{"id":39955,"date":"2019-09-23T10:45:39","date_gmt":"2019-09-23T14:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/?p=39955"},"modified":"2019-09-23T10:49:32","modified_gmt":"2019-09-23T14:49:32","slug":"create-repair-optimize-3d-files-shapeways-zverse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/create-repair-optimize-3d-files-shapeways-zverse","title":{"rendered":"Create, Repair and Optimize Your 3D Files With Shapeways &#038; ZVerse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeing a physical product come to life with 3D printing is exciting, but it all starts with the 3D file. For some, that step of the process can be a challenge, as creating a 3D file requires a specific set of skills. Over the years, we\u2019ve worked to refine that process, offering design services that paired our users with expert designers who could bring their ideas to life. We\u2019ve taken that idea even further and are happy to announce our new 3D File Design service, powered by ZVerse\u2019s CAD as a Service (CADaaS) platform!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through our new partnership with ZVerse, every Shapeways user will now have access to expert 3D design solutions for any project. ZVerse\u2019s CADaaS platform combines machine learning with expert designers to provide the fastest path from idea to 3D printable file. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ideation:<\/strong> To begin a project, simply describe your concept on our easy to use customer portal and receive a same-day design quote.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Design:<\/strong> ZVerse\u2019s CAD as a Service design platform combines AI with a certified Designer Network to provide the fastest path from idea to a manufacturable file.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Production:<\/strong> Once your design is completed it will be instantly added and ready to order from your Shapeways cart.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to file creation, this new service now offers options to repair and optimize your files, making it friendlier to users who just need help making their files printable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Create<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our file creation service will turn your idea into a 100% manufacturable 3D file for virtually any application, file type, and process. We offer a wide array of services here, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D CAD Design<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D Scanning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reverse Engineering<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functional Parts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prototyping<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lattice Design<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parametric Modeling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mesh Modeling.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Repair<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you already have a 3D file, we now offer services that can help fix them. Our Certified Designer Network can repair and convert your pre existing 3D files for guaranteed manufacturability. Our repair services include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D File Repair<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D File Conversion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D Scanning Repair<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Optimize<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to optimizing files for 3D printing, even the best designers need help sometimes. Through extensive research and development, ZVerse\u2019s designer network can optimize files to specific machines, processes, and materials, so you get the best design possible for your chosen production method. Our optimization services include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimizing for Specific 3D Printing Processes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimizing for CNC<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimizing for Injection Molding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimizing for Material<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the past, ZVerse\u2019s designer network and AI-enabled CADaaS platform have allowed users to create anything from architectural models, medical devices, mechanical components, and product designs. We\u2019re excited to bring those expert solutions to all Shapeways users and make it easier than ever to bring your ideas to life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to get started? Head over to <a href=\"http:\/\/shapeways.cadmore.com\">shapeways.cadmore.com<\/a> to start your project today, or contact our experts at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:shapeways@zverse.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shapeways@zverse.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more about our new design services!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seeing a physical product come to life with 3D printing is exciting, but it all starts with the 3D file&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":121,"featured_media":39960,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[489],"tags":[505,2470],"class_list":["post-39955","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-products-and-design","tag-30-design","tag-design-services"],"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sw-zverse-2.jpg","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.9 (Yoast SEO v23.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Create, Repair and Optimize Your 3D Files With Shapeways &amp; ZVerse - Shapeways Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Seeing a physical product come to life with 3D printing is exciting, but it all starts with the 3D file. 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