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From Maker Faires to meetups to online hangouts, since joining the Shapeways Community Team I\u2019ve been inspired and and motivated by the dynamic community of creatives, makers, and 3D printing experts that that make Shapeways who we are. It\u2019s my passion to connect creative people to opportunities and resources and at Shapeways I\u2019m proud to work on projects that reach out, engage and connect our community members. If you want to be a 3D printing leader and want to get more involved in Shapeways, here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n

\"Shapeways<\/a><\/p>\n

Check out our new Community<\/a> page for a quick reference for upcoming Shapeways events around the world and links to our blog, forums and tutorials, as well as other community highlights.<\/p>\n

\"Scotland<\/a><\/p>\n

Join us for World Meetup Weekend, being held October 24 to 26. World meetup weekend is your chance to join the worldwide 3D printing party with Shapeways community members. Host an event to share the spark of 3D printing and design with your community, whether a happy hour show and tell, a talk or a hands-on workshop – whatever you feel will help share and spread the 3D printing love! Register as a host and receive expert event planning guidance, as well as cool Shapeways swag. Fill out this quick volunteer host form<\/a> by September 30 and we\u2019ll send you more information!<\/p>\n

\"Meetup<\/a><\/p>\n

On Friday, October 24 in New York City we\u2019ll be kicking off World Meetup Weekend with the first ever Shapeways Small Business Symposium. This all-day symposium will focus on entrepreneurial and design inspiration, as well as the practical side of building a business with 3D printing. Speakers will include top Shapeways community members and Shapeways staff experts on design, materials and marketing. We plan to livestream the event for our community around the world. A happy hour will follow! More details to come very soon, so save the date and mark your calendar for a day of learning, networking and inspiration.<\/p>\n

\"Shapeways<\/a><\/p>\n

If you are interested in being a on the inside track when it comes to Shapeways events, news, and want to share your love of 3D printing with the world, I invite you to join Shapeways Crew. Crew members live all over the world and are the epitome of what Shapeways stands for: innovative, inspiring, helpful, welcoming, and fun! They get the inside scoop on what\u2019s new at Shapeways and 3D Printing and get to hang out with some of the most passionate, incredible people in the 3D printing and design field. Crew members organize and attend events on behalf of Shapeways and contribute regularly to the Shapeways blog and tutorial hub. Want to join us? Just fill out this survey<\/a>.<\/p>\n

So hope you can join us this fall as a host for World Meetup Weekend, joining us for our Small Business Symposium, becoming part of Shapeways Crew,<\/a> or by engaging on our forums<\/a> or right here, on the blog!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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