https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/pla-vs-abs-what-are-the-differences 2019-09-03T09:39:28+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/PLA_vs_ABS.jpg?v=1567499968 PLA vs. ABS: What are the differences? Custom 3D printing service - metal 3D printing. https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/the-3d-printers-now-run-on-100-renewable-energy-materials 2023-01-16T12:12:00+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/greenenergy.jpg?v=1567499829 The 3D Printers & Studio Now Run on 100% Renewable Energy Custom metal 3D printing - 100% renewable electricity. https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/1-minute-make-bronze-geometric-lines-wall-art-3d-printed 2019-09-03T09:37:57+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/01.JPG?v=1567499877 1-Minute-Make: Bronze Geometric Lines Wall Art - 3D Printed Unique bronze wall art - bronze wall hanging - custom 3D printed wall art. https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/showcase-tomas-vitanovsky-scrap-metal-art 2019-09-03T09:36:30+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/TomasVitanovsky.jpg?v=1567499790 Showcase: Tomas Vitanovsky Scrap Metal Art Custom metallic art - metal house decor. https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/1-minute-make-bronze-custom-character-plaque 2019-09-03T09:35:49+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/LOVE1_lowres.JPG?v=1567499749 1-Minute-Make: Bronze Custom Character Plaque Engrave any character in bronze - custom bronze wall plaque. https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/1-minute-make-circular-wall-planters-in-bronze 2019-09-03T09:35:04+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/WhatsApp_Image_2019-08-22_at_19.47.38_1__3.jpeg?v=1567499704 1-Minute-Make: Circular Wall Planters in Bronze Bronze wall planters - nordic wall vases - how they are made. https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/fire-earth-water-air-minimalist-bronze-wall-art-alchemic-triangular-symbols 2019-09-03T09:34:22+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/WhatsApp_Image_2019-08-16_at_22.34.51.jpeg?v=1567499547 Fire, Earth, Water, Air - Minimalist Bronze Wall Art - Alchemic Triangular Symbols Minimalist bronze wall art - custom bronze wall decor - 4 elements symbols. https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/showcase-jose-bechara-metal-rust-oxidation 2019-09-04T20:22:14+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/JB1.png?v=1567624855 Showcase: José Bechara - Metal Rust & Oxidation https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/bronze-wall-sculptures-bronze-oxidised-bronze 2019-09-13T15:15:24+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/Aouf_1_LowerRes.JPG?v=1568384124 Bronze Wall Sculptures: Bronze & Oxidised Bronze https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/showcase-carbon-3d-innovative-3d-printing 2019-09-20T16:41:12+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/Carbon3D.jpg?v=1568993586 Showcase: Carbon 3D - Innovative 3D Printing https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/showcase-gabriel-schama-laser-cut-wood-art 2019-10-15T09:55:42+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/IMG_20191015_085455.jpg?v=1571127533 Showcase: Gabriel Schama Laser-cut Wood Art https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/update-now-delivering-to-usa-canada 2019-11-04T14:43:53+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/IMG_20191001_153909_244.jpg?v=1572878626 Update: Now delivering to USA & Canada https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/showcase-the-new-raw-recycling-plastic-waste-with-3d-printing 2019-11-18T16:51:42+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/Zero-Waste-Lab.jpg?v=1574095902 Showcase: The New Raw - Recycling Plastic Waste with 3D Printing https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/mood-board-house-plants-oxidised-bronze 2019-11-28T18:12:38+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/CustomCharacter2.png?v=1574247638 Mood Board: House Plants & Oxidised Bronze https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/best-gift-ideas-for-home-decor-lovers-unique-present-ideas-for-the-home 2019-12-09T14:55:47+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/OverviewPhoto.png?v=1575903347 Best Gift Ideas for Home Decor Lovers - Unique Present Ideas for the Home https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/unique-gift-ideas-from-small-independent-businesses 2019-12-18T10:23:51+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/WoodenSpoons.jpg?v=1576664398 Unique Gift Ideas from Small Independent Businesses https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/showcase-3d-printing-covid-19-faceshields-3dcrowd-uk 2020-04-27T11:57:14+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/Faceshields.jpg?v=1587985003 Showcase: 3D printing COVID-19 Faceshields - 3DCROWD UK https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/set-of-3-copper-marble-bronze-planters-square-succulent-planters 2020-09-23T15:46:45+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/IMG_20200918_163746_059.jpg?v=1600872337 