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 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 higher flexibility to the methods designers interact 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’ skill to deal with manufacturing and achievement, giving designers extra space to design.
For our broader group, 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 group, or searching for a producing accomplice with built-in e-commerce choices, we’re persevering with to broaden what’s attainable.
What’s new
- Creators can now arrange 3D-printed product listings straight through Thangs
- Shapeways handles manufacturing, high quality management, and world fulfilment
- Listings are reside inside 24 hours of overview
- No queue or handbook onboarding, it’s totally self-serve
Wish to see it in motion?
You’ll be able to be part of our reside periods (Tues–Thurs) for walkthroughs, design recommendation, and Q&A with the Shapeways + Thangs group. Subjects vary by way of classes like:
- Miniatures, Toys, and Video games
- House + Practical 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 residence for our former Shapeways store homeowners and an thrilling alternative for designers new to our group. With a extra fashionable market, a supportive group group — and the place IP is actively protected — we’re excited to assist you and what you are promoting whether or not you’re new to our group or a former Shapeways store proprietor.