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 the direction of since December, which confirmed that full self-service entry could be coming ‘quickly’. We’re now excited to share that ‘quickly’ is now, and the following section of our Print on Demand (PoD) rollout is now stay!
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 higher 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 success, 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 on the lookout for a producing associate with built-in e-commerce choices, we’re persevering with to broaden what’s doable.
What’s new
- Creators can now arrange 3D-printed product listings instantly through Thangs
- Shapeways handles manufacturing, high quality management, and world fulfilment
- Listings are stay inside 24 hours of evaluation
- No queue or handbook onboarding, it’s fully self-serve
Need to see it in motion?
You may be part of our stay periods (Tues–Thurs) for walkthroughs, design recommendation, and Q&A with the Shapeways + Thangs staff. Matters vary by classes like:
- Miniatures, Toys, and Video games
- Dwelling + Useful Merchandise
- Electronics Equipment
- Jewellery and Wearables
Be taught extra or be part of a session
We’re excited that we’ve been in a position to create a brand new dwelling for our former Shapeways store house owners and an thrilling alternative for designers new to our neighborhood. With a extra fashionable market, a supportive neighborhood staff — 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.
