Final month we launched the primary iteration of Print on Demand at Thangs as an early entry launch. We additionally defined the roadmap we’ve been working in direction of since December, which confirmed that full self-service entry can be coming ‘quickly’. We’re now excited to share that ‘quickly’ is now, and the subsequent part of our Print on Demand (PoD) rollout is now reside!
Creators on Thangs can now add fashions, generate quotes, and create or handle their very own listings independently from their dashboard.
This launch brings even better flexibility to the methods designers have interaction with Shapeways’ manufacturing capabilities, giving them full management over their PoD choices with zero setup time or waitlists. The interface and workflows gel seamlessly with Shapeways’ means to deal with manufacturing and achievement, giving designers more room to design.
For our broader neighborhood, particularly product groups, startups, and engineers, this marks one other step in making our manufacturing workflows extra open, scalable, and self-serve. Whether or not you’re validating a design, supporting a creator neighborhood, or in search of a producing associate with built-in e-commerce choices, we’re persevering with to increase what’s doable.
What’s new
- Creators can now arrange 3D-printed product listings straight by way of Thangs
- Shapeways handles manufacturing, high quality management, and international fulfilment
- Listings are reside inside 24 hours of overview
- No queue or guide onboarding, it’s totally self-serve
Need to see it in motion?
You possibly can be part of our reside classes (Tues–Thurs) for walkthroughs, design recommendation, and Q&A with the Shapeways + Thangs workforce. Subjects vary by way of classes like:
- Miniatures, Toys, and Video games
- House + Useful Merchandise
- Electronics Equipment
- Jewellery and Wearables
Study extra or be part of a session
We’re excited that we’ve been in a position to create a brand new residence for our former Shapeways store house owners and an thrilling alternative for designers new to our neighborhood. With a extra trendy market, a supportive neighborhood workforce — and the place IP is actively protected — we’re excited to assist you and your small business whether or not you’re new to our neighborhood or a former Shapeways store proprietor.