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A year of progress, a purpose refined

August 7, 2025

One year after helping to bring Shapeways home, our CEO Marleen reflects on what’s changed and why our B2B manufacturing…

The Expert Guide to Wax Casting

September 15, 2022

Also referred to as Investment Casting, Lost Wax Casting is a fast and economical technique where a single metal object is cast from a wax model. This has become central to metal 3D printing technology.

What Is Bulk 3D Printing? – A Complete Guide

November 4, 2020

Bulk manufacturing is, quite simply, manufacturing in bulk quantities. “Bulk” can mean anything from two pieces to two million (or…

Why 3D Printing Is Key For Mass Customizable Products

August 19, 2020

Consumers in today’s market expect more and more for their products and experiences to be tailored to them, and to…

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