# 3D Printing Industry

## [Making the Call in Mass Production: 3D Printing or Traditional Manufacturing?](/content/blog/making-the-call-in-mass-production-3d-printing-or-traditional-manufacturing/index.html)

November 8, 2021

The decision making process may depend on a traditional manufacturer exploring 3D printing services like Shapeways in order to make new offerings available to their customer base, or a dedicated 3D printing enthusiast may be dealing with larger volumes in terms of orders and wondering if they should make the move to injection molding.

## [Outstanding 3D Printing Materials Enhance Product Design and Development](/content/blog/outstanding-3d-printing-materials-enhance-product-design-and-development/index.html)

November 3, 2021

In early 2021, Shapeways marked a great milestone, 3D printing over 21 million parts for over 1 million customers worldwide. This achievement was made possible by our base of incredibly inspiring customers enjoying access to the wide range of resources available at Shapeways, beginning with a long and growing inventory of notable materials.

## [Custom 3D Printing with PBT: Five Key Learning Points](/content/blog/custom-3d-printing-with-pbt-five-key-learning-points/index.html)

October 28, 2021

Shapeways recently co-hosted a webinar with Covestro, a leading materials manufacturer, to put the spotlight on ‘High Performance Designing with PBT 3D Printed Material.’

## [Shapeways Launches OTTO for Comprehensive Fulfillment in 3D Printing](/content/blog/shapeways-launches-otto-for-comprehensive-fulfillment-in-3d-printing/index.html)

October 18, 2021

Created for manufacturers by manufacturers, OTTO Software has served as the driving force behind the exciting momentum at Shapeways. If…

## [SLA 3D Printing Materials: Focus on the Finer Details](/content/blog/sla-3d-printing-materials-focus-on-the-finer-details/index.html)

October 12, 2021

For designers and engineers who understand how to lean into the many benefits of SLA, the results can be impressive for manufacturing precise, high-quality industrial parts that require smooth surface finishes and more intricate detail than others.

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