Shapeways Holdings Inc (SHPSQ)

Overview

Shapeways Holdings, Inc., established in 2008 and headquartered in New York, New York, has been at the forefront of utilizing 3D printing and digital manufacturing technologies to transform digital designs into physical products. Operating globally, Shapeways offers a comprehensive suite of services that cater to a diverse range of industries including medical, consumer, robotics, architecture, aerospace, gaming, drones, education, and jewelry. Despite its innovative business model and wide industry application, Shapeways Holdings, Inc. filed for Chapter 7 liquidation in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on July 2, 2024.

Products and Services

• Additive Manufacturing Services:

  Including 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and design services aimed at transforming digital models into tangible products quickly and efficiently.

• Traditional Manufacturing Services:

  Encompassing injection molding, sheet metal, urethane and vacuum casting, CNC machining, and machine tooling, offering versatility in production methods beyond 3D printing.

• Selective Laser Sintering Materials:

  Offering materials like nylon 12, thermoplastic polyurethane, polypropylene, thermoplastic elastomer, and nylon 11 for durable and versatile 3D printed products.

• Binder Jetting Materials:

  Including stainless steel, steel, and sandstone, allowing for the creation of robust metal and composite objects with unique properties.

• Multi-Jet Fusion Materials:

  Provided to enable the production of high-quality, functional prototypes and final parts with excellent mechanical properties.

• Stereolithography Materials:

  Such as accura 60, accura xtreme, and accura xtreme 200, for producing parts with fine details and smooth surface finishes.

• Selective Laser Melting Material:

  Aluminum material option offered for creating lightweight, complex geometries and precise metal parts.

• Material Jetting Materials:

  Including fine detail plastic, multi-color polyjet, and high definition full color for producing accurate, high-resolution prototypes and parts in vibrant colors.

• Wax Casting Materials:

  Comprising copper, platinum, gold, silver, bronze, brass, rhodium, and gold plated brass, suited for jewelry and intricate detailed parts requiring fine finishes.