Set of 3 Copper, Marble & Bronze Planters - Square Succulent Planters Set of 3 Square Succulent Planters in Copper, Marble or Bronze - Metal & Stone Plant Pots https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/new-product-round-copper-planters-minimalist-copper-plant-pots-metal-plant-pots 2020-10-16T18:40:39+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/IMG_20201015_130333_007.jpg?v=1602870008 New Product: Round Copper Planters - Minimalist Copper Plant Pots - Metal Plant Pots Round copper planter made with real copper, minimalist design - 3Dprintshed - Custom Metal Home Decor https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/custom-engraved-copper-bronze-plaques-signs-now-available 2022-12-18T13:14:06+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/My_project-1.png?v=1671368968 Custom Copper, Brass & Bronze Plaques / Signs Now Available https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/feee-1 2022-12-18T13:23:36+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/Bates_Book_Nook.png?v=1671369705 Free Library Made From Old Tree https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/bronze-vs-brass-vs-copper-what-are-the-differences 2022-12-20T16:05:35+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/bronze_brass_copper.jpg?v=1671552335 Bronze vs. Brass vs. Copper - What Are the Differences? https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/antiqued-copper-plaque-with-patina 2022-12-24T10:18:55+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/SAZERAC2.jpg?v=1671874179 Antiqued Copper Plaque with Patina https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/update-lead-times 2026-08-27T16:49:27+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/stockimage_workshop_191f91dd-c4a0-460f-bbe7-87d343eddd88.jpg?v=1787845767 Update: Lead Times https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/new-customer-photo-bronze-plaque-with-blue-green-patina 2023-01-24T11:11:54+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/Feretterie.png?v=1674558679 New Customer Photo: Bronze Plaque with Blue-Green Patina https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/custom-engraved-copper-plaques-solid-copper-signs-with-personalised-text-font 2023-01-31T21:27:06+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/IMG_20230131_184138.jpg?v=1675200344 Custom Engraved Copper Plaques - Solid Copper Signs with Personalised Text & Font https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/bronze-plaques-signs-solid-bronze-address-signs-nameplates-commemorative-plaques 2023-02-01T18:00:39+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/IMG-20230125-WA0001_1.jpg?v=1675272178 Bronze Plaques & Signs - Solid Bronze Address Signs, Nameplates & Commemorative Plaques https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/copper-plaques-signs-solid-copper-address-signs-nameplates-commemorative-plaques-portfolio 2023-05-13T13:11:34+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/Copper_plaques.png?v=1683029710 Copper Plaques & Signs - Solid Copper Address Signs, Nameplates & Commemorative Plaques - Portfolio https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/custom-copper-house-sign-in-arts-crafts-style-font 2023-05-13T13:00:58+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/20230512_123731_2.jpg?v=1683979258 Custom Copper House Sign in "Arts & Crafts" Style Font https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/recent-work-solid-bronze-plaques 2023-07-07T05:00:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/Photo_from_Russ_8.jpg?v=1688483839 Recent Work: Solid Bronze Plaques https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/recent-work-solid-bronze-house-number-plaque-with-patina-background 2023-07-19T15:36:52+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/bronze-patina_number8.webp?v=1689777412 Recent Work: Solid Bronze House Number Plaque with Patina Background https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/antiqued-brass-text-plaque 2024-01-30T16:20:46+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/brass_antiqued_Darby-House_customer-image.png?v=1706631162 Customer Photo: Antiqued Brass Text Plaque https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/video-antiqued-copper-plaque-for-the-ostlers-cottage 2024-02-02T14:59:04+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/copper_antiqued_ostlers-cottage.jpg?v=1706885754 Video: Antiqued Copper Plaque for The Ostlers Cottage https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/antiqued-brass-plaque-for-the-old-kitchens-at-birdsall-house 2024-12-06T14:08:59+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/brass_antiqued_birdsall_house_cropped.jpg?v=1733493424 Antiqued Brass Plaque for The Old Kitchens at Birdsall House https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/recent-work-set-of-small-antiqued-brass-plates-for-trash-recycling-and-compost 2024-12-11T14:18:20+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/IMG_0253.jpg?v=1733926700 Recent work: set of small antiqued brass plates for trash, recycling and compost