3d printing for smes: threats and opportunities
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A summary of the threats and opportunities that the emergence of 3D printing presents SMEs, as well as some tips on how SMEs can utilize fast prototyping to create innovative new products and services open up new business opportunities.TRANSCRIPT
3D Printing for SMEs
Threat or Opportunity?
Threats
• Lower barriers to entry• Enables potential new competitors • Drives lower prices and margins• Disrupts existing business
Limited Short-Term Impact
Potential Long-Term Disruption
Opportunities
• Enhance product design and development processes• Expand existing product lines• Create new value-added products and services• Enhance existing customer engagement• Develop new customers and business
New Niche Markets
Exciting New Growth Opportunities
Ultra Customized
New Market Models
Mass Market Market of OneMarket of 10,000
Ultra Specialized
New Business Models
Ultra Specialized
Ultra Customized
Cost Leadership Differentiation Elastification
Move Up the Value Chain
3D Printing: The Magic of Fast Prototyping
Fast Prototyping is the Key
New Market Models
Fast Prototyping
New Production Models
New Business Models
Fast Prototyping Equipment
3D printer + 3D scanner for less than NT$100,000!
DAVID SLS-1 3D Scanner 3DSTUFFMAKER Evolution
Capture Idea
Create Digital 3D
File
Print Sample
Modify & Reiterate
Fast Prototyping Flow
2 Working Days < NT$10,000*
*(Estimate: Time + Materials + Printer Utilization)
Enhances Design Process for Final Tooling
Print Samples Feedback
Modification &
OptimizationFinal Tooling
New Business Multiplier Effect
Richer Customer
Engagement
Print Samples for Multiple Customers
Customer
Customer
Customer
Customer
Better Final Design
New Applications
Customization Options
Final Production Prototype(s)
New Markets
Rapid Prototyping Applications
Enhance Existing Product Lines
Product Development
Create New Product Lines &
Services
Spare Parts & Accessories
Additive Business Opportunities
Rapid Prototyping Benefits
• Minimal investment• Reduced new product development costs • Increased innovation and creativity • Faster design cycles• Closer customer engagement • Expansion into new markets• Greater product differentiation • Creation of new value-added products and services • Higher margins
3D Printing: The Next Steps
3D Printing Realities: Limitations
Limitations
Size Materials
CostsPrinting Time
Quality Manpower
3D Printing Realities: Addressable MarketsAerospace
Specialist Markets
Industrial
Dental
Medical
Personalized Markets
Jewelry
Mainstream Markets
Gift Items
Art and Design
“Maker”
Toys
Prototype your 3D Printing Business!
• Learn about the technology • 3D printers • 3D capture and modeling
• Carry out pilot projects• Find suitable products and applications• Identify staff and partners
• Engage with customers • Basic market research • Understand needs and requirements
Minimal Investment Required!
3D Printing Prototyping Kit
DAVID SLS-1 3D Scanner 3DSTUFFMAKER Evolution
3D printer + 3D scanner for less than NT$100,000
Initiate Pilot Project• Product Line extension• New product concept • Product accessory • Product spare part• Promotional gift item
KISS: Keep It Simple Stupid
Develop Partnerships: Detekt
• 3D printing and 3D scanning equipment
• Advanced 3D printing services and solutions
• Online 3D printing e-commerce platform
Develop Partnerships: Voltivo
• Online 3D printing service• Rapid prototyping • Rapid manufacturing • Consulting Services
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Voltivo Confidential
Quick Introduction
• Oliver Fueckert, Voltivo Group [email protected]
• 20 years in High Tech Industry with 13 years in Asia• Great Passion for emerging technologies• “Every day is a school day”• Added the “3D Manufacturing” line of business in
2012• Automated Online 3D Printing Service• Consulting services to Small/Medium Enterprise• 3D Printing Filament Distribution
Thank You