Shapeways
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | |
| Founded | 2007 (first era) 2024 (second era) |
| Founders |
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| Defunct | July 2nd, 2024 (first era) |
| Fate | Emerged from bankruptcy and liquidation after purchase of all assests from trustees |
| Headquarters | |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Marleen Vogelaar (CEO) |
| Revenue | US$33 million (2021) |
Number of employees | 40 (2024) |
| Website | shapeways |
| Footnotes / references | |
Shapeways, Inc. is a global, 3D printing marketplace and service, private company. Users design and upload 3D printable files, and Shapeways prints the objects for them or others. 3D printing resources are available for university students, faculty, and educators with an .EDU email
Users can have objects printed in over 55 materials and finishes, these include: plastics, precious metals, brass and bronze.
As of 2021, Shapeways has printed and sold more than 20 million objects.
On July 2, 2024, Shapeways ceased fulfilling orders and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The company’s executives all resigned and its assets were put up for liquidation the same day.
On July 29, 2024, Manuevo BV, located in Eindhoven, acquired the assets of the bankrupt Shapeways BV. The company was founded by two original founders of Shapeways, along with the former management team, with the aim of revitalising the Dutch branch of Shapeways.
On November 27th 2024, WVS International Inc, the parent entity of Manuevo bought the intellectual property including the trademarks of Shapeways.
On December 3rd 2024, WVS International Inc announced that it bought the US trademark and other IP assets and that Shapeways had come home to its Eindhoven and founding team and its fully back up and running again.
On December 18th 2024, Shapeways has acquired the Thangs business from Physna Inc. In order to give the former Shapeways marketplace customers a new home.