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Shapeways Holdings, Inc.: Business Overview, Financials & Competitive Analysis

Shapeways Holdings is a leading digital manufacturer combining high quality, flexible on-demand manufacturing with purpose-built proprietary software to offer customers an end-to-end digital manufacturing platform, ma...

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Shapeways holds strong intellectual property and customer base in digital manufacturing, but must demonstrate sustained revenue...

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Industry 3D Printing Services
4 named competitors
3 recent developments
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Shapeways Holdings, Inc. Overview

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Shapeways Holdings is a leading digital manufacturer combining high quality, flexible on-demand manufacturing with purpose-built proprietary software to offer customers an end-to-end digital manufacturing platform, making industrial-grade additive manufacturing accessible by fully digitizing the end-to-end manufacturing process. The company's digital manufacturing services have empowered more than one million customers worldwide to produce more than 20 million parts using 10 different technologies and 90 different materials and finishes.

Strategic Profile

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Shapeways makes world-class, on-demand manufacturing more accessible to everyone through automation, innovation and digitization, with purpose-built software, wide selection of materials and technologies, and global supply chain that lower manufacturing barriers and speed delivery of quality products. The company operates ISO 9001-compliant manufacturing facilities in Long Island City, New York and Eindhoven, the Netherlands, positioning it as a leader in the fast-growing digital manufacturing market.

Competitive Landscape

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Key competitors include Fathom (Printing Services), Sculpteo, Becoming 3D, The ExOne Company, and Inca Digital Printers. Shapeways differentiates through its end-to-end software-driven platform, broad material/technology portfolio, and focus on accessibility for SMB customers, competing against both specialized additive manufacturers and traditional contract manufacturers.

Industry Context

Shapeways Holdings, Inc. operates in 3D Printing Services.

Key facts

Founded: 2008 · Headquarters: New York City, US · Employees: Unknown · Revenue: $34.5M · Market cap: N/A

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  • Acquired Thangs in December 2024, expanding its 3D design ecosystem and marketplace capabilities
  • TTM revenue of $34.5M represents a small but strategically positioned player in the $67.5B+ additive manufacturing market
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Recent developments

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  • December 2024Acquired Thangs, a 3D design and marketplace platform
  • 2024Expanded medical device and enterprise manufacturing customer segments through strategic partnerships
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Fathom3D printing and additive manufacturing services→Sculpteo3D printing on-demand manufacturing platform→ExOneIndustrial 3D printing equipment and services→Stratasys3D printing systems and materials→

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Frequently asked questions

What does Shapeways Holdings, Inc. do?+
Shapeways Holdings is a leading digital manufacturer combining high quality, flexible on-demand manufacturing with purpose-built proprietary software to offer customers an end-to-end digital manufacturing platform, ma...
What is Shapeways Holdings, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Shapeways Holdings, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 4/10 (Challenged). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Shapeways Holdings, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Fathom, Sculpteo, ExOne, Stratasys. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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