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Trailblazing industry entrepreneurs are multi-talented and multi-tasking, relying on Shapeways for 3D printing expertise. From concept to production—and from the small to large scale—manufacturing of high-performance products is no solo act.

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Tapperworks Case Study

Tapperworks and Shapeways came together to 3D print The Village, one of the most challenging architectural design projects undertaken by Tappeworks.
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Verner Architects Case Study

Verner Architects recently designed a bathroom vanity inspired by coral reefs and printed using SLS technology for water-resistance and durability.
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Drones Case study

Discover how a firm bypassed months of tooling delays to scale drone production at the speed of software. This study reveals the tactical shift to additive manufacturing that turned a traditional bottleneck into a competitive edge.
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The Elements ‘Water’ bracelet by Groen & Boothman

Groen & Boothman "Elements" Series

Designers Groen & Boothman use silver and other precious metals to create elegant 3D printed jewelry that features luxurious handcrafted touches.
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Groen & Boothman Case Study

Groen & Boothman used SLS 3D printing and Nylon 12 [Versatile Plastic] for their latest luxury jewelry series. The custom cuff bracelets feature unique handcrafted touches.
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Kova Case Study

Kova by Sascha designs crowns and head-pieces that are made with industrial 3D printing at Shapeways.
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Voytek Case Study

Discover how Voytek Medical uses on-demand 3D printing to deliver consistent, high-quality components to hospitals and healthcare facilities at scale.
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My Track Technology Case Study

3D printed test models for MTT electric remote-controlled track vehicles are critical to their process. Rapid prototyping plays a huge role in the success of their products.
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