Shapeways Launches First Annual Shapeways Manufacturing Week

Virtual Event Follows Impressive First Half 26% Year-Over-Year Enterprise Growth

NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shapeways Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHPW), a recognized leader in digital manufacturing, today announced their schedule for the company’s first annual Shapeways Manufacturing Week (SWM Week). Set for October 2-6, the highly anticipated virtual event follows notable 26% year-over-year enterprise growth for Shapeways during the first half of 2023. The event will address core topics around AI, designing for quality production, and the complementary intersection of additive and traditional manufacturing.

SWM Week provides the opportunity for Shapeways enterprise customers, engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals to gather from around the globe for a comprehensive exploration into the future and trends of additive and traditional manufacturing. SWM Week attendees can register immediately for a variety of webinars and roundtable discussions with some of the most influential experts the industry has to offer. Each day new thought leadership content, promotional offers, and design contests will be unveiled.

"We designed Shapeways Manufacturing Week as a space to engage in conversations on the latest manufacturing technologies and applications, provide training sessions, and offer networking opportunities,” said Amanda Harrell, GM, eCommerce Manufacturing Services & VP, Marketing, Shapeways. “We’re excited to feature a variety of industry leaders who will address thought-provoking topics like the impact of AI on digital manufacturing, and bringing product designs to mass production.”

SWM Week offers attendees a unique chance to connect with industry peers and leaders, from panel discussions with manufacturing experts, to a Fireside Chat with Shapeways CEO Greg Kress.

Following is a glimpse of what attendees can expect from SWM Week events:

• Day 1: Business Evolution Day (October 2)
  Independent CNC manufacturer owners Jesse Casto of Better CNC, and Adam Kjar of Custom Tooling & Fabrication, cover strategies related to growing online business via website optimization, using social media, and identifying target audiences.
• Day 2: Design Day (October 3)
  Design Day features two engaging webinars. The first talk presents key insights and tips on mastering design for additive manufacturing, led by Davis Latham, VP of CADmore. The second talk features ETHO founder Dave Fustino, sharing best practices for taking a product from concept to mass production.
• Day 3: Traditional + Additive Manufacturing Roundtable (October 4)