{"id":7341,"date":"2021-03-11T16:19:26","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T21:19:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/?page_id=7341"},"modified":"2025-11-17T04:55:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T09:55:27","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/about","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7341\" data-post-id=\"7341\" data-obj-id=\"7341\" class=\"elementor elementor-7341 dce-elementor-post-7341\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-52967b9 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-dce-background-color=\"#1E2740\" data-dce-background-image-url=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Hero-2-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"52967b9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d7df6a5\" data-id=\"d7df6a5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-438a2b8 elementor-widget__width-initial ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"438a2b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.5 - 27-04-2022 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About Us<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa83ea7 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aa83ea7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Building the Next Generation of Hardware \u2014 Faster, Smarter, and Without Compromise.\nAt Shapeways, we believe no idea is impossible, no product too specialized, and no team too small to bring breakthrough hardware to life.\n<br>\n<br>\nWe are the turnkey digital manufacturing partner for forward-thinking teams building next-gen devices in robotics, drones, medtech, electronics, defense, and industrial equipment. Whether you\u2019re launching your first 100 units or scaling to 10,000+, Shapeways gives you the speed, flexibility, and control to move from prototype to production\u2014without tooling, delays, or compromises.<\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8ad8c6c\" data-id=\"8ad8c6c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5dcb641 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-content-middle 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dce_masking-none ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e2f0120\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_photomorph_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.5 - 27-04-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/RP-Module-1024x753.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/RP-Module-1024x753.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/RP-Module-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/RP-Module-768x565.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/RP-Module.jpg 1442w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-91c73d9\" data-id=\"91c73d9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-469fbe6 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"469fbe6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vision<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbfc281 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dbfc281\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A world where even the most niche innovations can scale to their full potential, without complexity or compromise<br>\n<br>\n<br><\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3064e22\" data-id=\"3064e22\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-163a716 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"163a716\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mission<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9efa1f7 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9efa1f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">To empower innovators and builders to prototype, launch, and scale hardware products at their own pace, through accessible, scalable digital manufacturing that\u2019s fast, flexible, and future-ready.<\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-10eeaa1 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-content-middle elementor-reverse-tablet elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-dce-background-color=\"#FFFFFF\" data-id=\"10eeaa1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-db11421\" data-id=\"db11421\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6afab92 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6afab92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Shapeways?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57d0e5d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"57d0e5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>Built for Scale<\/b> \u2013 From 1 to 10,000+ parts with no MOQs. Agile enough for R&D; robust enough for production. \n<br>\n<b>Built on Production Expertise<\/b> \u2013 We run our own core processes and deeply understand what it takes to make parts right. When volume, complexity, or niche requirements call for it, we scale through trusted partners\u2014without sacrificing quality or control.\n<br>\n<b>More Than 3D Printing<\/b> \u2013 While we\u2019re leaders in industrial 3D printing, our capabilities span injection molding, CNC machining, and more.\n<br>\n<b>Lifecycle Support<\/b> \u2013 From design optimization to production and fulfillment, we help you manage part revisions, customization, and supply chain risk.\n<br>\n<b>Made for Engineers<\/b> \u2013 We speak spec sheets. Get instant DFM feedback, version control, and expert support from prototype to production.\n<br>\n<b>Global Reach<\/b> \u2013 With international fulfillment and delivery capabilities, we help hardware teams move fast\u2014wherever they are.\n\n<\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-106f925\" data-id=\"106f925\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7616766 dce_masking-none ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7616766\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_photomorph_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/basf-features-forwardam-@2x.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f618b62 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-dce-background-color=\"#FFFFFF\" data-id=\"f618b62\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-234a468\" data-id=\"234a468\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a20160e dce_masking-none ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a20160e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_photomorph_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/about-features-20millionparts-@2x.