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CEO @Shapeways. I love 3D printers, creating stuff, personalized production, the internet and a good conversation.

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by ceramicwombat
 
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by Bathsheba
The best triply periodic minimal surface ever!

I put a bigger one here.

 
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by TheoJansen
The third public evolution of the Animaris Geneticus Parvus. #7 has evolved legs, with pointy feet instead of flat. Featuring a fully working Theo Jansen mechanism as used in his work "the Rhinoceros".
Also see our new Propeller Propulsion add-on, to have your Strandbeest walk autonomously!

The mechanism is printed assembled, and will work without further assembly right after birth from the printer.

A few tips to consider:

- After birth there might be a little powder left in some joints, or it might not go supersmooth. This will fix itself after the animal has a little bit of practice!

- Some surfaces work better than others. The legs require a little friction, and a flat surface. So for example: A rough table or floor, thin flat carpeting, or a thin rubber sheet. It will slip on a too smooth surface.

- The best way to push it is by its nameplate. Do not push down, but forward.

- The beest is light, but quite strong. It can actually be dropped without breaking. It is not a "toy" however, and not suitable for children. The 3D printer material is easy to stain so clean hands are advised.
 
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by yanying
Ball trapped in a spiral cage
 
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by curvecreative

Nanolet

Everyone's wearing their Nano on their wrist nowadays, now you can wear it on a one part 3D printed nano bracelet.

The NANOLET simply wraps around your wrist and fits snugly up to your hand which is perfect for running and everyday use. An alternative to the plethora of nano watches that are around now.

Featured on: Mashable , Cult of Mac , Yanko Design and many more.

Suitable for medium sized wrists. Available in a range of colors

Medium is for a wrist of circumference 165mm - 185mm. The best way to measure your wrist is to wrap a piece of string around your wrist, mark it and then measure it. Maximum wrist size is 190mm.

Unboxing Video here

Click here for OTHER SIZES

Click here to visit our site

Or click here to keep up to date on Facebook

Interested in buying Nanolets in BULK at reduced price? For LARGE , MEDIUM and SMALL

 
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by Bathsheba
A pendant for metal printing.  I have trouble believing that these are photos and not renders...something about this object feels very unlikely.
 
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by isohedral

An espresso cup specially designed with fins, to ensure the successful deployment of your rocket fuel. All systems are go! Paraboloid bowl holds approximately 1.5 fl oz. or 45 mL. (Note that I previously claimed the cup held 60 mL. While my 3D modelling software still reports that as the internal volume, some combination of the printing process and glazing is robbing me of internal volume. Contact me if you'd be interested in a larger, more expensive 60 mL cup.)

After receiving feedback from Shapeways, I've created a slightly revised model for the cup. I'm told that this model will be easier to print and glaze, leading to a more reliable product. The changes are minor -- it's a little wider, a little heavier, and has more rounding on edges that were previously sharp (a 3D rendering shows the differences above).

Update (April 13th, 2013): The cup has had a great run on Shapeways, and I deeply appreciate the attention and positive feedback it has received. The bad news is that I've got to stop offering it for sale here. The good news is that the cup is now available commercially! It's being manufactured by Fred and Friends, sold under the name "Blast Off! Espresso Cup Set". It's already available for purchase online (perpetualkid.com, thinkgeek.com), and I'm sure you'll be able to find it in your favourite housewares store soon.

 
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by Bathsheba
A Klein bottle.
Warning: this Klein bottle does not open beers, it just looks cute. 
The Klein Bottle Opener is here on Shapeways or here on Bathsheba.com.
A bigger bottle is here.
 
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by Whystler
The nocturnal (or nocturlabe) is a very old instrument for telling time at night by measuring the stars. While concept is ancient, this design is all original. It is fully functional (all dials move properly) and meant to be worn as a pendant. This is now available for sale, as it has been tested and works nicely.

How to Use the Nocturnal:

The top of the nocturnal is where you see a bit of a ring around a spike. This ring can be strung with a chain and makes it possible to wear the nocturnal as a pendant. When reading the nocturnal, this end of the piece should always be up.

Your first step is to set the outermost dial on the date. The months are shown as letters, with January and December at the top, and the progression of the months running *counterclockwise*. Note that the exact position of the letter actually marks the middle of that month. Look closer at the piece and you will see the line that separates the months between the letters.

Now, hold your nocturnal up to the starry night sky, making sure that the date is still properly set. Locate the North Star centred in the hole in the middle of the Nocturnal. Then use the central dial (the one that looks like a pointer) to point to the two stars at the end of the bowl of the *big* dipper.

