Where Ideas Take Shape—Digitally & Physically

We believe in a world where creativity knows no bounds; conceptualize and realize with Thangs.

Welcome to Thangs, the ultimate platform for creators, innovators, and dreamers who bring imagination to life for consumer products through 3D design and manufacturing. Whether you’re designing digital models for 3D printing or looking to sell physical manifestations of your ideas through on-demand manufacturing, we’re here to power your creative journey.

Additionally, Thangs is a unique marketplace where people can find custom, one of a kind items including: functional household goods, art projects, games, toys, and unique gifts for anyone.


Our Mission: Empowering the Makers of Tomorrow

We are more than just a platform—we are a community built for makers, hobbyists, designers, and entrepreneurs who turn ideas into reality.

Now, we’re taking things even further. Our platform continues to be the go-to place for selling digital models for 3D printing, while also expanding to enable physical product sales through print-on-demand manufacturing.

FWCard Image

What We Stand For

Card Image 1
A Platform Designed for Creators

We provide everything a creator needs to ideate, manage, produce, and sell their work successfully. Whether you’re uploading a design, collaborating with other makers, or looking for inspiration, Thangs is where great ideas grow into successful projects or businesses.

Card Image 2
A Spirit of Magic and Innovation

There’s something truly magical about watching an idea transform into a tangible product—from a simple idea, to a 3D model, to a beautifully crafted piece ready for the world. We carry forward the original creative magic of Shapeways, infusing it into Thangs and igniting a renewed sense of wonder and excitement for creators everywhere.

Card Image 3
A Community-Driven Future

We’ve built a home for creators, ensuring they are the center of the platform. Whether you’re a professional designer, a hobbyist, or just starting your journey, you will find like-minded spirits in our Thangs community that will support and inspire you.


What’s Next?

Digital & Physical Sales

Sell not only 3D models, but physical products as well, through print-on-demand with Shapeways’ world-class manufacturing

Learn More

A Thriving Creative Ecosystem

Join thousands of designers pushing the boundaries of 3D printing, product design, and digital manufacturing.

Learn More

More Creator Tools

Enhanced features, seamless integration, and new ways to monetize your creativity.

Learn More


Join the Future of 3D Creation

Thangs is your space to create, share, and profit. Whether you’re crafting digital masterpieces or bringing real-world products to life, we’re here to support your journey.

Ready to shape the future? Start designing, printing, and selling!

Join Waitlist

Thangs Is Powered By Shapeways

Thangs 3D Inc. is a subsidiary of Shapeways since December of 2024. Shapeways was the world’s first upload and print 3D printing service and marketplace. As pioneers in the industry they had the largest 3D printing community for years. Since 2018, Shapeways has focused on industrial applications of 3D printing. However, the new leadership— which includes the original founders—strongly believes in the power of community and therefore acquired Thangs in order to build a new home for the former Shapeways community and merge them with the thriving community of Thangs.

The collaboration between Thangs and Shapeways will mean the Thangs community will have access to new services – for starters a 3D printing service for their customers who do not own their own 3D printer. In the meantime Thangs will preserve and strengthen the current subscription model and commercial plans for 3D designs and continue to support printing at home. Thangs is proud to be platform agnostic and will remain that way. We want to empower our community’s creativity so will work to support you in as many ways as possible.

Ready to shape the future? Start designing, printing, and selling at Thangs.com.