Shapeways is Changing

Sadly the Shapeways 3D printing service, which I used as my 3D printing fulfilment service, entered bankruptcy in July 2024.

In December 2024 a Netherlands-based group associated with the company’s early days (it was founded in the Netherlands, and eventually moved its headquarters to the USA) announced that it had successfully purchased the rights to use the Shapeways name as part of its effort to revive the brand.

However, the new Shapeways does not have the ability to resurrect the Shapeways Marketplace, for technical and legal reasons. Since the Shapeways Marketplace no longer exists, my 200+ 3D designs are no longer available.

I'm in the process of examining options, and hope to hear from the new Shapeways at some point, but for the time being I don’t have any news in this area.

Age of Plastic <contact@theageofplastic.info>