Lauren Reed is the senior content marketing manager at Shapr3D. With over 10 years of experience in writing, editing, and communications, she’s penned short- and long-form content for companies in 3D design, tech, healthcare, hospitality, financial services, and food. Lauren specializes in translating complex information into narratives and stories that resonate with audiences. She has a degree in communication studies and her writing has been recognized by PR Daily and PRSA. When she's not writing about CAD, she can be found doing crosswords, knitting, or cooking.


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