Once you have this all set. Look closer at the pointer and you will see that within the pointer is an eliptical ring and within this is a smaller pointer. This smaller pointer points to a roman numeral, which shows you the time.

Note again, that the roman numeral is centred on the middle of the hour. So, if the little pointer points in the centre of the numeral, it is in fact half past.

So now you can tell time at night without a powered time piece. This is great for night owls, vampires, and those who appreciate a gothic or steampunk look.
 
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by jbobrow
Since the response has been so great. I am raising funds on Kickstarter to offer a more refined product with nickel plating and milled from steel. Click here to support my Kickstarter

Even if you would like to order the 3D printed version here, please consider backing the Kickstarter to help me launch the product more affordably and with greater fidelity.

Have a new MacBook? Here's a little tool to help you keep a MagSafe adapter on you at all times :) And here is a link to the converter just in case, Apple Store MagSafe Converter
 
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by Bathsheba
A theorem walks into a bar...
The Klein Bottle is a mathematical joke: a surface with only one side. This one feels just right in your hand and opens bottles with ease and style. Built to last in steel, it's the perfect touch for any math fan's kitchen.

Yes, it really works!

Klein not-a-bottle-opener is here.

 
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by MichielCornelissen
Tool, symbol or both?

The bits on this pendant are based on actual bit sizes - including an IKEA standard tool - so 'a bit cross' can be used for light jobs. Just remember the steel isn't tempered like 'real' tool bits and tolerances may vary.

I recommend using it with a red leather cord of about 78 cm/ 31 inch.

If you are new to the Shapeways website: to order you will be asked to create an account (it's easy).
 
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by MichielCornelissen
Tool, symbol or both?

The bits on this pendant are based on actual bit sizes - including an IKEA standard tool - so 'a bit cross' can be used for light jobs. Just remember the steel isn't tempered like 'real' tool bits and tolerances may vary.

I recommend using it with a red leather cord of about 78 cm/ 31 inch.

If you are new to the Shapeways website: to order you will be asked to create an account (it's easy).
 
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by nautsch
interlocked cubes. beam strength is about 1.2 millimeters.

This is very easy to create, but looks quite cool.
 
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by TheoJansen
The first public evolution of the Animaris Geneticus Parvus, #5. Featuring a fully working Theo Jansen mechanism as used in his work "the Rhinoceros". The mechanism is printed assembled, and will work without further assembly right after birth from the printer.
Also see our new Propeller Propulsion add-on, to have your Strandbeest walk autonomously!

A few tips to consider:

- After birth there might be a little powder left in some joints, or it might not go supersmooth. This will fix itself after the animal has a little bit of practice!

- Some surfaces work better than others. The legs require a little friction, and a flat surface. So for example: A rough table or floor, thin flat carpeting, or a thin rubber sheet. 

- The best way to push it is by its nameplate. Do not push down, but forward
 
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by stop4stuff
Inspired by the well known mobius strip (discovered by August Ferdinand Möbius in 1858), an interest in the unusual, and 3D modelling, I created the Twin Rail mobius pendant.

A half shell and 3 rails form a bearing-like structure to encapsulate a train of 6mm balls in a mind-warping cage with a twisting, fascinating movement bringing to life the only pendent of its kind in the world.

Includes a 4mm loop for attaching to a necklace or leather cord.

See the photographs with retro-fitted 31 6mm chrome steel ball bearings... in the bottom photo, the balls have been heated until they 'blue'... check out the video to see how they move by clicking on the little icon below the camera above.

Also available smaller and in silver, Twin Rail Mobius Pendant - small


Note: this item is the shell alone, you will need to aquire and fit the balls (31 x 6mm or 29 x 1/4 in) as well as a suitable necklace to hang it from, a 3mm leather cord works well.
 
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by GothamSmith
Bicycle Chainring Cufflinks perfect for use in a French cuff shirt.
 
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by nervoussystem
A fine network of vessels defines the surface of this crescent-shaped pendant which was inspired by how veins form in leaves. The densely interconnected structure is at once airy and strong.

It is a part of Hyphae, a collection of 3D printed artifacts constructed of rhizome-like networks. Inspired by the vein structures that carry fluids through organisms from the leaves of plants to our own circulatory systems, we created a simulation which uses physical growth principles to build sculptural, organic structures. Starting from an initial seed and a surface, we grow a hierarchical network where nodes constantly branch and merge.

