printing marketplace globally. The company operates as a turnkey manufacturing partner offering additive manufacturing services across 12+ technologies and 90+ materials, serving over 1 million customers across 180+ countries with 24+ million parts manufactured. Shapeways enables hardware innovators, startups, and enterprises to prototype, launch, and scale products from single units to 10,000+ parts without minimum order quantities, combining proprietary 3D printing expertise with design optimization, production support, and lifecycle management.

What makes them different

Shapeways pioneered the world's first upload-to-3D-print service, democratizing access to digital manufacturing at scale. Unique strengths include: (1) No minimum order quantities (MOQs) - equally capable at n=1 prototypes and n=10,000+ production runs; (2) Proprietary processes and expert operator network enabling consistent quality across 24+ million parts; (3) Integrated lifecycle support from design optimization through production and fulfillment; (4) Global distributed manufacturing with international fulfillment capabilities; (5) Advanced technology partnerships (BASF Forward AM, HP Multi-Jet Fusion, EOS SLS, ExOne Binder Jetting) enabling 90+ material options; (6) API and e-commerce integrations (Shopify, Etsy) for direct marketplace integration.

Industries served

  • Robotics
  • Drones & UAVs
  • Medical Devices & Medtech
  • Electronics
  • Defense & Aerospace
  • Industrial Equipment
  • Automotive
  • Consumer Products

Capacity

Global manufacturing hub based in Eindhoven, Netherlands (Kanaaldijk-Zuid 3A, 5613 LE). Operates 12+ additive manufacturing technologies with 90+ material/finish combinations. Serves 1M+ global customers across 180+ countries. 24M+ parts manufactured to date. Capable of scaling from single-unit prototyping to high-volume production (10,000+ parts). Insourced core technologies and optimized facility operations to become primary global additive manufacturing hub.

Technologies

  • MJF
  • SLS
  • Binder Jetting
  • SLA
  • FDM

Materials

  • ABS
  • ASA
  • PC (Polycarbonate)
  • PETG
  • PA12 Nylon
  • Titanium
  • Standard Resin

Certifications

  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 9001

Typical lead time: Variable by technology and volume

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