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Shapeways Introduces Beta for New Online Consumer Co-Creation Community & Do-It-Yourself (DIY) 3D Printing
(Marketwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) EINDHOVEN, THE NETHERLANDS, July 23 / MARKET WIRE/ --
Today, Shapeways announces the
launch of a private beta for their new co-creation service and community at
www.Shapeways.com. For the first time budding artists, architects, product
designers and dabbling consumers alike can easily order their 3D designs as
physical objects in an inspiring and affordable way. Whether it's creating
a new utensil, the ultimate toy or a wacky piece of art, with Shapeways
users can Do-It-Yourself (DIY) online. Using 3D printing (Rapid
Manufacturing), Shapeways can produce almost any design users choose to
upload.
Shapeways.com helps users import and modify designs made by popular 3D
modeling software; currently accepted formats include STL, Collada, X3D.
With a few clicks, Shapeways checks whether the submitted objects can be
produced and provides a real-time cost estimate (average cost is $50-$150).
Users can easily optimize the production cost of their design before they
order by selecting the desired material and size. Within ten working days
the tangible product will be produced and delivered to the consumer
globally. Initially, the objects can be created in White Strong & Flexible
(SLS), Cream Robust (FDM), White Detail and Transparent detail (both
Objet); color and additional materials will soon follow.
"With Web 2.0 enabling user-generated content and co-creation, we feel
Shapeways provides the next logical step for the consumer co-creation
trend," says Peter Weijmarshausen, CEO of Shapeways. "We are very proud to
invite users to sign up for our (Beta) service. After they join our
community they can experience the next generation of product creation,
from PC screen to reality."
"I have made designs virtually all my life," comments Sacha Goedegebure,
professional designer and 3D enthusiast. "It was almost a futuristic
experience to actually have it produced at Shapeways.com and being able to
touch and feel it for the very first time!"
The Shapeways community is a source of creative inspiration and advice; you
can download 3D ideas and share or discuss your designs with fellow
members. The site beta launch is by private invite only; users can sign up
for consideration to enter the Shapeways community at
http://www.shapeways.com/beta.
About Shapeways
Shapeways is the first online consumer co-creation community. Harnessing
the power of a global network of production service partners, Shapeways
ensures the most cost-efficient, reliable manufacturing and order
fulfillment for digital manufacturing today. Shapeways is spinning-out from
the Lifestyle Incubator of Royal Philips Electronics, located in Eindhoven,
The Netherlands.
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