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'''Pinshape Inc.''' is an online [[3D printing]] community and marketplace with headquarters in [[Vancouver]], British Columbia, Canada.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title = Secure Streaming Tech Reduces IP Risks for Designers|url = http://www.pddnet.com/news/2015/05/secure-streaming-tech-reduces-ip-risks-designers|accessdate = 2015-05-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Building a Simple 3D Print Experience via Partnerships|url = http://tech.co/pinshape-3dprinteros-partner-2015-05|website = tech.co|accessdate = 2015-05-07}}</ref> It allows designers to share and sell their 3D printable designs, and people with 3D printers to print those designs on their own printers.<ref>{{Cite web|title = CES Comes to the Capitol|url = http://tech.co/ces-comes-capitol-2015-04|website = tech.co|accessdate = 2015-05-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = How 3D Printing is Fueling the Explosion of Open Maker Marketplaces|url = http://www.psfk.com/2014/10/3d-printing-fueling-explosion-open-maker-marketplaces.html|date = 2014-10-14|accessdate = 2015-05-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Meet the 'iTunes of 3D Printing' That Helps Designers Get Paid|url = http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/7326-entrepreneurist-pinshape.html|accessdate = 2015-05-09}}</ref>
'''Pinshape Inc.''' is an online [[3D printing]] community and marketplace with headquarters in [[Vancouver]], British Columbia, [[Canada]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Building a Simple 3D Print Experience via Partnerships|url = http://tech.co/pinshape-3dprinteros-partner-2015-05|website = tech.co| date=6 May 2015 |accessdate = 2015-05-07}}</ref> It allows designers to share and sell their 3D printable designs. People with 3D printers can print those designs on their own printers.<ref>{{Cite web|title = CES Comes to the Capitol|url = http://tech.co/ces-comes-capitol-2015-04|website = tech.co| date=16 April 2015 |accessdate = 2015-05-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = How 3D Printing is Fueling the Explosion of Open Maker Marketplaces|url = http://www.psfk.com/2014/10/3d-printing-fueling-explosion-open-maker-marketplaces.html|date = 2014-10-14|accessdate = 2015-05-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Meet the 'iTunes of 3D Printing' That Helps Designers Get Paid|url = http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/7326-entrepreneurist-pinshape.html|accessdate = 2015-05-09}}</ref>


==About==
==Overview==
Pinshape was founded in 2013 by Lucas Matheson (CEO), Nick Schwinghamer (COO), and Andre Yanes (CTO).<ref>{{Cite web|title = Pinshape Infograph & Survey: Who’s 3D Designing and Printing?|url = http://3dprint.com/40086/3d-design-print-infograph/|accessdate = 2015-05-11}}</ref> The site is a marketplace that showcases the digital work of 3D designers from all over the world. 3D print designers set their own prices for their design files, and also choose which license to offer their work under ([[Creative Commons]] or other). People with 3D printers can browse the selection of designs and then either get the file for free to print themselves, or pay the designer for access to the file before printing.
Pinshape was founded in 2013 by Lucas Matheson (CEO), Nick Schwinghamer (COO), and Andre Yanes (CTO).<ref>{{Cite web|title = Pinshape Infograph & Survey: Who's 3D Designing and Printing?| date=28 January 2015 |url = http://3dprint.com/40086/3d-design-print-infograph/|accessdate = 2015-05-11}}</ref> The site is a marketplace that showcases the digital work of 3D designers from all over the world. 3D print designers set their own prices for their design files, and also choose which license to offer their work under ([[Creative Commons]] or other).


Designs found on Pinshape can be directly downloaded if the designer allows, or they can be sent directly to a user’s 3D printer using a direct browser-to-printer experience that removes the need to access the design source file and thus, increases intellectual property (IP) security.<ref name=":0" /> Utilizing a cloud slicing and file streaming technology, designers have the option of charging per print, so that 3D files aren’t stored on a customer’s computer. Pinshape also allows its users to review designs and share the settings they used to print off the files.<ref name=":0" />
Designs found on Pinshape can be directly downloaded if allowed by the designer, or they can be sent directly to a user's 3D printer using a direct browser-to-printer functionality. The browser-to-printer functionality removes the need to access the design source file and increases intellectual property security.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Secure Streaming Tech Reduces IP Risks for Designers |url=http://www.pddnet.com/news/2015/05/secure-streaming-tech-reduces-ip-risks-designers |accessdate=2015-05-07}}</ref> Designers have the option of charging per print. Pinshape also allows its users to review designs and share the settings they used to print the files.<ref name=":0" />


On 30 March the company announced about its closing. "The value of a 3DP marketplace is obvious in the long term, but for many, the path to monetization isn’t so clear. Part of our challenge was demonstrating a financial path forward", was written on their site.<ref>{{cite web|title=To our Pinshape Community|url=https://pinshape.com/goodbye|website=pinshape.com}}</ref>
On March 30, 2016, the company announced its closure on its website: "The value of a 3D Printing marketplace is obvious in the long term, but for many, the path to monetization isn’t so clear. Part of our challenge was demonstrating a financial path forward."<ref>{{cite web|title=To our Pinshape Community|url=https://pinshape.com/goodbye|website=pinshape.com}}</ref>


