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=Narrative=
We have an industrial grade 3D printer [https://microfactory.opensourceecology.org/portfolio/1-day-3d-printer-workshop-february11-highland-ks/] that still requires minor tuning. Motion, electronics, are fine; may need stabilization of motion by going to higher voltage for more torque and stiffer axes. We have the options of selling kits [https://microfactory.opensourceecology.org/kits/), running extreme manufacturing workshops [https://www.opensourceecology.org/3d-printer-workshop-eugene-oregon/], or doing professional development [https://microfactory.opensourceecology.org/professional-development/]. Then we can develop other products - filament maker for recucling waste plastic to 3D printing eco filament, and building a larger printer for printing furniture from scrap plastic.

Beyond this, we want to start OSE Clubs - like FIRST Robotics - but eco technology with a purpose for the common good via open source transformation of education to open source product development.

Current plan: finalize design -> sell kits -> organize workshops. With stable revenue, work full time on Clubs to increase prototyping capacity. Collaborators continue R&D on other products.

Key point to keep in mind: [[Industrial Productivity on a Small Scale]]

=Evaluation=

There have been several business models that we need to evaluate for (first 4 questions from OSE, last 5 as in [[Disciplined Entrepreneurship]]):
#Development time and cost required to develop a product for that market?
#Revenue per month?
#Time per month required to deliver products?
#Trainability of others when used as a [[Distributive Enterprise]]?
#Does the customer have money? 
#Are the customers accessible to your salesforce? 
#Do they have a good reason to buy your product? 
#Is there competition in this market? 
#If you win this market, will it help you with the next one? 
#Core Mission Alignment: Is the market consistent with the goals and values of the company’s founders?

=List=
#3D printer kit
#XM Workshop
#2 day professional development
#3 day OSE Club startup
#Simplified low cost kit
#Desing Guides - 3D Printer, Tractor, Power Electronics
#3D printer Parts only kit
#Filament Making workshop
#Large 3D printer
#Corporate Team Building Retreat

See also [[3D_Printer_Marketing#Product_Menu]]