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Formlabs builds the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life. Headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts with offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, and Hungary, Formlabs is the professional 3D printer of choice for engineers, designers, manufacturers, healthcare providers, and decision makers around the globe. Formlabs products include the Form Series SLA printers, Fuse Series SLS printers, Form Wash and Form Cure post-processing solutions.

Shapeways’ digital manufacturing engine offers customers access to high-quality manufacturing from start to finish through automation, innovation, and digitization. The company’s purpose-built software, a wide selection of materials and technologies, and global supply chain lower manufacturing barriers and speed delivery of quality products. Shapeways’ digital manufacturing services have empowered more than one million customers worldwide to produce more than 21 million parts using 11 different technologies and 90 different materials and finishes. We deliver professional production-grade parts based on your specifications and needs. We specialize in small volume production. We fill the gap between mass production and prototyping. Our extensive and adaptable quality control processes and certifications makes the ideal partner to larger manufacturers and assemblers. Headquartered in New York City, Shapeways has ISO 9001-compliant manufacturing facilities in the Netherlands, and a network of verified partners around the globe.