Peter Weijmarshausen, CEO of Shapeways, discusses how 3D printing is revolutionizing the custom-made products industry. Presented at the "Cutting-Edge Technology Showcase" organized by the New York Technology Council.

1. 3D Printing Creation with Shapeways
The Democratization of
Production
January, 2012
Peter Weijmarshausen

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4. So we start to customize
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7. We used to know how to make custom:
a revival of hand-made things
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10. From Mass- to Personal Manufacturing
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12. Personalized products make me feel unique
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13. Shapeways delivers your creations
Shapeways is the place for consumers
to make, buy and sell their
own products
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14. How does it work?
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Designers
Production
Co-Creation
Shops
platform
Creative
users
Shoppers
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15. Time to market: 4 days
iPad cover
Designed by Salokannel
In Shapeways Shop only 4 days after iPad launch
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16. Iterative Product Design
Version 1 Version 2 Version 9
Sept 1st 2010 Sept 27th 2010 Nov 11th 2011
Improve products in weeks rather than months or years
iPhone case
Design by: Christina Westbrook
Units sold: >100
Sales: >$6000
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17. No cost bringing product to market –
potential high gain
iPad foot
Design by: Michiel Cornelissen
Units sold: ~1000
Sales: >$20,000
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23. Thanks
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