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 Ratings3.2More
Overall CultureD+More
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Employees (est.) (Jan 2021)173
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, Long Island City and Eindhoven
New York, NY, US (HQ)
44 W 28th St fl 12
Long Island City, NY, US
30-02, 48th Ave
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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C

74/100

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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

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

January 20, 2021

3D Printing for Your Business: Nylon 12 vs. ABS

Materials like ABS and Nylon 12 [Versatile Plastic] are considered industry standards. Both are favorites of 3D printing users at... The post 3D Printing for Your Business: Nylon 12 vs. ABS appeared first on Shapeways Blog.
January 14, 2021

From Quarantine to The Queen’s Gambit: It’s Game on for 3D Designers Channeling Chess

Are you tired of staring at the same old lineup of rooks, knights, and bishops? As Beth Harmon (the pivotal... The post From Quarantine to The Queen’s Gambit: It’s Game on for 3D Designers Channeling Chess appeared first on Shapeways Blog.
January 12, 2021

Four Reasons Why 3D Printing Is Ideal for E-Commerce

Setting up your own e-commerce business may be daunting at first, and in more conventional settings, it could be challenging... The post Four Reasons Why 3D Printing Is Ideal for E-Commerce appeared first on Shapeways Blog.
January 08, 2021

Using Powder Materials to Create 3D Printed Molds for Casting

Why powder-based materials continue to be so present in 3D printing Powder-based methods in 3D printing, generally revolving around technology... The post Using Powder Materials to Create 3D Printed Molds for Casting appeared first on Shapeways Blog.
January 05, 2021

SLS: An In-Depth Guide to Powerful Industrial 3D Printing

The who and why of 3D printing technologies Most brilliant innovations come about not by whim or random tinkering, but... The post SLS: An In-Depth Guide to Powerful Industrial 3D Printing appeared first on Shapeways Blog.
December 30, 2020

Industrial 3D Printing: The Power and Benefits of Additive Manufacturing

The History While so much in life is completely unpredictable, one thing is for sure: change will occur. As humans... The post Industrial 3D Printing: The Power and Benefits of Additive Manufacturing 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 173 employees.

  • Who are Shapeways competitors?

    Competitors of Shapeways include Carbon, Xometry and Objective3D.

  • 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, Long Island City and Eindhoven.

  • How many offices does Shapeways have?

    Shapeways has 3 offices.