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9415642\" data-id=\"9415642\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f506718 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f506718\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who We Serve<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae6d819 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae6d819\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">We work with digital-native teams and established OEMs alike, including:\n<br>\n<b>Hardware startups<\/b> launching first-gen products\n<br>\nR&D 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class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2672\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a href=\"\">Robert Schouwenburg, CTO<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2673\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2673\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a href=\"\">Jules Witte, COO<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2674\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2674\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a href=\"\">Tiago Sao Jose, Head of Engineering<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2671\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Marleen Vogelaar, CEO <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2671\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2671\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><h3>Marleen Vogelaar, CEO<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13842 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Marleen-headshot-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Marleen Vogelaar\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Marleen-headshot-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Marleen-headshot-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Marleen-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Marleen-headshot-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Marleen-headshot-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Marleen-headshot.jpg 1595w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marleen, an original co-founder of Shapeways, is delighted to return to steward the company into a new chapter of financial stability and exceptional service as a digital manufacturing engine. A US-based, Dutch serial entrepreneur with a passion for manufacturing, a keen eye toward sustainability, and a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of on-demand manufacturing, Marleen is uniquely suited to build on the company\u2019s previous successes while ensuring that delivering value to customers remains at the core.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As former COO, Marleen led Shapeways from its inception through the launch of the world&#8217;s first upload-to-3D-print service &#8211; ultimately building it into the largest 3D printing marketplace in the world, democratizing access to digital manufacturing. She left Shapeways in 2014 and went on to create and lead several innovative manufacturing startups. As founder and CEO of Hudson Valley Mask Company, Marleen oversaw the development of the first 100% biodegradable respirator worldwide. Previously, Marleen founded Ziel, a turnkey service offering design, on-demand manufacturing and retail integration for apparel brands &#8211; improving their working capital, speed to market and ecological footprint while simultaneously increasing their profits.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marleen is a former heptathlete, current natural parkour devotee, and spends her spare time outdoors as much as possible.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/marleenvogelaar3d\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2672\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Robert Schouwenburg, CTO<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2672\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2672\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><h3>Robert Schouwenburg, CTO<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13843 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Robert-headshot-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Robert\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Robert-headshot-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Robert-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Robert-headshot-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Robert-headshot.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robert, an original co-founder of Shapeways, has returned to usher the company into its new chapter. Passionate about the intersection of technology and operations, he brings extensive experience in developing technology platforms, growing businesses and scaling teams. Robert is especially excited to bring Shapeways 3D printing to small volume production, closing the gap between prototyping and mass-production.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As former CTO of Shapeways, Robert built the first 3D printing marketplace, enabling online ordering and fulfillment of 3D printed parts. He left Shapeways 2012 to work on other technology startups. Most recently, Robert founded and led <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OneFiber<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on their mission to deliver fiber networks to unserved and underserved areas. Previously, he was managing director US at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hubs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, delivering 100% growth in two years. A pioneer of distributed digital manufacturing, Hubs was <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acquired by Protolabs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (NYSE:PRLB) in January 2021 for $280M.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In his spare time, Robert loves nurturing his orchids, bonsai and tropical fish. He is also a part-time audiophile and enjoys listening to his collection of CDs and records.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/shapeways\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2673\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Jules Witte, COO<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2673\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2673\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><h3>Jules Witte, COO<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13844 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jules-headshot-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Jules\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jules-headshot-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jules-headshot-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jules-headshot.jpeg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Chief Operating Officer at Shapeways, Jules Witte leads global operations with a focus on building the company into a trusted partner for digital, on-demand manufacturing. Since joining Shapeways in 2012, he has been instrumental in scaling its operational backbone, transforming the Eindhoven facility into a global hub, and driving initiatives that place Shapeways at the forefront of advanced B2B manufacturing solutions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a background in industrial engineering and a Master\u2019s in Innovation Management from TU\/e, Jules combines deep operational expertise with a strategic vision for the future of on-demand and digital manufacturing. He is passionate about harnessing technology and scalable processes to deliver smarter, more sustainable supply chains, helping businesses across industries increase agility, efficiency, and resilience. Above all, Jules believes that empowered teams and a culture of ownership are key to shaping the future of manufacturing.