multi-material 3d printer
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Zack PolizziMaxwell Tucker
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
MATERI-ALLA MULTI MATERIAL 3D PRINTER
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
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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/
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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)
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http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Selective_laser_melting_system_schematic.jpg 5
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CURRENT WORKUpgrades
• Laser Powered
• Greater Material Capability
• Faster Print Speeds
• Fully Automatic Printing
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CURRENT WORK
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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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
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COMPETITIVE MATRIX
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Printer Our Printer Makerbot Reprap ShapewaysEOSINT
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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
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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
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Create working prototype and find business
partners
Acquire venture capital/crowdfunding
Rollout-direct sale to consumers
Online marketing campaign
TO-MARKET PLAN
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Introduction | Design and Construction | Business Plan
PrototypeDevelopment
Business Plan
Launch Company
Construction/product dev.
Rollout through online store
Gathering Financial Backers
Strategic partnerships/other sales outlets
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Completed initial prototype – $1,000
Production prototype – $20,000
Website/marketing costs – $10,000
Initial production run – Cost to be determined
TO-MARKET COST
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THANK YOU
THANKS TO DR. LOBUGLIO, DR. HALPIN, DR. BENNETT,NCSSM RESEARCH