I just noticed it too with my most recent order. Wouldn't have made a difference in speed on my particular instance due to 7/4 holiday. but from past experience from various other online shops UPS "Innovation" is on average 1 to 2 days slower than regular USPS 1st Class.
Additionally there is no way to track the package once it's out of UPS pipeline. No option to schedule USPS redelivery, no option to notify USPS to just leave the package if I'm not home, no option to have USPS hold the package for pickup.
Overall it's a definite downgrade for end receiver.
I'm sure it's beneficial for Shapeways. But at least don't call it USPS because it isn't. Shipping notification is from UPS, tracking is UPS, no Sat Delivery in many instance I'm sure, it's just another UPS.
Last edited: Jul 11, 2017