Shapeways

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Shapeways is a company engaged in advanced additive manufacturing solutions. It builds a 3D printing marketplace and community that enables users to design and upload 3D printable files, and Shapeways then prints the objects for them or others. The company uses a variety of materials and finishes including plastics, precious metals, steel, and ceramics.
TypePrivate
Founded2007
HQNew York, NY, USMap
Websiteshapeways.com
Employee Ratings3.4More
Overall CultureD+More
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Employees (est.) (Mar 2021)167(-2%)
Cybersecurity ratingCMore

Key People/Management at Shapeways

Peter Weijmarshausen

Peter Weijmarshausen

Chairman
Gregory Kress

Gregory Kress

CEO
Jennifer Walsh

Jennifer Walsh

CFO
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Shapeways Office Locations

Shapeways has offices in New York and Eindhoven
New York, NY, US (HQ)
44 W 28th St fl 12
Eindhoven, NL
3A Kanaaldijk-Zuid
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Shapeways Financials and Metrics

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Founding Date

2007

Shapeways total Funding

$106.3 m

Shapeways latest funding size

$30 m

Time since last funding

3 years ago

Shapeways investors

Index Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Presidio Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Lux Capital, Hewlett Packard Ventures, INKEF Capital
Shapeways's latest funding round in April 2018 was reported to be $30 m. In total, Shapeways has raised $106.3 m
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Shapeways Cybersecurity Score

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73/100

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Shapeways Company Culture

  • Overall Culture

    D+

    63/100

  • CEO Rating

    D-

    60/100

  • Compensation

    D

    55/100

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Shapeways News and Updates

February 10, 2021

Shapeways Scales On-Demand Manufacturing to Meet Diverse 3D Printing Applications

NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Shapeways, a leader in powering digital manufacturing, has reached important milestones in scaling its manufacturing solutions to meet diverse customer requirements worldwide. To date, the company has produced more than 20 million parts using 10...
June 26, 2020

Global 3D Printed Jewelry Market Report 2020-2024, Featuring Key Players Arlette Gold Ltd., Imaginarium Pvt. Ltd, Pipa Bella Accessories Pvt. Ltd and Shapeways Inc

DUBLIN, June 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global 3D Printed Jewelry Market 2020-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The 3D printed jewelry market is poised to grow by $ 1.95 billion during 2020-2024 progressing at a CAGR of 21% during the forecast period....
September 18, 2018

Shopify sellers can now offer on-demand 3D-printed goods via Shapeways

Shopify will enable sellers to offer on-demand 3D-printed goods via an integration with Shapeways. Shapeways, for the uninitiated, is a 3D printing platform for designing, creating, and selling all kinds of goods — it allows designers to upload their own 3D model designs, with support available from…
April 19, 2018

3D printing marketplace Shapeways raises a $30 million Series E

Investors, it seems, aren’t entirely soured on the world of 3D printing. The technology is still making progress in the enterprise sector, and Shapeways is certainly continuing to make a case for it in the world of online marketplaces. This morning, the New York-based company announced the closing o…
April 19, 2018

Shapeways raises $30 million to help creators build businesses powered by 3D printing

Shapeways, a 3D printing platform for designing, creating, and selling all manner of products, has raised $30 million in a series E round of funding led by Lux Capital. Existing investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Union Square Ventures, and Inkef Capital, also participated in the round. Founde…

Shapeways Blogs

April 08, 2021

BotFactory Bridges the Gap: 3D Printing PCBs from the Desktop

BotFactory began in a Brooklyn apartment, generating a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2015 that raised enough money to produce the... The post BotFactory Bridges the Gap: 3D Printing PCBs from the Desktop appeared first on Shapeways Blog.
April 06, 2021

High Definition Full Color: 3D Print in Ten Million Colors

Creating a new design and seeing it come to fruition with excellence through 3D printing means enjoying a quality product—and... The post High Definition Full Color: 3D Print in Ten Million Colors appeared first on Shapeways Blog.
April 01, 2021

From the Shapeways Secret Lab: Scientists Successfully 3D Print Designer Dogs

“Every dog must have his day.” – Jonathan Swift Today, scientists from the Shapeways Top Secret Development Lab are releasing... The post From the Shapeways Secret Lab: Scientists Successfully 3D Print Designer Dogs appeared first on Shapeways Blog.
March 30, 2021

Built on Customization: Quality Management at Shapeways

“The context of every customer order is really important to us.” Aidan O’Sullivan, Vice President of Operations at Shapeways Defining... The post Built on Customization: Quality Management at Shapeways appeared first on Shapeways Blog.
March 24, 2021

Everything You Need To Know About Fine Detail Plastic Material

Complex, personalized designs are a big draw for turning to 3D printing for creating scale models, miniature sets, and other... The post Everything You Need To Know About Fine Detail Plastic Material appeared first on Shapeways Blog.
March 11, 2021

3D Printing for Medical Applications: Products & Materials

Although the incredibly versatile technology of 3D printing was invented for engineers to enjoy prototyping at rapid speed, it has... The post 3D Printing for Medical Applications: Products & Materials appeared first on Shapeways Blog.
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 Shapeways Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was Shapeways founded?

    Shapeways was founded in 2007.

  • Who are Shapeways key executives?

    Shapeways's key executives are Peter Weijmarshausen, Gregory Kress and Jennifer Walsh.

  • How many employees does Shapeways have?

    Shapeways has 167 employees.

  • Who are Shapeways competitors?

    Competitors of Shapeways include Carbon, Xometry and Zmorph.

  • Where is Shapeways headquarters?

    Shapeways headquarters is located at 44 W 28th St fl 12, New York.

  • Where are Shapeways offices?

    Shapeways has offices in New York and Eindhoven.

  • How many offices does Shapeways have?

    Shapeways has 3 offices.