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Micro Center is the nation’s leading computer and electronic device retailer. Our technology super store has an industry-leading 40,000+ selection of premier brands and the most knowledgeable staff in the business. Founded in 1979 in Columbus, Ohio, we have grown steadily and profitably to a nationwide presence. Our brick-and-mortar stores attract a wide range of customers – from casual to tech-savvy – with highly trained associates who offer technical solutions in an immersive shopping environment. Micro Center has been ranked by one of the leading consumer advocacy magazines as a top walk-in store to purchase a PC based on selection, service and pricing!

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.

In 2003, CU student Nathan Seidle blew a power supply in his dorm room and found he could only order replacement parts in bulk. Since then, he has been on a mission to make electronics and supporting documentation available to individuals everywhere. Since the beginning, SparkFun has been committed to sustainably helping our world explore the edges of technology and achieve electronics literacy from our headquarters in Boulder, Colorado. No matter your vision, SparkFun's products and resources are designed to make the world of electronics more accessible. In addition to more than 2,000 open-source components and widgets, SparkFun offers online tutorials and training designed to help people use technology to solve problems, create products, and get creative. We're here to help you start something!