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• Shapeways files Chapter 7 bankruptcy *LINK*
  • Sad news. I'm sure trying to run a manufacturing comany in New York City didn't help, given the cost of doing business there. Never did understand that move. *NM*
  • Maybe it was just me, but I'm surprised it didn't happen sooner.....
    • Yeah, they lots of people's files, but finding anything on that website was a miserable experience. *NM*
  • Hate this. Have bought numerous figures and other items over the years. *NM*
  • Yes, but . . .
    • You're correct, often "bankruptcy" does not result in the business disappearing. I sure hope they can keep going. *NM*
  • I've had good luck with small scale 1/700ish aircraft for projects, I haven't been able to find much in automotive stuff that works for me. Hope they can keep it going. *NM*
  • If they come back in some other form, let’s hope that their search function on their website is improved. *NM*
  • I think the continued decrease in cost of desktop and hobby 3D printers has definitely had an impact on their business. *NM*
    • They had the worst search in the universe - almost like they were trying to confuse the users