In efforts to help allow designers of 3D printable objects to get their products just right, Shapeways has introduced 2 new features to their marketplace: Beta and 'First to Try'.

Beta lets potential buyers know that the product is not 100% complete yet. Perhaps the seller is still making some adjustments and wishes to get some feedback, or perhaps just wants feedback before making their product available as a fully released item. 'First to Try' allows sellers to test out new materials and see if the objects come out like intended.

Read more about these new features at: http://3dprint.com/11532/shapeways-beta-first-to-try/