Pinshape was acquired by [[Formlabs]] on May 3, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/pinshape#/entity|title=Pinshape {{!}} crunchbase|website=www.crunchbase.com|access-date=2017-09-08}}</ref>
Pinshape was acquired by [[Formlabs]] on May 3, 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title=Formlabs Acquires 3D Printing Marketplace Pinshape |url=https://formlabs.com/company/press/formlabs-acquires-pinshape/ |website=Formlabs |access-date=29 June 2022}}</ref>


== 500 Startups ==
== 500 Global ==
Pinshape was selected for and attended the [[Seed accelerator|500 Startups accelerator]] program in Mountain View, California as part of Batch 9, from April to July 2014. They were one of 30 companies selected from over 1,400 applicants to participate in the 4-month program.<ref>{{Cite web|title = 500 Startups Accelerator Announces Its Ninth Batch Of Companies And Two New EIRs|url = https://techcrunch.com/2014/04/30/500-startups-accelerator-batch-9/|website = TechCrunch|accessdate = 2015-05-21|first = Ryan|last = Lawler}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Two More Canadian Startups in Store for 500 Startups Awesomeness - Techvibes.com|url = http://www.techvibes.com/blog/monetsu-and-pinshape-500-startups-accelerator-2014-04-30|website = www.techvibes.com|accessdate = 2015-05-21}}</ref>
Pinshape was selected for and attended the [[500 Global]] (then 500 Startups) [[Seed accelerator|accelerator]] program in Mountain View, California as part of Batch 9, from April to July 2014. They were one of 30 companies selected from over 1,400 applicants to participate in the 4-month program.<ref>{{Cite web|title = 500 Startups Accelerator Announces Its Ninth Batch Of Companies And Two New EIRs|url = https://techcrunch.com/2014/04/30/500-startups-accelerator-batch-9/|website = TechCrunch|accessdate = 2015-05-21|first = Ryan|last = Lawler| date=30 April 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Two More Canadian Startups in Store for 500 Startups Awesomeness - Techvibes.com|url = http://www.techvibes.com/blog/monetsu-and-pinshape-500-startups-accelerator-2014-04-30|website = www.techvibes.com|accessdate = 2015-05-21}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Thingiverse]]
* [[Thingiverse]]
* [[Sketchfab]]
* [[Sketchfab]]
* [[Cults_(3D_printing_marketplace)|Cults]]
* [[Cults (3D printing marketplace)|Cults]]
* [[Materialise NV]]
* [[Materialise NV]]
* [[3DLT]]
* [[3DLT]]

Latest revision as of 15:47, 1 February 2024

Pinshape Inc.
Formation2013; 11 years ago (2013)
FoundersLucas Matheson
Nick Schwinghamer
Andre Yanes
HeadquartersVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Services3D printing
Websitepinshape.com

Pinshape Inc. is an online 3D printing community and marketplace with headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.[1] It allows designers to share and sell their 3D printable designs. People with 3D printers can print those designs on their own printers.[2][3][4]

Overview

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Pinshape was founded in 2013 by Lucas Matheson (CEO), Nick Schwinghamer (COO), and Andre Yanes (CTO).[5] The site is a marketplace that showcases the digital work of 3D designers from all over the world. 3D print designers set their own prices for their design files, and also choose which license to offer their work under (Creative Commons or other).

Designs found on Pinshape can be directly downloaded if allowed by the designer, or they can be sent directly to a user's 3D printer using a direct browser-to-printer functionality. The browser-to-printer functionality removes the need to access the design source file and increases intellectual property security.[6] Designers have the option of charging per print. Pinshape also allows its users to review designs and share the settings they used to print the files.[6]

On March 30, 2016, the company announced its closure on its website: "The value of a 3D Printing marketplace is obvious in the long term, but for many, the path to monetization isn’t so clear. Part of our challenge was demonstrating a financial path forward."[7]

Pinshape was acquired by Formlabs on May 3, 2016.[8]

500 Global

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Pinshape was selected for and attended the 500 Global (then 500 Startups) accelerator program in Mountain View, California as part of Batch 9, from April to July 2014. They were one of 30 companies selected from over 1,400 applicants to participate in the 4-month program.[9][10]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Building a Simple 3D Print Experience via Partnerships". tech.co. 6 May 2015. Retrieved 2015-05-07.
  2. ^ "CES Comes to the Capitol". tech.co. 16 April 2015. Retrieved 2015-05-09.
  3. ^ "How 3D Printing is Fueling the Explosion of Open Maker Marketplaces". 2014-10-14. Retrieved 2015-05-09.
  4. ^ "Meet the 'iTunes of 3D Printing' That Helps Designers Get Paid". Retrieved 2015-05-09.
  5. ^ "Pinshape Infograph & Survey: Who's 3D Designing and Printing?". 28 January 2015. Retrieved 2015-05-11.
  6. ^ a b "Secure Streaming Tech Reduces IP Risks for Designers". Retrieved 2015-05-07.
  7. ^ "To our Pinshape Community". pinshape.com.
  8. ^ "Formlabs Acquires 3D Printing Marketplace Pinshape". Formlabs. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  9. ^ Lawler, Ryan (30 April 2014). "500 Startups Accelerator Announces Its Ninth Batch Of Companies And Two New EIRs". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2015-05-21.
  10. ^ "Two More Canadian Startups in Store for 500 Startups Awesomeness - Techvibes.com". www.techvibes.com. Retrieved 2015-05-21.
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