Shapeways, Inc. is a global, 3D printing marketplace and service, publicly traded company. Users design and upload 3D printable files, and Shapeways prints the objects for them or others.[2][3] 3D printing resources are available for university students, faculty, and educators with an .EDU email[4]
Users can have objects printed in over 55 materials and finishes, these include: plastics, precious metals, brass and bronze.[5]
As of 2021, Shapeways has printed and sold more than 20 million objects.[6]