3D Printing Industry

3D Printing Sustainability: Encouraging Change for the Future

April 21, 2022

Sustainability is vital to improving and maintaining global ecological balance. To contribute to sustainability in 3D printing, Shapeways relies on recyclable thermoplastics. Shapeways also takes advantage of digital files as opposed to physical ones to simplify the supply chain.

3D Printed Prosthetics and Orthotics: Preferred for Customized Fit and Function

April 19, 2022

Shapeways focuses on customization and the best fit possible for wearers of 3D printed prosthetics and 3D printed orthotics. Learn about everything that goes into creating intensively customized 3D printed hands and arms.

3D Printing in High Definition Full Color: Ten Million Reasons

April 14, 2022

3D print designers are no longer limited to just basic white or clear or a handful of monochromatic options. Today, over ten million color options are available with High Definition Full Color.

Streamlining Marketiger’s Full-Color 3D Printing Solutions

April 12, 2022

Established in 2016, Marketiger purchased their first full-color Mimaki DUJ-553 just as 3D printing was becoming mainstream. Marketiger quickly became a verified partner in manufacturing with Shapeways, which facilitated large scale 3D printing production.

10 Printability Tips for Your 3D Model

April 5, 2022

Often, the biggest concern in the 3D printing process is simply ensuring that 3D models are printable. In our guide, learn ten ways to ensure printability of your 3D model, including how to choose straightforward software and how to create compatible files.