Manuevo utilizes advanced 3D printing technologies to manufacture production-grade items on demand, enabling the creation of complex geometries in a single build. This approach significantly reduces assembly time and accelerates product development cycles, providing reliable quality across a wide range of materials.
Funding
$75M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional manufacturing methods often require extensive assembly, leading to increased production time and costs. Creating complex geometries can be challenging and may necessitate multiple production steps.
Solution
Shapeways provides on-demand manufacturing services utilizing 3D printing technologies to produce complex parts in a single build. This additive manufacturing approach reduces assembly time and accelerates product development cycles. The platform supports a wide range of materials, from plastics to metals, and offers various additive manufacturing technologies, including Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), Stereolithography (SLA), and Binder Jetting. Shapeways also offers capabilities such as custom quality checks, spray painting, vapor smoothing, and assembly services.
Target Audience
Shapeways serves engineers, designers, and businesses across various industries, including medical, consumer, robotics, aerospace, and jewelry, who require rapid prototyping, customized parts, and on-demand manufacturing solutions.
Features
- Production of complex geometries in a single build, reducing assembly time
- Access to over 90 materials and finishes, including plastics, metals, and composites
- Support for various additive manufacturing technologies: SLS, MJF, SLA, Binder Jetting, and more
- Services include rapid prototyping, production parts, and e-commerce integrations
- Capabilities such as custom quality checks, spray painting, and vapor smoothing
- E-commerce integrations with platforms like Shopify and Etsy through API
- Materials like Nylon 12 [PA12 (SLS)], Accura 60, and Stainless Steel 316L
- Design services for 3D file design and optimization