Shapeways, Inc. was a global, 3D printing marketplace and service, publicly traded company. Users design and upload 3D printable files, and Shapeways prints the objects for them or others. 3D printing resources are available for university students, faculty, and educators with an .EDU email Users can have objects printed in over 55 materials and finishes, these include: plastics, precious metals, brass and bronze. As of 2021, Shapeways has printed and sold more than 20 million objects. On July 2, 2024, Shapeways ceased fulfilling orders and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The company’s executives all resigned and its assets were put up for liquidation the same day. On July 29, 2024, Manuevo BV, located in Eindhoven, acquired the assets of the bankrupt Shapeways BV. The company was founded by two original founders of Shapeways, along with the former management team, with the aim of revitalising the Dutch branch of Shapeways. Wikipedia