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Triton Dynamics: 3D Printed Swimming Flipper for Amputees

September 26, 2018

Designing a prosthetic of any kind is far from an easy task. But developing one with a pivoting ankle that’s…

3D Printed Robots – A Case Study in Democratizing Mechanics

September 20, 2018

The task: Create an affordable gearbox to assist in robotics, wind turbines and other fields that could deliver a high…

EDU Program Spotlight: Maria Carrion and Núria Diago

August 21, 2018

With the help of Shapeways, student designers Maria Carrion and Núria Diago were able to take their project, Be (in…

University Students Change the Game With Parametric Chess Piece Designs

September 6, 2017

3D printing chess pieces is nothing new. However, it does make a great class exercise to teach students about parametric…

Shapeways EDU Fall 2016 Grant Winners!

November 16, 2016

We are pleased to announce the Fall 2016 EDU Grant Winners. The Shapeways EDU Grant provides $1000 in printing support,…