## Additive Manufacturing 2.0 Is Here

We’re at an inflection point, welcoming the next generation of manufacturing technology. The technologies of Industry 4.0 are now feeding into a specific new concept: Additive Manufacturing 2.0.

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## Making the Call in Mass Production: 3D Printing or Traditional Manufacturing?

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.

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## Outstanding 3D Printing Materials Enhance Product Design and Development

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.

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## Custom 3D Printing with PBT: Five Key Learning Points

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.’

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## Shapeways Launches OTTO for Comprehensive Fulfillment in 3D Printing

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

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