3D Printing Industry

Medical 3D Printing Applications and Benefits

January 3, 2023

Numerous studies demonstrate the effectiveness of 3D printing in medicine. Products like 3D printed medical models and surgical guides may decrease time in the operating room, saving thousands of dollars per case. Learn additional benefits here.

Reducing Waste and Enhancing 3D Printing Sustainability

December 28, 2022

Not only does 3D printing reduce costs and time in development and production, it helps reduce waste and enhances sustainability. Learn how material waste is significantly reduced and also the supporting material.

3D Printed Figurines

December 22, 2022

The demand for 3D printed figurines, from action figures to pieces made for dollhouses, at Shapeways has been surging. Designing figurines for 3D printing can be as simple–or as complex–as you want them to be.

Design Tips for 3D Metal Printing

December 20, 2022

The 3D printing industry is booming and expected to reach $76.17 billion by 2030. Within this space, metal 3D printing is forecast to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.9% through 2030. Shapeways offers design tips specifically for 3D metal printing.

Additive Manufacturing Technology

December 15, 2022

Shapeways offers 11 different additive manufacturing technologies, providing options for 90 different materials and finishes. Some of these industrial technologies include Binder Jetting, Material Jetting, Multi Jet Fusion, and Selective Laser Melting.