https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/recent-work-custom-business-sign-with-engraved-logo 2024-12-17T13:50:49+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/IMG_0236_1.jpg?v=1734443449 Recent Work: Custom Business Sign with Engraved Logo Custom business plaque / sign with engraved logo and text, made from solid brass metal with aged rustic finish - 3Dprintshed https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/recent-work-custom-potting-shed-sign-with-intricate-engraving 2025-01-16T14:25:52+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/IMG_0350_2_520x500_fc536993-36df-475d-a0f9-e2efbfb44c3d.jpg?v=1737037552 Recent Work: Custom Potting Shed Sign with Intricate Engraving https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/recent-work-set-of-6-antiqued-brass-signs-with-custom-font 2025-01-22T10:37:04+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/Sweethoney_Farm_Plaques_Yes_Chef_etc_839e859c-5bc0-4d36-b56e-062816cdc6b6.png?v=1737542224 Recent Work: Set of 6 Antiqued Brass Signs with Custom Font Set of 6 antiqued brass plaque signs with custom engraved font - 3Dprintshed https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/showcase-oil-paintings-by-artbywinette-and-brass-artwork-description-plaque 2025-07-04T10:09:25+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/Winette2_a2d0639a-acfb-49b1-b9e0-f753a462ab85.jpg?v=1751620165 Showcase: Oil Paintings by ArtByWinette (and Brass Artwork Description Plaque) Oil painting in progress, copyright ArtByWinette https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/collaboration-with-harbor-saunas 2025-07-09T15:59:33+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/Harbor-Saunas_collage_9a8200f2-d4f9-4d56-a8bf-2e5f537290c8.png?v=1752073173 Collaboration with Harbor Saunas Antiqued brass plaques / signs made for Harbor Saunas by 3Dprintshed https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/restoration-of-dobbin-rmv-capetown-castle 2025-07-15T11:27:25+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/Dobbin_collage_aecff75f-9b68-4f83-ac78-315547caee68.png?v=1752575245 Restoration of Dobbin - RMMV Capetown Castle Dobbin the rocking horse of RMV Capetown Castle, lovingly restored with brass plaque added - 3Dprintshed https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/recent-work-backlit-aged-brass-cut-through-sign-for-the-tasting-club 2025-08-01T08:55:02+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/Tastingclub_collage_3563b401-aa13-4893-b396-b5a37b76009a.png?v=1754034902 Recent Work: Backlit Aged Brass Cut-Through Sign for The Tasting Club Backlit Aged Brass Cut-Through Sign for The Tasting Club restaurant, made by 3Dprintshed https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/recent-work-circular-double-sided-hanging-blade-sign 2025-08-13T14:49:41+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/Brass_antiqued_Ra-doublesided_80593c94-b64b-4792-a3bd-87e62eb22bf5.jpg?v=1755092981 Recent Work: Circular Double-Sided Hanging Blade Sign Circular double-sided blade sign with custom engraved logo on both sides, made from solid brass with antiqued finish. Made by 3Dprintshed. https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/a-surprise-encounter-in-totnes 2025-08-20T15:18:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/IMG_20250818_160130828_HDR_217e3919-84e8-458c-b3f7-0ea587021174.jpg?v=1755699481 A Surprise Encounter in Totnes Antiqued brass hanging sign - weathered brass business sign - double-sided blade sign, made by 3Dprintshed https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/recent-work-19-polished-brass-hotel-rooms-signs 2025-08-29T11:58:17+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/IMG_0746_1_40639f50-c385-4ca4-a050-58393297c29b.jpg?v=1756465097 Recent Work: 19 Polished Brass Hotel Rooms Signs Engraved brass hotel signage, hotel room signs / plaques with custom engraved design. Made from solid brass with polished finish. Made by 3Dprintshed. https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/technical-drawings-etched-into-metal 2025-09-05T11:32:53+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/copper_EOD_collage_17376a76-d480-4af7-89d5-aedb0e96c3af.jpg?v=1757068373 Technical Drawings Etched into Metal Technical engeering drawings of a EOD suit, engraved / etched into solid copper, made by 3Dprintshed. https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/recent-project-club-bohemia-baroque-meets-nyc-nightlife 2025-09-18T12:19:58+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/Collage1_b3383af9-7a01-43dc-ab91-4e13b383c036.png?v=1758194398 Recent Project: Club Bohemia - Baroque meets NYC Nightlife Custom brass plaque made for Club Bohemia NYC by 3Dprintshed https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/from-craft-to-code-bespoke-metal-qr-code-plaques-for-businesses 2025-10-31T13:51:31+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/QR-codes_collage_f4b6409c-9b00-4a1e-861e-fd47fde15fc8.png?v=1761918691 From Craft to Code: Bespoke Metal QR Code Plaques for Businesses Bespoke metal QR code plaques, solid metal QR code signage made in brass, bronze or copper by 3Dprintshed