3D Printing Business Models - Revision history

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	*ANOTHER can of worms of models, but "throw money into the pot" and events/people paying for materials can work		*ANOTHER can of worms of models, but "throw money into the pot" and events/people paying for materials can work
	*This is especially true if the market is EMPTY (ie no local makerspaces)		*This is especially true if the market is EMPTY (ie no local makerspaces)

			==Print Farm==
			*Use websites and local ads
			*People send you files, and you sell them the printed parts
			*Can also perhaps have local pickup as well

	=See Also=		=See Also=

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	*Print designs made by students, print models, or even do 3D Printer builds long term		*Print designs made by students, print models, or even do 3D Printer builds long term

	=Fablab/Makerspace=		==Fablab/Makerspace==
	*Sort of it's own category, but if you have a 3D Printer, you are a great cantidate to start your own, or team up with others to make one		*Sort of it's own category, but if you have a 3D Printer, you are a great cantidate to start your own, or team up with others to make one
	*At this phase it would most likely be garage/school/library based level stuff (no 5 axis wire edm machine yet...), but still a makerspace in your area is better than NONE		*At this phase it would most likely be garage/school/library based level stuff (no 5 axis wire edm machine yet...), but still a makerspace in your area is better than NONE

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	*Print designs made by students, print models, or even do 3D Printer builds long term		*Print designs made by students, print models, or even do 3D Printer builds long term

	==Fablab/Makerspace=		=Fablab/Makerspace=
	*Sort of it's own category, but if you have a 3D Printer, you are a great cantidate to start your own, or team up with others to make one		*Sort of it's own category, but if you have a 3D Printer, you are a great cantidate to start your own, or team up with others to make one
	*At this phase it would most likely be garage/school/library based level stuff (no 5 axis wire edm machine yet...), but still a makerspace in your area is better than NONE		*At this phase it would most likely be garage/school/library based level stuff (no 5 axis wire edm machine yet...), but still a makerspace in your area is better than NONE

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	*Work with engineering classes, physics classes, art classes, and anyone who would want the service		*Work with engineering classes, physics classes, art classes, and anyone who would want the service
	*Print designs made by students, print models, or even do 3D Printer builds long term		*Print designs made by students, print models, or even do 3D Printer builds long term

			==Fablab/Makerspace=
			*Sort of it's own category, but if you have a 3D Printer, you are a great cantidate to start your own, or team up with others to make one
			*At this phase it would most likely be garage/school/library based level stuff (no 5 axis wire edm machine yet...), but still a makerspace in your area is better than NONE
			*ANOTHER can of worms of models, but "throw money into the pot" and events/people paying for materials can work
			*This is especially true if the market is EMPTY (ie no local makerspaces)

	=See Also=		=See Also=

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	*Make models for presentations		*Make models for presentations

	==		==Educational==
			*Work hand in hand with local schools
			*Mainly middle and high schools would be the targets (perhaps vocational schools (models of engines?) ? )
			*Work with engineering classes, physics classes, art classes, and anyone who would want the service
			*Print designs made by students, print models, or even do 3D Printer builds long term

	=See Also=		=See Also=
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	=Models=		=Models=
			==Art==
			*Not for everyone, but 3D Printing can be a GREAT art medium
			*Lattice Cubes, Lampshades, Lithophanes, Sculptures, and kinetic art can all be made easily (assuming you have someone to make the desings...)
			*Market may be the issue, but either online [[Etsy]] , Flea Markets, or local craft fairs are all options

	==Cosplay/Props Service/Store==		==Cosplay/Props Service/Store==
	*Between Haloween, local theatres/indie film studios, and the emerging prevalence of cosplay there is a large market for 3D Printed Parts, or Molds etc in costumes or props		*Between Haloween, local theatres/indie film studios, and the emerging prevalence of cosplay there is a large market for 3D Printed Parts, or Molds etc in costumes or props
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	*Make models for presentations		*Make models for presentations

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	=See Also=		=See Also=
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	=Models=		=Models=
	==Cosplay/Props Service/Store==		==Cosplay/Props Service/Store==
	*Between ~~haloween~~, local theatres/indie film studios, and the emerging prevalence of cosplay there is a large market for 3D Printed Parts, or Molds etc in costumes or props		*Between Haloween, local theatres/indie film studios, and the emerging prevalence of cosplay there is a large market for 3D Printed Parts, or Molds etc in costumes or props
	*Many can't afford 3D Printers, but a 3D Printed Helmet, Sword, Mask, etc is often doable		*Many can't afford 3D Printers, but a 3D Printed Helmet, Sword, Mask, etc is often doable
	*Can also be combined with metal casting (even simple aluminum from [[Lost PLA Casting]] , [[Greensand Casting]] (using 3d Printed forms), [[Lost Wax Casting]] ), Silicone Molds (3D Printed), [[CNC Foam Cutting]] and more for little additional cost of equipment (toolheads, or propane etc, and a crucible + some cans)		*Can also be combined with metal casting (even simple aluminum from [[Lost PLA Casting]] , [[Greensand Casting]] (using 3d Printed forms), [[Lost Wax Casting]] ), Silicone Molds (3D Printed), [[CNC Foam Cutting]] and more for little additional cost of equipment (toolheads, or propane etc, and a crucible + some cans)

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	=Models=		=Models=
			==Cosplay/Props Service/Store==
			*Between haloween, local theatres/indie film studios, and the emerging prevalence of cosplay there is a large market for 3D Printed Parts, or Molds etc in costumes or props
			*Many can't afford 3D Printers, but a 3D Printed Helmet, Sword, Mask, etc is often doable
			*Can also be combined with metal casting (even simple aluminum from [[Lost PLA Casting]] , [[Greensand Casting]] (using 3d Printed forms), [[Lost Wax Casting]] ), Silicone Molds (3D Printed), [[CNC Foam Cutting]] and more for little additional cost of equipment (toolheads, or propane etc, and a crucible + some cans)

	==Desing/Model Service==		==Desing/Model Service==
	*Make architechtual models		*Make architechtual models

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	#3 business models - subcontracting, reverse engineering, product design		=Basics=
	~~#15 business ideas -~~ http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160304-15-ideas-to-start-your-own-3d-printing-business.html		*This page aims to show various Business Models to aid [[Microfactories]] and [[Print Farms]] in breaking even, or earning a small profit, to prevent the typical issue of good causes becoming [[Money Pits]]
			* #3 business models - subcontracting, reverse engineering, product design

			=Models=
			==Desing/Model Service==
			*Make architechtual models
			*Make models for various academic uses (heart cutaways, skeletons, cell cutaways, etc) (something as simple as a local elementary school would work as a user base)
			*Make models for presentations

			=See Also=
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			=Useful Links=
			*[http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160304-15-ideas-to-start-your-own-3d-printing-business.html 15 Business Ideas]

Marcin at 20:30, 29 March 2020

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	http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160304-15-ideas-to-start-your-own-3d-printing-business.html		#3 business models - subcontracting, reverse engineering, product design
			#15 business ideas - http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160304-15-ideas-to-start-your-own-3d-printing-business.html