Hubs, formerly 3D Hubs, is an online manufacturing platform that offers businesses on-demand access to a global network of manufacturing partners. The platform offers a range of manufacturing services, including

3D printing 3D printing or additive manufacturing is the construction of a three-dimensional object from a CAD model or a digital 3D model. It can be done in a variety of processes in which material is deposited, joined or solidified under computer co ...

CNC machining Numerical control (also computer numerical control, and commonly called CNC) is the automated control of machining tools (such as drills, lathes, mills, grinders, routers and 3D printers) by means of a computer. A CNC machine processes a ...

, injection molding and sheet metal fabrication services.

Company

The company was originally founded in April 2013 by Bram de Zwart and Brian Garret, with Filemon Schöffer later joining the founding team. Headquartered in

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, the company opened its second office and North American headquarters in

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in May, 2019. The company also has offices in Paris and Berlin. In January 2021, Minnesota-based Protolabs, a publicly-traded custom manufacturer, announced an agreement to acquire the company for $280 million in cash and stock, plus incentives. In May 2021, the company renamed from 3D Hubs to Hubs.

Industry reports & initiatives

The company releases regular reports on leading trends and developments within the manufacturing industry, including the 3D Printing Trend Report and the Supply Chain Resilience Report. Hubs also runs a yearly student grant with the aim of encouraging and supporting engineering students in their development of innovative projects. In 2020, Hubs launched the COVID-19 Manufacturing fund, to help fund and manufacture vital protective equipment such as face shields for hospitals in need during the onset of the

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Awards

* In 2014,

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named 3D Hubs ''Startup of the Week''. * In 2018, 3D Hubs won the ''Dutch market challenger award'' by Sprout. * In 2019 and 2020, Hubs was named amongst the

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list of fastest growing technology companies in the Netherlands. * In 2020, 3D Hubs CEO Bram de Zwart was named in

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's list of 100 leaders transforming business in Europe.

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Company

Industry reports & initiatives

Awards

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