In Search of Significant Objects : The Value of Stories
We know your designs are awesome, we know 3D printing is mind blowing, we know that it takes amazing photographs to capture your awesomely mind blowing 3D printed designs but we also need descriptions...
View Article1.7 Million Views of the 3D Printed Metal Twin Rail Mobius Pendant Video
For the few of you who have not seen this video yet of the Twin Rail Mobius Pendant it is worth taking a mind bending look at the the ball bearings as they chase themselves to infinity. The video has...
View ArticleDesktop Chocolate 3D Printer Ready to Take Orders
Almost in time for Easter when for some reason a rabbit hides chocolate eggs comes the Choc Creator by Choc Edge. For just under $1000 you can extrude a delicious gooey chocolate within a build...
View ArticleShapeways on Brian Lehrer.TV talking about 3D printing, the Shapeways...
This past Monday, we spent some time chatting with Marty Goldensohn on the Brian Lehrer show. We discussed the future of 3D printing and shared some of the amazing products from the Shapeways...
View ArticleFriday Finds: 3D Printed Designs From the Shapeways Community
Happy Friday everyone! I'm overwhelmed by the number of gems popping up on a daily basis -- here are some of the inspiring designs that got us all "ooh-ing" and "aah-ing" in the office. Piers de...
View ArticleProject RE_ by Samuel Bernier : Upcycling with 3D Printing
An experiment in reuse of recyclable objects using 3D printing. This experiment of Project RE explores 3D printing as a DIY tool for upcycling. Customized lids are created using low cost 3D printing....
View ArticleHow To Brick Your iPhone with 3D Printing
Imagine all of the modifications you can make to your iPhone with lego pieces once you brick it.
View ArticleQuick Tip: How To Get Your Product Featured on Shapeways
One of the first things we look for when we search the Shapeways galleries for items to feature on the blog, home page and other social media is a great photo. You may have a great photo on your...
View ArticleShapeways LIVE This Wednesday 2 PM EST For The Latest 3D Printing News
Check out the latest materials, contests and general news at Shapeways Live. Shapeways Live is our regular monthly online meetup where we share the latest news from Shapeways and give you the...
View ArticleJoin us next week at MIT/Stanford VLAB!
Pete and Charlie will be out west next week for a special event at the MIT/Stanford Venture Lab on 3D Printing: Personalized Production for the Mass Market. Pete will speak on a panel alongside...
View ArticleThe Shapeways 3D Print Flex-Contest
Want to get your design 3D printed in a flexible squishy new material we have been experimenting with? Enter The Shapeways 3D Print Flex-Contest to get your own flexible, squishy 3D prints. We have...
View ArticleThe Raspberry Pi Case Coming to a 3D Printer Near You Soon (video)
When the Raspberry Pi was released in March 2012 we saw a wave of designs to house the micro computer start to fill the Shapeways gallery. Now we are starting to see the first wave of 3D printed cases...
View ArticleFriday Finds: 3D Printed Designs From the Shapeways Community
Happy Friday everyone! Check out the latest creations from the Shapeways community. With Mother's Day coming up, this week's picks focus on gift ideas for mom. We also just launched our Mother's Day...
View ArticleHow Big Can You 3D Print Your Stuff?
On the materials page of Shapeways you can find information about the different materials, their price, print dimensions and you can even compare them with the comparison sheet. But, if you are...
View Article3D Printed Rocket Sparrow Takes Flight (Video)
Launching a 3D printed rocket combines everything we love, the freedom of flight, the danger of rockets and, 3D printing. We were super excited when images of a 3D printed rocket were posted in the It...
View ArticleMother's Day Make-A-Thon!
Scenario 1: Sunday, May 13th, 6pm. Mom calls, disappointed, reminding you it's Mother's Day. You complain that it's an artificial holiday and your love extends beyond traditional conceptions of time...
View ArticleShapeways User Meetup Report: Utrecht, The Netherlands
On March 30, over 40 Shapeways members met in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Instead of at a bar (our usual meeting spot), we met at the ProtoSpace FabLab - a wonderful place filled with art, machines...
View ArticleTrue love: 3D printing your wedding ring
We've all heard the adage that distance makes the heart grow fonder, but it also seems to inspire creativity. Shapeways community member Alec Cox shared his story of designing and 3D printing his...
View ArticleInfographics get 3D Printed
Comparative information through 2D infographics has become THE way to communicate numbers at a glance. Check out "InfObjects", three dimensional info-visualization by Johannes Tsopanides. Fun data...
View ArticleFollow Your Heart Pendant: Design by Mom, 3D Model by Son
What better gift for Mother's Day then making her idea for real with 3D printing. The "Follow Your Heart" Pendant by Eddie Adolf's Mom.
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