We’re excited to introduce the primary annual Shapeways Manufacturing Week (SWM Week), going down from October 2-6, 2023. SWM Week affords an action-packed schedule of studying for engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals.
Work together with thought leaders, acquire priceless perception to assist redefine your strategy to manufacturing, and reap the benefits of unique promotions. Shapeways manufacturers MFG and Linear AMS may also share experience on enterprise evolution and progressive functions for additive manufacturing.
Whether or not you’re an unbiased producer, designer, or an industrial engineer, be a part of us to attach with friends and leaders in your discipline! SWM Week is completely digital–simply full your registration right here.
Unable to attend stay? Register for the occasions you’re involved in, and we’ll ship you the recordings afterward.
Schedule of Occasions
Monday, October 2
Day 1 / Enterprise Evolution Day – As we kick off the primary day of SWM Week on October 2 with Enterprise Evolution Day, the main target is on unbiased producers, and the way they will ramp up their enterprise. Matters will embody web site optimization and use of social media platforms to interact with goal audiences.

Be taught from unbiased CNC producers as they focus on methods for enterprise progress and supply actionable recommendation for taking your organization to the subsequent degree. Whether or not you’re simply beginning a store, or work at a longtime firm, this occasion serves as a sensible information for contemporary enterprise growth methods.
Tuesday, October 3
Day 2 / Designer Day – Designer Day is concentrated on designers, engineers, inventors, and innovators.

You’ll want to register for the informative tutorial with our 3D design companion CADmore, as they share superior methods for design.

On the standard manufacturing facet, don’t miss ETHO founder, Dave Fustino as he outlines the method from idea to mass manufacturing, following design for manufacturing rules. Whether or not you’re an engineer, designer, or trade skilled, this occasion affords priceless insights and actionable suggestions.
Wednesday, October 4
Day 3 / Conventional + Additive Manufacturing – Scheduled for October 4, Conventional + Additive Manufacturing Day is an opportunity to listen to how these strategies can complement one another in every thing from fast prototyping to full-scale manufacturing, and in different shocking use-cases too. Trade leaders Harold Sears, David Tucker, and John Tenbusch will lead a panel dialogue, sharing their experience on methods to choose the most effective manufacturing methods.

Whether or not you’re involved in exploring end-to-end manufacturing options, conformal cooling showcases, otherwise you’re simply desirous to ask your high manufacturing questions, today is designed to broaden your understanding of producing potentialities.
Thursday, October 5
Day 4 / 3DU Day – Be part of us for 3DU Day on October 5, as we study additive manufacturing’s function in training and discover the expansion of 3D printing within the training sector.

Register to listen to from Shapeways SVP of Expertise, Ajay Raina, and Engineering Tech Lead, Joe Estefane, as they discover the fascinating intersection of Generative AI and 3D printing, and delve into how AI is revolutionizing growth and manufacturing processes.

We’re additionally providing particular promotions and contests for designers and engineers. As an added bonus, the Shapeways instructional low cost can be elevated from 15% to twenty% for the month of October!
Friday, October 6
Day 5 / Shapeways Manufacturing Day – Don’t miss out on the thrilling conclusion of Shapeways Manufacturing Week on Day 5. Register for a Fireplace Chat that includes Shapeways CEO Greg Kress, AMUG and Layered Manufacturing and Consulting President Shannon VanDeren, and moderator Amanda Harrell, GM, eCom & VP, Advertising for Shapeways. This dialogue will cowl trade developments in each conventional manufacturing and 3D printing, whereas additionally discussing the way forward for AI in manufacturing.

Whether or not you’re in enterprise, design, or academia, you gained’t need to miss this complete wrap-up to every week centered on manufacturing’s evolving panorama. Mark the date–the Fireplace Chat is a must-attend occasion!
SWM Week Contests and Promotions
Be looking out for particular prizes, promotions, and unique financial savings throughout SWM Week. For example, you possibly can nominate an engineer in our Engineer Appreciation Contest for the chance to obtain a $500 Amazon reward card—or enter our Design Contest for an opportunity to obtain $100 in 3D printing credit score for Excessive Definition Full Shade.

Don’t miss the prospect to take part in every week crammed with rewarding alternatives and occasions, thrilling contests, and unique promotions. For full occasion particulars and to register, go to the Shapeways Manufacturing Week web site.