We have changed some calculations in our 3D upload and pricing software. Everything that you have already uploaded will keep its old price, and only new uploads will be affected by this change.

There are 2 main changes:

• Overlapping parts are no longer charged double
• Hollow objects without a hole are now regarded as solid

Want to know more, read the latest multiple shell merge blogpost.

To mark the 2010 100% Design in London, Shapeways has teamed up with Despoke to celebrate Contemporary Design through 3D Printing.

Finalists in The 2010 Shapeways Despoke 100% Design Contest will get their design 3D printed by Shapeways and get invaluable exposure on the Despoke & 100% Design London websites and the winner will receive 3D Printing coupons to the value of $100.

More info on the 100% Design Contest and how to enter.

We already have well over 200 YouTube movies on www.shapeways.com. Thank you for all your entries and keep filiming and uploading them to your product pages.

During yesterday's Shapeways live, we featured Shapedad's latest video "The making of the Love Seat .." and awarded him a $25 voucher, as we loved the way he made a fun, personal and inspiring story about the creation of his latest product.

We have created a page on Meetup.com, where we can keep you informed about events where you can meet us or fellow 3D print & design enthusiast.

Meetup allows you to:

• See which meetups Shapeways is planning
• Set up your own meetups
• RSVP to meetups you find interesting and would like to attend

Also, don't forget to check out our new community page, which now includes a timer to count down to the next Shapeways live.

Our contest has now ended, all entries can be found in our Draw your own earrings gallery. We will be announcing the winners by 16 August 2010, so remember to come back to check if you have won your pair in 3D printed silver or in any of our other materials.

Even if you shouldn't win, creating your own earrings is only $7.50.