The company will move into Hal 4 of the historic TX machine factory on Strijp-T, which is undergoing a major transformation. In addition to making the nearly 300-meter-long industrial hall and its underlying basement more sustainable, the building will be topped with three office towers, a central courtyard will be created, various studios will be added in the basement, and a large bicycle parking facility will be constructed. Shapeways will be the third company to move into the TX building starting next year.

Shapeways’ new space in the former Philips factory was originally built in 1957 for the production of precision machinery such as X-ray and television components. The facility features a vibration-free floor and a unique foundation system designed for micron-precision work — originally to support cyclotrons, microscopes, and imaging technologies.

Marleen Vogelaar, Shapeways’ CEO commented: “Any relocation brings the past and the future into focus, reflecting on what has been achieved in one place while being excited by the possibilities in the next. Since the new management team took over Shapeways we have always been looking forwards, seeing the opportunities and potential within the team. The Strijp-T development has a storied past for Philips and we are thrilled to be taking over the mantle of innovation that this site represents. The new facility will be truly fit for purpose and will provide the perfect base to scale our customer solutions and continue our growth.”

Boudie Hoogedeure of the Strijp-T Development Team explained: “Strijp-T focuses on innovative, creative high-tech manufacturing companies. We are therefore extremely pleased and proud to welcome Shapeways to Strijp-T. 3D printing technology is a textbook example of the Make-Create-Innovate business activities that summarize the theme of Strijp-T.”

Shapeways will begin customizing the space to its production and operational needs during Q4 2025 – Q1 2026, with plans to relocate fully in Q2 or Q3 2026. The move will support increased production capacity, streamline workflows and will offer a modern, inspiring environment for employees and customers.

The new facility will facilitate continued growth and provide the capacity to expand the number of technologies and additional services Shapeways brings to market. The sawtooth roof of the new facility combines north-facing windows that flood the space with daylight without increasing cooling requirements, and south-facing solar panels to generate sustainable energy and reduce the amount of grid energy required for operations. 

The lease signing ceremony was attended by Shapeways’ European leadership team, Bob Goevaers, co-owner of the building, and members of the Strijp-T development team.

About Shapeways

Shapeways is accelerating product development and manufacturing with 3D printing and on-demand manufacturing, supported by global fulfillment and rigorous quality control. By deploying regional and agile digital manufacturing technologies Shapeways enables its customers to bring small to medium volume production-grade parts and products to market quickly, and manage them effectively throughout their full lifecycle. The company aims to be a key partner in its clients’ sustainable and resilient supply chain, driving their success, innovation and economic growth. Shapeways offers 12 additive manufacturing technologies and a large suite of materials and finishes to a wide range of customers, from engineers to large enterprises in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, architecture, medical technology, and semiconductors. Shapeways operates according to ISO:9001, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 standards. For more information see the FAQs and www.shapeways.com

About GEVA Vastgoed

GEVA Vastgoed is a Dutch family-owned company that has been developing, leasing, and managing bespoke commercial properties since 1952. With a flat organisational structure and full control over the entire process from design and construction to long-term maintenance, GEVA delivers tailored solutions across sectors including high-tech, logistics, medical, automotive and food. All properties remain under GEVA’s ownership, ensuring a single point of contact and 24/7 service throughout the lease period. The company prioritises sustainability, employing standards like BREEAM-NL and GPR Gebouw to create high-quality, low-maintenance buildings that support clients’ evolving needs for generations to come.

Press Contact

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Keep reading for a rundown of how you can join the fun at Dutch Design Week.

Visitors to Shapeways’ Eindhoven factory during Dutch Design Week 2015

Shapeways EXPO | Shapeways Factory | Oct. 22-30

Every day, we’ll be inviting visitors into our factory to explore how our community of independent designers is using Shapeways to break new ground in product design. We’ll also be offering:

• A 3D scanning booth to bring more fans into the world of 3D Selfies. (11 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily)

• Community Workshops and Presentations to connect visitors with Dutch designers and the products they’ve brought to life with Shapeways. (1 p.m. – 3 p.m. daily)

• Factory Tours that provide a rare glimpse into how files are turned into finished products. (10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. weekdays; registration required)

A winning design from our 2015 Helsinki Design Week CHIL-DISH Project

Shapeways Presents: CHIL-DISH Project | Yksi Expo | Oct. 22-23

After our successful event with CHIL-DISH at Helsinki Design Week, we’re partnering up again to unleash kids’ creativity at DDW. At the CHIL-DISH Project:

• Kids will be invited to reimagine everyday objects using paper and crayons.

• We’ll then choose 10 designs to be 3D modeled by CHIL-DISH designers, turning the kids’ drawings into 3D printed porcelain objects. (11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Oct. 22-23)

Wired Life Tiger by Shapeways Designer Dot San, on display in our Eindhoven factory

Shapeways Presents: Community & Materials Exhibit | Yksi Expo | Oct. 24-28

• Come explore some of the materials we use and check out how our designers are exploring these unique and versatile media. (Oct. 24-28, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)

A group of 3D Selfies

Shapeways Presents: 3D Scanning | Yksi Expo | Oct. 29-30

• Don’t miss your chance to get scanned for a 3D Selfie.

