Robert Schouwenburg

COO Karma • Co-Founder Shapeways

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Pebble — unexpected love

Pebble — unexpected love

Last year I bought a Pebble Time Round. I think it is by far the best looking smartwatch on the market (sorry Apple). In my spare time I’ve…
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Robert SchouwenburgMar 4
Apple vs FBI: now what?

Apple vs FBI: now what?

With interest, I am following the Apple vs FBI fight. It is one of cases where I have sympathy for both sides of the argument. I am…
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Robert SchouwenburgMar 2
The Infinite Tail

The Infinite Tail

SOME TIME AGO, I attended a partner meeting at a VC.
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Robert SchouwenburgJun 26, 2012
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The Rise Of Accessible and Affordable Manufacturing Technology

The Rise Of Accessible and Affordable Manufacturing Technology

THE LAST 5 YEARS I have been working in the 3D printing space.
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Robert SchouwenburgAug 8, 2012

Amazon’s Platform for Products

Lately, I have been thinking a lot about platforms — platforms on the internet.
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Robert SchouwenburgAug 24, 2012
3D Printing Over Its Top?

3D Printing Over Its Top?

IN AUGUST Gartner released their yearly report called Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies.
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Robert SchouwenburgOct 12, 2012
No 3D Printer For You :)

No 3D Printer For You :)

MOST MEDIA ATTENTION in 3D printing currently goes to home 3D printers.
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Robert SchouwenburgOct 19, 2012
Mono Culture of 3D Printing

Mono Culture of 3D Printing

TODAY I came across a couple of renderings on Behance called No Limit, which are an artist impression on how the future of 3D printing…
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Robert SchouwenburgDec 17, 2012
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Robert Schouwenburg
Robert Schouwenburg

Robert is COO at Karma. Previously, he co-founded of Shapeways, pioneering 3D printing and personalized manufacturing, counting USV & A16Z as prominent investors. When asked “what do you do?”, the answer is “I build companies”. He loves to work on the cutting edge of technology.

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