Multi-Material 3D Printer
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Zack Polizzi and Maxwell Tucker of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics propose MATIER-ALL, a multi-material 3D printer. Current 3D printers have limited material selection, slow print speeds, and struggle with complex structures. MATIER-ALL will use selective laser sintering to print quickly in multiple materials directly from CAD drawings. They have an initial prototype and plan to develop the business through partnerships, crowdfunding, and an online store. Their market analysis shows a $7.5 billion total addressable market for improved 3D printers.
Multi-Material 3D Printer
- 1. Zack Polizzi Maxwell Tucker North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics MATERI-ALL A MULTI MATERIAL 3D PRINTER
- 2. Introduction | Design and Construction | Business Plan 3D PRINTERS • Allow for rapid creation of 3-dimensional objects • Applications in rapid prototyping, design testing, flexible production, and a variety of other uses http://www.wired.com/design/2013/07/is-this-cast-the-future-of-healing-broken-bones/ http://biginscience.com/big-in-science-articles /2012/8/26/could-3d-printing-help-an-ailing-economy.html http://protinus.wordpress.com/tag/bathsheba-grossman/ 2
- 3. Introduction | Design and Construction | Business Plan PROBLEMS WITH CURRENT DESIGNS • Current consumer printers offer limited material selection • Relatively slow print speeds • Extrusion printing struggles with complex unsupported structures http://solidsmack.com/cad-design-news/evd-unsensored-bre-pettis-interview-and-makerbot-store-tour/attachment/makerbot-replicator-2/ 3
- 4. Introduction | Design and Construction | Business Plan PRODUCT DESIGN AND FEATURES • Use a design capable of printing in multiple different materials • Create a design that is flexible and extensible • Have the ability to print directly from 3D CAD drawings • Uses a method known as selective laser sintering (SLS) 4
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- 7. Introduction | Design and Construction | Business Plan CURRENT WORK Upgrades • Laser Powered • Greater Material Capability • Faster Print Speeds • Fully Automatic Printing 7
- 8. Introduction | Design and Construction | Business Plan CURRENT WORK 8
- 9. Introduction | Design and Construction | Business Plan INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 9 In 2014, a number of key patents surrounding SLS will expire: • “Method and apparatus for producing parts by selective sintering” –US5597589 • Expires May 31 • “Multiple material systems for selective beam sintering” – US5382308 • Expires March 21
- 10. Introduction | Design and Construction | Business Plan COMPETITIVE MATRIX 1 Printer Our Printer Makerbot Reprap Shapeways EOSINT 280 Print Speed 5cm3 /min 1cm3 /min .5 cm3 /min 6-20 days 10cm3 /min Product Cost $5,000 $3,000 $700+ $20- $1,000/print $680,000 Material Capabilities Many powdered materials ABS/PLA plastic ABS/PLA Plastic Plastics, 3 metals, ceramic, sandstone Plastics, metals, ceramics
- 11. Introduction | Design and Construction | Business Plan TOTAL ADDRESSABLE MARKET • TAM of approximately 7.5 billion/year • Based on projected $5000 price • 10 year replacement cycle • 3D printer market is rapidly growing 1
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- 13. Introduction | Design and Construction | Business Plan • Create working prototype and find business partners • Acquire venture capital/crowdfunding • Rollout-direct sale to consumers • Online marketing campaign TO-MARKET PLAN 13
- 14. Introduction | Design and Construction | Business Plan Prototype Development Business Plan Launch Company Construction/product dev. Rollout through online store Gathering Financial Backers Strategic partnerships/other sales outlets
- 15. Introduction | Design and Construction | Business Plan • Completed initial prototype – $1,000 • Production prototype – $20,000 • Website/marketing costs – $10,000 • Initial production run – Cost to be determined TO-MARKET COST 15
- 16. THANK YOU THANKS TO DR. LOBUGLIO, DR. HALPIN, DR. BENNETT, NCSSM RESEARCH