Last year, Shapeways made an exciting announcement that the 3D printing service bureau was venturing into the world of precious metals. Implementing investment casting, the company could transform just about any complex printed shape into platinum, 18k gold, 14k rose gold, and 14k white gold. ‘Course, precious metals cost a precious penny. So, Shapeways expanded its materials portfolio into precious metal plating – the same shine without the same high price.
With precious metal plating, Shapeways offers customers the ability to obtain printed objects in 18k and 14k Gold, 14k Rose Gold and Rhodium.…
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