• We’ll take a scan of your head and shoulders using Occipital’s Structure Sensor and an iPad. Then, you can easily order your mini likeness through Shapeways. (Oct. 29-30, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)

If you make it to Dutch Design Week, be sure to come to one of our events and say hello! And if you can’t make it, keep an eye on the the blog, where we’ll be highlighting talented Dutch Shapeways Designers throughout the week.

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To kick off our marathon month, Savannah Peterson, Director of Community at Shapeways gave a talk at the Gasparilla Interactive Festival, Tampa Bay’s showcase for cutting-edge technologies, digital innovation, and entrepreneurial inspiration, and served on a panel about women and millennials as entrepreneurs and innovators.

On March 8th we sponsored a Printathon at Brandeis University where our master of social media, Eric Ho, and customer service agent Andrew Thomas served as judges for the students projects. The event featured two Teams from Brandeis, one from UConn, one from Columbia and one from Waltham High School. The theme of the competition was social justice and students were encouraged to print products that can help humanity. The day was followed by a meet up with Voxel8, an electronics 3D printer.

Brandeis University Printathon participants and judges

In the next two days three members of the Shapeways Community Team will be on stage talking about different aspects of 3D printing in three different time zones: On Thursday, March 12 Natalia Krasnodebska, Community Manager, will discuss 3D printing and intellectual property at the Copia Institute Inaugural Summit; On March 13 Lauren Slowik, Design Evangelist for Education, will lead a workshop on 3D printing in education at the 3D Printshow Summit in Madrid, Spain; finally, also on March 13 Savannah Peterson will speak about “Decoding Gender Diversity in Tech” at SXSW Interactive in Austin, Texas.

Setting up for the 3D Print Show in Madrid

Lauren will also be making stops in Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam, Eindhoven and Berlin for the 3D Print Show – please check out her blog entry on her European road trip for updates on meetups and events throughout the month.

Me and author Michelle Ward at Craftcation in 2014

Finally, at the end of March I will be heading out to Southern California to speak at Craftcation, a conference for creative makers in Ventura, California held March 26 through 29. I will be talking about funding your creative business and creative business models, plans and goals and will be talking a lot about business lessons from our Shapeways shop owners. I’ll also be hosting a meetup in the LA area on Wednesday, March 25 and a High Tech Meets Handmade Happy Hour in Ventura on Friday, March 27.

We hope to see you while we’re out on the road this month!

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The ambassador was accompanied by Economic Officer Blake A. Johnston and a delegation of the Province of Noord-Brabant. Together with my colleagues Ralph and David I had the honor to talk with them about the ins and outs of our company and our community, and show 3D Printing in practice.

From left to right: Blake A. Johnston, Ralph van den Borst (Customer Service Manager), Timothy M. Broas (Ambassador), Ruud van den Muijzenberg (Event Coordinator Europe), David Gillispie (Vice President of Manufacturing).

Do you want to see our Factories in Eindhoven (NL) or Long Island City (USA) yourself? Keep an eye on our Meetup.com page as we’ll soon be announcing Factory Tour dates for the next year!

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Pete Weijmarshausen cutting the ribbon with Katja Lucas from Dutch Design Week, the Royal Commissioner Wim van de Donk, and the Mayor of Eindhoven, Rob van Gijzel

The future of 3D printing is looking brighter and brighter, as more people design custom that are exactly what they want. As excitement about 3D printing has grown, so has Shapeways and on Monday, October 20 we opened the our new 3D printing factory in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. This is our third location in Eindhoven and the largest so far! We’re so excited because we will not only be able to produce 3D printed products more efficiently at this new facility, but it has plenty of room to grow for the future. It’s a milestone in Shapeways history and we’re excited to be growing in the city where we began.

Pete Weijmarshausen welcomes guests and the Shapeways team to the new Shapeways Eindhoven factory

At the opening Shapeways co-founder and CEO Petere Weijmarshausen kicked off the evening and talked about how Shapeways grew from one office with one chair and desk to a company of 150 with factories on both sides of the Atlantic. We were also joined by very special guests Katja Lucas from Dutch Design Week, the Royal Commissioner Wim Van De Donk, and the Mayor of Eindhoven, Rob van Gijzel who spoke about the significance of Shapeways and 3D printing for Dutch design, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.

The entry hallway at our new Eindhoven factory

With Dutch Design Week in full swing we were honored that Katja Lucas made time in her busy schedule to talk about how 3D printing and companies like Shapeways are empowering designers to push their imaginations and their designs. The Rob van Gijzel, Mayor of Eindhoven, spoke about the city’s tradition of nurturing technological visionaries and the entrepreurial spirit that Shapeways exemplifies. The Royal Commissioner, Wim van de Donk, said he felt like, “A part of history,” and drew connections to Einstein’s time in Eindhoven and how 3D printing is not only driving our imaginations, but the next industrial revolution.

We also wanted to thank you, our community, for enabling us to bring your designs to life over the past six years. We’re all learning and growing together in this new industrial revolution and are curious to know, what do you think will be the next big thing in 3D printing? What are you looking forward to?

Three cheers for our community and thank you from the Shapeways Eindhoven team!

Want to see more of our Eindhoven factory? Join us on this minute-long, Hyperlapse tour!

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