Shapeways from the Netherlands announces their 3D printing private beta. You can upload your 3D design using COLLADA, STL or X3D to the Shapeways website, and within 10 days be holding your 3D creation, they claim. Peter Weijmarshausen, CEO of Shapeways: “We are very proud to invite users to sign up for our (Beta) service. After they join our community they can experience the next generation of product creation, from PC screen to reality.” A video showing the process from start to completion is available.