Shapeways' First DIY 3D Printed Metal Cufflinks: the Perfect Father's Day Gift

EINDHOVEN, THE NETHERLANDS, May 19 (MARKET WIRE) --
Shapeways is proud to introduce the first DIY 3D printed customizable
metal cufflinks. With the new, free, and easy-to-use Shapeways Cufflink
Creator, users simply enter text and select the style of their choice to
create a one of a kind metal cufflink set. These elegant accessories are
produced with the latest in 3D Rapid Prototyping technology and offer one
of a kind design with substantial depth to give the cufflinks a high-end
look for a relatively low-end price. The new Shapeways Cufflink Creator
offers many styles and finishes to choose from and makes the perfect gift
for that special someone.

Shapeways makes creating unique 3D-printed products easier than ever. From
customizing a unique bowl to creating a LightPoem of personal text, the
Shapeways Creators offer users a free unique online click-and-create
application that enables anyone to feel like a 3D designer. Shapeways
debuted their first offering of DIY 3D metal printing for its customers in
March of this year. The company utilizes a new Rapid Prototyping technique
which deposits stainless steel powder in very thin layers then adds
binding material. This process continues layer by layer until the object
grows and is finished by curing in an oven and infused with bronze. For a
video of the process of 3D printing, check out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3_twsI4VG0.

"The new Cufflink Creator is another way of making 3D printing in metal
available to everyone. Through Shapeways it is now possible for everyone
to make custom and personalized items in metal with easy to use
technology," commented Peter Weijmarshausen, CEO of Shapeways. "We are
the first to implement 3D printing as a groundbreaking service for every
day life applications to get consumers acquainted with the world of
possibilities that custom production offers."

To create your own 3D-printed cufflink with Shapeways Cufflink Creator go
to http://www.Shapeways.com and click the main banner to go to the Custom
Cufflink Creator. Simply select one of the nine styles, type in desired
initials, and order your personal cufflinks. The price for a pair of
nicely boxed Custom Cufflinks is $49.00 (incl. shipping and VAT). May 26,
2009 is the last date to order to be received by Father's Day.

About Shapeways:

Shapeways, the world's first 3D co-creation community, brings design to
life with cost effective, high quality 3D printing. Shapeways is
redefining Do-It-Yourself by connecting consumers to the latest in micro
production with easy to use click-and-drag product customization and
advanced upload-to-print tools for seasoned 3D designers. Shapeways
encompasses a diverse community of artists and enthusiasts engaging in
everything from collaborative creation to selling their 3D designs as
products through the unique Shapeways Shops, an international marketplace
for consumer created 3D printed products. Shapeways is spinning out from
the Lifestyle Incubator of Royal Philips Electronics, located in
Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

Editors Note: Images available at http://www.shapeways.com/presscorner

Media Contact:

Jessica Hasson
jessica@shapeways.com
323-710-3556

Rian Gemei
rian@Shapeways.com
Tel: 0031-402741552

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