Shapeways Holdings, Inc. (SHPWQ)

Overview

Shapeways Holdings, Inc. operates as a powerhouse in the realm of digital manufacturing, offering a comprehensive platform called Otto that empowers users to convert digital designs into tangible products through 3D printing and other additive manufacturing techniques. Founded in 2008 with its headquarters in New York, the company extends its innovative services globally, catering to a wide range of industries including medical, consumer products, robotics, architecture, aerospace, gaming, drones, education, and jewelry. By leveraging advanced manufacturing technologies, Shapeways Holdings, Inc. aims to revolutionize the way products are designed, produced, and delivered, making customized and complex designs more accessible to a broad audience.

Products and Services

• End-to-End Digital Manufacturing Platform (Otto)

  This platform enables users to seamlessly transform digital designs into physical products. It encompasses a range of additive manufacturing services, presenting a revolutionary approach to product creation.

• Additive Manufacturing Services

  Shapeways offers a variety of 3D printing and rapid prototyping services, alongside professional design services. This suite of options provides flexibility and innovation in creating custom products.

• Traditional Manufacturing Services

  Aside from its cutting-edge 3D printing capabilities, the company also provides conventional manufacturing services. These include injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, urethane and vacuum casting, CNC machining, and machine tooling, catering to a broad spectrum of production needs.

• Selective Laser Sintering Materials

  The materials offered include nylon 12, thermoplastic polyurethane, polypropylene, thermoplastic elastomer, and nylon 11, designed for robust and flexible product applications.

• Binder Jetting Materials

  Materials such as stainless steel, steel, and sandstone are available for binder jetting processes, enabling the creation of intricate details and strong products.

• Multi-jet Fusion Materials

  This service offers high-quality, durable materials for creating complex and detailed products efficiently.

• Stereolithography Materials

  Materials like accura 60, accura xtreme, and accura xtreme 200 are used for stereolithography processes, known for their precision and fine details.

• Selective Laser Melting Material

  Shapeways provides aluminum for selective laser melting, catering to needs for lightweight, yet strong products.

• Material Jetting Materials

  The company offers fine detail plastic, multi-color polyjet, and high definition full color options for detailed and colorful product applications.

• Wax Casting Materials

  A variety of metals including copper, platinum, gold, silver, bronze, brass, rhodium, and gold plated brass are available for wax casting, ideal for jewelry and detailed metal components.