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jules-witte-18988127\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2674\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Tiago Sao Jose, Head of Engineering<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2674\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2674\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><h3>Tiago Sao Jose, Head of Engineering<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13846 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tiago-headshot-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tiago-headshot-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tiago-headshot-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tiago-headshot-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tiago-headshot-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tiago-headshot.png 1450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Head of Engineering, Tiago leads the development of innovative, scalable digital solutions at Shapeways. With an ethos that anything is possible, a passion for technology,\u00a0 and a proven track-record of leading engineering teams in complex problem-solving, Tiago supports Shapeways in providing exceptional value to its customers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiago joined Shapeways in 2012 and has played a key role in advancing the company\u2019s technology and operations. He has been pivotal in creating essential tools and systems that enhance efficiency and streamline workflows. His expertise in software architecture and cloud infrastructure, combined with his leadership skills, ensures that Shapeways remains at the forefront of manufacturing innovation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In his spare time, Tiago enjoys playing with his young daughter and creating and producing his own music.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tiagosaojose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ab3161 elementor-hidden-desktop ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"3ab3161\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.5 - 27-04-2022 *\/\n.elementor-toggle{text-align:left}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title{font-weight:700;line-height:1;margin:0;padding:15px;border-bottom:1px solid #d4d4d4;cursor:pointer;outline:none}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon{display:inline-block;width:1em}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon svg{-webkit-margin-start:-5px;margin-inline-start:-5px;width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon.elementor-toggle-icon-right{float:right;text-align:right}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon.elementor-toggle-icon-left{float:left;text-align:left}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon .elementor-toggle-icon-closed{display:block}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon .elementor-toggle-icon-opened{display:none}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active{border-bottom:none}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-toggle-icon-closed{display:none}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-toggle-icon-opened{display:block}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-content{padding:15px;border-bottom:1px solid #d4d4d4;display:none}@media (max-width:767px){.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title{padding:12px}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-content{padding:12px 10px}}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-6151\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6151\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">Marleen Vogelaar, CEO <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6151\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6151\"><h3>Marleen Vogelaar, CEO<\/h3><p>Marleen, an original co-founder of Shapeways, is delighted to return to steward the company into a new chapter of financial stability and exceptional service as a digital manufacturing engine. A US-based, Dutch serial entrepreneur with a passion for manufacturing, a keen eye toward sustainability, and a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of on-demand manufacturing, Marleen is uniquely suited to build on the company\u2019s previous successes while ensuring that delivering value to customers remains at the core.<\/p><p>As former COO, Marleen led Shapeways from its inception through the launch of the world\u2019s first upload-to-3D-print service \u2013 ultimately building it into the largest 3D printing marketplace in the world, democratizing access to digital manufacturing. She left Shapeways in 2014 and went on to create and lead several innovative manufacturing startups. As founder and CEO of Hudson Valley Mask Company, Marleen oversaw the development of the first 100% biodegradable respirator worldwide. Previously, Marleen founded Ziel, a turnkey service offering design, on-demand manufacturing and retail integration for apparel brands \u2013 improving their working capital, speed to market and ecological footprint while simultaneously increasing their profits.<\/p><p>Marleen is a former heptathlete, current natural parkour devotee, and spends her spare time outdoors as much as possible.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/marleenvogelaar3d\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-6152\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6152\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">Robert Schouwenburg, CTO<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6152\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6152\"><h3>Robert Schouwenburg, CTO<\/h3><p>Robert, an original co-founder of Shapeways, has returned to usher the company into its new chapter. Passionate about the intersection of technology and operations, he brings extensive experience in developing technology platforms, growing businesses and scaling teams. Robert is especially excited to bring Shapeways 3D printing to small volume production, closing the gap between prototyping and mass-production.