Shapeways

Shapeways | September 26, 2018

3D printing service Shapeways has announced a joint venture with US-based Stratasys that will see the duo provide customers with easy access to full-color, multi-material 3D printing. The new service is to meet customer demands and is being enabled by one of the only full-color, multi-material 3D printers in the world: the Stratasys J750. The printer will reportedly reduce lead times, in addition to allowing designers and engineers to create highly realistic prototypes, like for example b...

Henkel Adhesives, Shapeways | November 13, 2019

Henkel has struck an exclusive partnership with Shapeways which will enhance the accessibility of its Loctite 3D printing materials. The partners plan to showcase the opportunity this collaboration affords at the upcoming Formnext show. Henkel launched its portfolio of materials under the Loctite brand a year ago today and has since introduced a host of prototyping and production resins as it aims to facilitate large scale additive manufacturing. Among its production materials is a high temperat...

Shapeways | March 28, 2019

Shapeways is now able to produce parts in PA11 material through its fleet of EOS selective laser sintering machines. The company harnesses SLS technology to manufacture nearly 50% of the parts for its customer base and has sought to integrate the bio-degradable nylon material into its offering to cater for a number of professional applications. PA11 is a material that is leveraged in a host of industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, and medical, the latter of which is be...

Shapeways | June 25, 2019

Shapeways has announced it now houses stereolithography technology as it works to boost its service offering to customers around the world. The company has produced more than 10 million products for its customer base and has now added 3D Systems SLA technology to its portfolio to enhance its flexibility. At launch, Shapeways will be able to produce parts, from prototypes to short-run production, in three materials, opening the company up to a series of applications. Accura 60 is a clear, durable...