OSE HeroX - The Open Source Microfactory Challenge

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Sponsors

  • The open source cast of characters is Lulzbot, Sparkfun, Adafruit, and other direct OSHWA relations - and see sponsors of OS Hardware Summit
  • Matterhackers
  • Polar Cloud
  • Check out these 3 sponsors. Similar work, but proprietary. - http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printed-CNC-mill/

Strategy

  • Clear positioning as distributive, open source enterprise, without compromises. FreeCAD and 100% open source tool chain is required.
  • Distributive economic impact is a stated goal. $10M distributed revenue goal, within 2 years in a distributed enterprise.
  • Value proposition: replaceable, lifetime design with easy to source parts - allows for user maintenance.