HPE and Sumitomo-backed Shapeways has added $30m to its coffers and will use the cash to launch three new services around its 3D printing platform.

Shapeways, a US-based 3D printing service provider backed by enterprise technology producer Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and conglomerate Sumitomo, has raised $30m in series E funding.

The round was led by Lux Capital and featured fellow venture capital firms Union Square Ventures, Inkef Capital and Andreessen Horowitz.

Founded in 2008 as a spinout from electronics and medical technology producer Philips’ lifestyle incubator, Shapeways offers 3D design tools and printing services through an online platform.

Users upload their creations and can…

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