Watch the video below to see the the form was created.

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If you are interested in purchasing the necklace with the chain, please buy from our website
nylon plastic version: http://n-e-r-v-o-u-s.com/shop/product.php?code=85
sterling silver version: http://n-e-r-v-o-u-s.com/shop/product.php?code=96
 
If you purchase directly from Shapeways it will not come with a chain.

 
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by Egant
When is the last time there has been an innovation in buttons? Answer, just now! This button not only holds your shirt together, but it also holds the cord for your ear buds and helps to keep them in your ears. Works for apple ear buds, and any cords with a 2 mm diameter.
 
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by stefdevos
This detailed model of the moon is hollow and therefore very price efficient. It will balance on a small gap on the bottom. You can also hang it on a wire using a bent paperclip. See video and images. Made for full color sandstone.
 
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by byShapeways
Draw your earrings and we will turn them into 3d.
Instructions:
1) Download Sketch Sheet
2) Scan the sketch sheet and save the image.
3) Click "Personalize" and upload the image.
4) Order your ring in your choice of material. Shapeways will turn your drawing into a printable 3D model, and ship it to you.
 
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by virtox
Cubichain bracelet (for custom sizes)
Interlocked cubes form a playful and delicate chain.
This unique eye-catcher will keep you distracted all day long :-)

Available in
Polished: sparkly white, coral red, royal blue, hot pink and violet purple.
Rough: black.

Details
Bracelet thickness: 8mm/0.3".
Minimal material thickness >1.0mm
Inner length: 14 to 24cm/5.5 to 9.4 Inch.
Actual length may vary about 5%, but material will stretch a little bit.

Which size?
Take a piece of string or measuring tape and wrap it around the widest part of your hand, as if putting on a bracelet. See example photo above.
Mark where it overlaps and measure the distance between the marks in cm.
For inches to cm -> multiply by 2.54.
Enter this cm value in the Inner Length field.

Popular sizes
You can order most popular sizes directly via the links below, this is cheaper and faster!
XS 14 cm/ 5.5 inch
S 16 cm/ 6.3 inch
M 18 cm/ 7.1 inch
L 20cm/ 7.9 inch
XL 22cm/ 8.7 inch
XXL 24cm / 9.4 inch

A matching necklace available here:
Cubichain Necklace 8

Remove Label
To aid in production and sorting the model will be labeled with a ring with info. You can cut of this ring with a strong pair of cutters/scissors.
 
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by thehumanhive
A tribute to papercraft artist Haruki Nakamura's sculpture, Gear's Heart. The assembled heart measures 8.5 cm in height (8.5 cm x 8.2 cm x 5.1 cm).
 
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by Bathsheba
Found on an alien beach. Left by what creature?

A bigger model is here.
 
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by Bathsheba
A delightful surface: the gyroid put through a simple inverse transformation. It's ellipsoidal on the outside, and there is a sphere taken out of the center, which is difficult to see; for otherwise it would be infinitely tiny inside, and therefore unprintable.
 
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by kspaho
Ever lose the little plate with nowhere to put your cup of espresso? It's confusing. Designed to eliminate the need for a plate or coaster, the plateless espresso cup can sit directly on the table without leaving a ring behind. Without the plate, you can move from room to room with your espresso and still have one free hand. You'll find yourself wondering why espresso cups ever got involved with the little plates in the first place. Can hold up to 90ml.
 
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by MindEversion
A borromeanring-minimal surface in honeycomb style. Now i have one in a half size too.
 
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by alienology
Clothoid.A lamp is created by a mathematical curve formula and then that spline is lofted in 3d CAD software. Resulting form is parametric and adjustable in almost infinite number of combinations.

You can imagine this 3D form as afterimage of one single point in space as it moves, self-intersecting and rotating around, creating this 3D object. Whole shade form is actually one single line... wrapping around itself. Whole 3d printed light shade is created in one piece.

This lamp is available for purchase now on Shapeways. What you will get from Shapeways is 3D printed lamp shade only.

NOTE: Lamp base will be sent separately. Use "contact designer" button on upper right of this page... or send us e-mail to > info (at) alienology.com
 
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by virtox
A hanging cup for your double espresso the morning after ;-)
It's in such a state that it cannot stand on it's own, so it really needs some support.
Luckily it has :-)
When you order, you will get the Hangover cup and the matching stand in glazed ceramics.

Printed Ceramics
With the current process, the round bottom on the cup will likely show some minor pits in the glazing from a small tripod it stands on during the baking.
And the bottom of the stand/saucer has rougher structure.
The rest of the glazing is fully covering, so it's safe to drink from.

