the democratization of production
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Peter Weijmarshausen, CEO of Shapeways, discusses how 3D printing is revolutionizing the custom-made products industry. Presented at the "Cutting-Edge Technology Showcase" organized by the New York Technology Council.TRANSCRIPT
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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User creativity
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Over 750,000 products made in 2011
Thanks
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