WeWork, a leading name in shared workspace hire and hot-desking, has launched a pilot project introducing 3D printers and laser cutters to its offices.
Created in partnership with Formlabs and Glowforge, the new tools will be added to select WeWork Labs, a branch of WeWork specifically setup to support early-stage startups and corporate innovation.
To test the popularity of the facilities, one WeWork Lab each in London, San Francisco, Houston, New York and Seattle will be upgraded with Formlabs and Glowforge hardware.
The WeWork life balance
WeWork, which is in the process of rebranding as The We Company, was founded in New York City in 2010 by entrepreneurs Miguel McKelvey and Adam Neumann. Its ethos is “To create a world where people work to make a life, not just a living.” Under this premise, in addition to office space and furnishings the company offers workshops and…