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Ten Ways to Ensure Printability of Your 3D Model

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.

A Comprehensive Guide to Industrial 3D Printing with Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)

Highly resistant to wear and tear, while offering excellent abrasion-resistance, TPU is a fantastic choice for 3D printing, especially in the automotive and footwear industries. Shapeways 3D prints TPU via both Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and Multi Jet Fusion (MJF).

Polypropylene: A Material Guide

Suited for rapid prototyping, polypropylene (Polypropylene) is rising in popularity as a strong and durable 3D printing material. Polypropylene offers a range of applications in the automotive and medical spaces.

Celebrating Women’s History Month

In celebrating Women’s History Month and the extraordinary women who have played critical roles in American history, we would also like to take that recognition one step further in shining a light on the women who have been so instrumental in the success of Shapeways.

3D Print On-Demand to Fend off Supply Chain and Warehouse Woes

Nearly everyone is being impacted by supply chain issues. On-demand manufacturing is an advantage that is built into 3D printing technology, offering businesses the competitive opportunity to avoid supply chain problems.