On-demand manufacturer Shapeways has announced that it will relocate its European production and administrative operations to a new facility in the Strijp-T technology district in Eindhoven. A long-term lease agreement has been signed for Hall 4 of the former TX machine factory. This historic site, once home to Philips’ high-precision manufacturing, is currently undergoing extensive modernization to become a hub for technology-oriented companies.
The original industrial building, constructed in 1957 for the production of X-ray and television equipment, features a special low-vibration floor structure with micrometer-level tolerances. Originally designed for sensitive equipment like cyclotrons and microscopes, these infrastructural features are now expected to support Shapeways’ precise additive manufacturing processes. The architectural design—including north-facing sawtooth roof windows and planned photovoltaic panels on the southern side—is geared toward sustainable industrial use.
Marleen Vogelaar, Shapeways’ CEO commented: “Any relocation brings the past and the future into focus, reflecting on what has been achieved in one place while being excited by the possibilities in the next. Since the new management team took over Shapeways we have always been looking forwards, seeing the opportunities and potential within the team. The Strijp-T development has a storied past for Philips and we are thrilled to be taking over the mantle of innovation that this site represents. The new facility will be truly fit for purpose and will provide the perfect base to scale our customer solutions and continue our growth.”
Boudie Hoogedeure of the Strijp-T Development Team explained: “Strijp-T focuses on innovative, creative high-tech manufacturing companies. We are therefore extremely pleased and proud to welcome Shapeways to Strijp-T. 3D printing technology is a textbook example of the Make-Create-Innovate business activities that summarize the theme of Strijp-T.”
The renovation is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 2026, with the full relocation expected to take place in the second half of the same year. According to Hoogedeure, the choice of location aligns with Strijp-T’s positioning as a center for creative high-tech enterprises. The establishment of Shapeways at the site marks a significant step in further establishing additive manufacturing as an industrial standard in the region.
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