https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/etched-in-mystery-a-brass-nameplate-for-the-mentalist-s-manor 2025-11-11T16:35:04+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/Houdini_and_AEF_5d7515aa-d277-40c6-8624-7d6b880bf56f.jpg?v=1762878904 Etched in Mystery: A Brass Nameplate for the Mentalist’s Manor Anna Eva Fay and Harry Houdini - Heathman Manor, July 1924. https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/embossed-metal-plaques-in-brass-copper-and-bronze 2026-01-05T13:48:03+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/IMG_1010.jpg?v=1767620883 Embossed Metal Plaques in Brass, Copper, and Bronze Embossed bronze, brass and copper plaques, solid metal signage with raised lettering and border. Made to order by 3Dprintshed. https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/recent-work-set-of-50-bespoke-name-and-numberplates-in-antiqued-brass 2026-03-26T11:05:27+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/Studio_McGee_plaques.png?v=1774523127 Recent Work: Set of 50 bespoke name- and numberplates in antiqued brass Set of 50 bespoke brass plaques with custom engraved lettering / numbering and vintage patina. Made by 3Dprintshed. https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/recent-work-brass-plaque-with-stepped-edges-border 2026-04-10T14:12:13+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/IMG_1113_75c5230d-69ab-4c28-819c-812b7dbf3eaf.jpg?v=1775826733 Recent Work: Brass Plaque with Stepped Edges Border Stepped edges border solid brass sign https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/recent-work-antiqued-copper-plaque-with-custom-deeply-engraved-branding 2026-04-24T12:52:00+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/02_a4398e56-073a-40b9-ac05-6458275c0910.png?v=1777031520 Recent Work: Antiqued Copper Plaque with Custom Deeply Engraved Branding Vintage aged copper plaque with deeply engraved custom shield logo, made by 3Dprintshed https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/every-tree-tells-a-story-custom-brass-plaques-for-fallen-tree-table-co 2026-05-01T16:57:42+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/Brass_antiqued_Fallen-Tree-Collage2_2382a639-f172-47fc-beda-bfd39cbcc355.png?v=1777651062 Every Tree Tells a Story: Custom Brass Plaques for Fallen Tree Table Co Custom brass plaques made for Fallen Tree Table Co https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/1-000-etsy-sales-thank-you 2026-05-06T13:51:13+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/collage_cropped_8f45e2b2-3b8c-4d77-ae52-3b4ad6e262b6.png?v=1778071873 1,000 Etsy Sales - Thank You 1000 sales on Etsy - 3Dprintshed https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/recent-work-in-copper 2026-06-12T11:33:44+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/Recentwork_collage2.png?v=1781260424 Recent Work in Copper Some examples of recently made plaques, signs and name plates in solid copper. https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/recent-work-the-atelier-antiqued-copper-business-sign 2026-06-19T13:52:18+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/PXL_20260610_103635681_2_380f6a97-4694-4cbc-994e-18d3c77ea0b4.jpg?v=1781873538 Recent Work: "The Atelier" antiqued copper business sign Aged copper business name plaque with deep engraving. https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/recent-work-for-a-fellow-maker-vintage-brass-plaque-for-mud-ceramics 2026-07-10T15:17:00+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/PXL_20260703_083914189_2_d9e27463-2939-4ce4-a558-78c5e14421e2.jpg?v=1783693020 Recent Work for a Fellow Maker - Vintage Brass Plaque for Mud Ceramics Deeply engraved custom brass business sign https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/recent-work-brass-business-sign-with-detailed-engraved-logo 2026-07-22T14:54:11+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/PXL_20260709_112013072_8219b243-2c33-4ad1-90df-88d212c4d540.jpg?v=1784728451 Recent Work: Brass Business Sign with Detailed Engraved Logo Custom brass business sign with detailed engraved logo and lettering. https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/brass-house-name-sign-in-its-new-home 2026-08-18T17:21:39+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/IMG_3344_2_55e98cec-0dcb-4135-8cf8-66aa62e67951.jpg?v=1787070099 Brass House Name Sign in its New Home Brass house plaque against a blue door background https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/recent-work-plaques-and-signs-in-solid-brass-bronze-and-copper 2026-09-11T12:45:53+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/Recentwork_collage3_1b2d35e2-47aa-42b2-9c1f-612cb451c425.png?v=1789127153 Recent Work: Plaques and Signs in Solid Brass, Bronze and Copper Examples of recent work in bronze, brass and copper - made by 3Dprintshed https://www.3dprintshed.com/blogs/news/custom-freestanding-copper-plaques 2026-10-02T11:57:56+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1723/6941/articles/Signs_dbc96a7e-c86a-4c11-bfbc-598ce4558726.png?v=1790938676 Custom Freestanding Copper Plaques with Angled Feet Custom metal signs with feet - freestanding copper plaques.