<\/p><p>As former CTO of Shapeways, Robert built the first 3D printing marketplace, enabling online ordering and fulfillment of 3D printed parts. He left Shapeways 2012 to work on other technology startups. Most recently, Robert founded and led\u00a0OneFiber\u00a0on their mission to deliver fiber networks to unserved and underserved areas. Previously, he was managing director US at\u00a0Hubs, delivering 100% growth in two years. A pioneer of distributed digital manufacturing, Hubs was\u00a0acquired by Protolabs\u00a0(NYSE:PRLB) in January 2021 for $280M.<\/p><p>In his spare time, Robert loves nurturing his orchids, bonsai and tropical fish. He is also a part-time audiophile and enjoys listening to his collection of CDs and records.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/shapeways\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-6153\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6153\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">Jules Witte, COO<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6153\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6153\"><h3>Jules Witte, COO<\/h3><p>Jules brings over a decade of experience driving operational excellence and strategic transformation in advanced manufacturing, with a keen focus on delivering value to customers. With an in-depth knowledge of Shapeways and an action-oriented and results-driven approach, Jules is equipped to steward Shapeways into its next chapter.<\/p><p>Joining Shapeways in 2012, Jules quickly progressed through multiple roles before assuming leadership of the Eindhoven manufacturing facility in 2018. Under his guidance, the facility achieved significant operational milestones, including the insourcing of pivotal technologies and system optimizations, resulting in the Eindhoven facility becoming the main global additive manufacturing hub for Shapeways. Jules additionally drove the company\u2019s transition from B2C to B2B, implementing consultative sales, robust quality management systems and attaining ISO:9001 and IATF:16949 certifications.<\/p><p>In his spare time, Jules enjoys Futsall, CrossFit, cooking and spending time with his family.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jules-witte-18988127\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-6154\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6154\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">Job van de Laar, Plant Manager<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6154\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6154\"><h3>Job van de Laar, Plant Manager<\/h3><p>Job brings extensive operations, quality and commercial management experience to his role at Shapeways. As Plant Manager, he drives best practices and implements improved margin structures, with a focus on bringing out the best in his team.<\/p><p>Job joined Shapeways in 2019 as Operations Manager of the Eindhoven factory. He successfully onboarded and grew several of Shapeways\u2019 top 10 customers \u2013 most notably managing a high-publicity, award-winning project with Microsoft. Prior to Shapeways, Job worked in operations and commercial management roles in the technology and automotive industries for Fortune 500 companies for more than 20 years.<\/p><p>Job has lived and worked on several continents and speaks 6 languages, equipping him with the essential cross-cultural sensitivity required for a globally-operating company. In his spare time, Job enjoys working on, and racing, classic race cars.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jobvandelaar\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-6155\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6155\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">Tiago Sao Jose, Head of Engineering<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6155\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6155\"><h3>Tiago Sao Jose, Head of Engineering<\/h3><p>As Head of Engineering, Tiago leads the development of innovative, scalable digital solutions at Shapeways. With an ethos that anything is possible, a passion for technology,\u00a0 and a proven track-record of leading engineering teams in complex problem-solving, Tiago supports Shapeways in providing exceptional value to its customers.<\/p><p>Tiago joined Shapeways in 2012 and has played a key role in advancing the company\u2019s technology and operations. He has been pivotal in creating essential tools and systems that enhance efficiency and streamline workflows. His expertise in software architecture and cloud infrastructure, combined with his leadership skills, ensures that Shapeways remains at the forefront of manufacturing innovation.<\/p><p>In his spare time, Tiago enjoys playing with his young daughter and creating and producing his own music.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tiagosaojose\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e5a34e1 elementor-section-content-middle models elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e5a34e1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Shapeways NL<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-344f35f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"344f35f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kanaaldijk-Zuid 3A\n5613 LE Eindhoven\nThe Netherlands<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96a5d16 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-absolute elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-phone dce_masking-none ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"96a5d16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Manuevo BV<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b13e8e5 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b13e8e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Commercial Register\nEindhoven no. 94396116\nVAT no. NL\/866762061B01<\/span>.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Us Building the Next Generation of Hardware \u2014 Faster, Smarter, and Without Compromise. At Shapeways, we believe no idea is impossible, no product too specialized, and no team too small to bring breakthrough hardware to life. We are the turnkey digital manufacturing partner for forward-thinking teams building next-gen devices in robotics, drones, medtech, electronics, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7341","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.9 (Yoast SEO v23.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Shapeways - Make Tomorrow - From 1 to 10,000+ parts<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Seamless On Demand Production with 3D Printing, CNC Machining and many more - no MOQs. 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