Also available as a more sober version (standalone)

The cup is designed for a double espresso(60 ml), but can hold a maximum of about 90 ml.

Check out this photo of black version here
 
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by joabaldwin
A compound mobius strip created out of 36 interlocking mobius strips.

All segments are thin mobius strips, and they weave and interlock perfectly through the spaces left between them. Highly complex, and a headache to look at, yet it possesses an inherent mathematical simplicity and beauty.

This model is 3d printed out of a sintered vinyl plastic, which makes it very resilient and bendable. It won't break if you drop it.
 
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by LincolnK
Have you ever experienced such a great love for someone that it felt as if your heart was going to burst through your chest? It can even feel as if your entire rib-cage is now filled with your heart.
Inspired by my own experience of falling in love, this is a true artistic expression of a deep and pure love.

Makes a meaningful gift for yourself or that very special loved one.

(Pictured with a necklace. Price is for pendant only)

Featured at multiple design shows including Dutch Design Week, Maker Faire, World Maker Faire, SIGGRAPH, and more!

A smaller version is available both as earrings and as a pendant.
 
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by noesis
The CardCase is now customizable! See Below

The CardCase for the IPhone 4 does what other card carrying IPhone cases can do and then some!

The sleek, patent pending, snap-on case not only protects your IPhone, but can also replaces your wallet or current business card holder and the integrated card slot on the side allows you to use any available card as an instant stand in portrait or landscape mode! Perfect for watching movies on the go, Facetime chatting, or using your IPhone as an alarm clock!

The CardCase can comfortably hold 2 credit or ID cards, or 4-5 business cards, and works perfectly with either the AT&T or Verizon IPhone versions.

And the CardCase is now customizable! When ordering you can change the side text to anything you'd like up to 15 characters (company name, twitter username, real name etc.) you can also choose the text orientation and alignment.

Designed by Noesis Design Lab and manufactured by Shapeways, this durable nylon polyamide case has a unique look and grippy feel to help keep your IPhone (and cards) safe.

The case is shipped worldwide directly from Shapeways.
Available in a multitude of colors If you don't specify a color, the default is white

 
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by arthurditlef
Now you can bring home 3D Printing in style.

3D Photo Frame
is manufactured in strong and flexible polyamide, using SLS (or Selective Laser Sintering) 3D printing technology. That's right, each 3D Photo Frame is produced in a machine by printing a digital file layer by layer into a physical object especially for you. This unique manufacturing process makes possible to create the 3D Photo Frame in a single piece without the need to assemble. It also enables to produce the 3D Photo Frame in demand, so it is manufactured only when you buy it and delivered directly to your home. It is made to support photo size 102x152 mm (4x6 inches).

Colors
are always available in white and black, plus Shapeways seasonal colors.

* Due the material's flexibility, it is advised to use 2 support points in each end, rather than 1 in the middle to keep the straight line look
 
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by RemivanOers
CLIP-IT for iPhone -US edition-

Your charge buddy on the go.

Clip-it for iPhone converts your iPhone charger to a wall dock; making sure that you can easily charge your phone at every wall socket. Unfurnished rooms, hotels and conference rooms are no longer a problem.

Clip-it makes use of your existing Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable. Simply snap it in and lock it by clipping it to your charger. Clip-it is perfectly engineered to hold the latest two generations of original 30 pin Apple charging cables.

Clip-it US is designed for the iPhone 4 & iPhone 4S and the included Apple USB Power Adapter (US version).

The European version of Clip-it is available here.


Clip-it is manufactured by innovative 3D-printing in tough but lightweight polyamide. The surface has a fine texture. The product will be shipped in basic Shapeways packaging. Some powder residue from the 3D-printing process may be found on the product itself; if this is the case, it should be easy to clean off with small tooth sticks & brushes. When you ordered Clip-it in colour it might be wise to clean it with water under the tap, so the dyeing pigments that might still be on the product don’t colour your white Apple gadgets. For further information & support contact the Shapeways customer service.
 
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by rinblad
A pendant in the shape of a tree, with some of the roots creating a garland around it. This unique pendant can stand on a surface or be hung in a necklace for any occasion. Currently on display in the 3DEA popup store at the Eventi hotel.
 
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by thehumanhive
A ball consisting of twelve gears that rotate interdependently. Once assembled, the ball measures 4.3 cm in diameter (4.3 cm x 4.3 cm x 4.3 cm).
 
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