the democratization of production

January, 2012Peter Weijmarshausen

The Democratization of Production

3D Printing Creation with Shapeways

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So we start to customize

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We used to know how to make custom:a revival of hand-made things

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From Mass- to Personal Manufacturing

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Personalized products make me feel unique

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Shapeways delivers your creations

Shapeways is the place for consumers

to make, buy and sell their

own products

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ShopsCo-Creationplatform

How does it work?

Production

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(Product)Designers

Shoppers

Creative users

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Time to market: 4 days

iPad coverDesigned by SalokannelIn Shapeways Shop only 4 days after iPad launch

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Iterative Product Design

iPhone caseDesign by: Christina WestbrookUnits sold: >100 Sales: >$6000

Version 1Sept 1st 2010

Version 2Sept 27th 2010

Version 9Nov 11th 2011

Improve products in weeks rather than months or years

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No cost bringing product to market –potential high gain

iPad footDesign by: Michiel CornelissenUnits sold: ~1000Sales: >$20,000

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Over 750,000 products made in 2011

Thanks

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