
Shapeways
Shapeways is a digital manufacturing platform that allows individuals and businesses to create custom products through 3D printing. Users can upload designs, choose materials, and have their items produced and shipped directly to them. It serves as both a marketplace for designers to sell their creations and a manufacturing service providing access to advanced 3D printing technologies. By streamlining the production process, Shapeways makes it easier for innovative ideas to be turned into tangible objects, supporting everything from prototypes to custom jewelry, electronics enclosures, and art pieces.