Shapeways
Publicly traded Shapeways, Inc. is a global marketplace and service provider for 3D printing. Shapeways prints the products for users or for others once users create and upload 3D printable files. More than 55 different materials and finishes are available for users to choose from, including plastics, precious metals, steel, and food-safe ceramics (which have been phased out in favor of porcelain materials). As of 2021, more than 20 million items had been produced and sold through Shapeways.
In 2007, Royal Philips Electronics, based in the Netherlands, spun off Shapeways. Peter Weijmarshausen, Robert Schouwenburg, and Marleen Vogelaar founded it, and the Philips design department was where the concept first emerged. Dolf Wittkämper developed the idea and business strategy in 2005 as part of the "Philips Lifestyle Incubator" program, which supports start-up businesses with creative concepts.
Shapeways' market cap as of March 2023 is $20.33 million. By market cap, Shapeways is now the 7029th most valuable company in the world. The most recent financial reports for Shapeways indicate that the company's current revenue (TTM) is $32.72 million. The business generated $33.62 million in revenue in 2021.
Founded: 2007
Headquarters: New York City, U.S.
Website: shapeways.com