{"id":43485,"date":"2024-12-18T12:06:10","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T17:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/?p=43485"},"modified":"2024-12-18T12:46:14","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T17:46:14","slug":"welcome-thangs-to-the-shapeways-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/welcome-thangs-to-the-shapeways-family","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Thangs to the Shapeways Family!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dear Shapeways Community,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of our journey of the last half year, we\u2019re excited to share some incredible news: Shapeways has acquired <a href=\"https:\/\/thangs.com\/?sort=trending\">Thangs<\/a>, the leading 3D model sharing and discovery platform!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Back in the summer when we set out to reboost Shapeways, we knew that we could not save the marketplace as is. Even though we are now a B2B company, we still very much believe in the power of the designer community. We were adamant to find a true solution for the Shapeways community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two weeks ago when we made our major announcement that Shapeways has returned home, we could only share that we were looking for a solution. And now I am excited and grateful that in Thangs we have found that solution and a new home for the Shapeways community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re turning Thangs into the new home for all creators &#8211; both digital and physical &#8211; and Shapeways will be the manufacturing engine behind it. Together with Thangs, we\u2019re building a seamless ecosystem that empowers designers, shop owners, and anyone looking to turn ideas into reality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thangs has a modernized platform for creators with robust IP protection and a team that cares very much for their creators and community. On top of that, the collaboration between the two companies will bring exciting updates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">New opportunities to monetize designs with expanded tools and resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">A stronger, more connected community of designers and 3D printing enthusiasts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our mission is to enable you to thrive in this rapidly growing space. By combining Shapeways\u2019 world-class manufacturing capabilities with Thangs\u2019 innovative tools, we\u2019re unlocking new possibilities for the entire community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please welcome Thangs into the Shapeways family and do go check them out on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thangs.com\">www.thangs.com<\/a>. They are ready to welcome you with open arms. And if you want to be part of their Shapeways Trusted Tester group, please sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1eYOW-p3Xy5S0EaKMBT5AkVZrasxTNbuePjEoevSvcX8\/edit?ts=676240b8\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to know more, here are the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.shapeways.com\/hc\/en-nl\/categories\/17496538848284-Shapeways-Thangs\">FAQ\u2019s<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/presscorner\/shapeways-acquires-thangs\">Press Release<\/a> in regards to the acquisition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We now have all key parts in place. 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