Thursday, January 8, 2009

Shapeways Shops - 3D to Reality Marketplace

3Dwalkthroughs.com came across a press release about the much anticipated launch of Shapeways Shops. The Shops offer artists, designers and hobbyists alike, a unique online platform to show and sell their designs to a world-wide audience. This new marketplace enables anyone to make money with their 3D modeling skills, bridging the gap between the digital 3D models and real tangible products.

In the spirit of the very successful photo sharing industry, Shapeways Shops allows modelers to make money with their 3D models by uploading them and sellling them online.

Although the site is just getting rolling, you can definitely see its potential. 3D models can be viewed in 2D or 3D formats and you can get information about the designer and the model itself.

About Shapeways

Shapeways is a 3D printing and production service that harnesses the power of a global networkof 3D production service partners to ensure cost-efficient, reliable manufacturing and order fulfillment of 3D designs starting with custom 3D printing. Shapeways, passionate about creating.

Source: Shapeways Press Release

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