Sigma Labs Inc (SASI)

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First off most people don't even understand what Sigma Labs is doing. In simple terms, we are "3D-Printing", however instead of plastics, we want to use METALS to make sure we have a much stronger product that can actually be used. (You cant 3D-print an airplane made of plastic, because it'll just fall apart and noone would trust to fly in it)

This is called "Additive Manufacturing" and the easiest way to put it is that we are 3d printing metals with the intent to "print" major components of planes, automobiles, buildings, etc..(anything that is made of metal).

Currently, SGLB does not focus on the actual printing of the metal (that is GE's and Honeywell's job), however SGLB has developed a unique software that will INSPECT the final metal product as it is being printed IN REAL TIME, to ensure that the metal is the appropriate composition of whatever metals are being used. For instance... Lets say we have an Aluminum alloy that is 70% aluminum and 30% Iron or something. When GE "prints" a metal part, how can they tell that the product is accurately 70/30 propotion?

Right now, they can't. However this is exactly what SGLB's software will allow them to do! SGLB's PrintRight3D package consists of INSPECT (being released sometime between July-October 2014) and DEFORM (being released sometime Q1 of 2015) Both of these products allow GE/Honeywell/Boeing/Any company that would want to use Additive Manufacturing for their products. Why would these companies want to use AM? For one- it turns 8 steps into 1 single step (EX = GE's LEAP fuel nozzle), but it also decreases the dependency on employees. Instead of 8 people doing 8 different parts of an assembly line, we have 1 machine doing it all in one step (printing). SGLB's software ensures that the product is exactly what it needs to be.


Lets fastfoward 2-3 years. Assuming Additive Manufacturing takes off, which the general consensus is that it will, how will it be regulated? How will governments and agencies ensure that GE's product is adequate to be incorporated into an Airplane that transports their citizens? After all, we are all about the safety of individuals and we are not going to allow a company to build components out of faulty materials. PrintRight3D is the only known company currently solving this issue. Furthermore it is working alongside GE and Honeywell to beta-test/finalize their software at some of the most advanced facilities in the Country. They are ensuring that their product is something GE and Honeywell will actually use.

Keep in mind, SGLB does not have any contracts with GE or Honeywell, they are only testing their software at GE/Honeywells laboratories. That being said, SGLB does have a CONTRACT to integrate their PrintRight3D software into Materialise (MTLS) 3D printers. Since their product has yet to be released, SGLB has not posted any significant revenues, which is shying most investors away, however that will change within the next 6 months, due to the contract through MTLS. MTLS on the other hand is one of the key leaders in 3D-printing in Belgium/Europe, and they are currently expanding to the USA. In fact, next week (approx. June 23d) MTLS will be listed on the NASDAQ with an IPO of $12-$14 per share generating about 104M in revenue. A portion of this will go to SGLB due to their contract and SGLB will have a decent amount of revenue off this contract alone!

Once PrintRight3D is complete, expect to see more companies licensing SGLB’s software, as it will be a necessary step in the production of any AM product that needs final product assurance.
So all this great news…why has it fallen in stock price? Because there are very few people actually selling this stock. They have a very low trade volume compared to outstanding shares. That means everyone is holding onto their shares, and mostly institutional investors selling off their shares are dictating the share price. They do this to lower the PPS and scare off smaller investors to sell their shares so that they may ultimately rebuy or add to their position at a discount! I have been using this opportunity to add to my shares, as I am long SGLB and do not plan on selling until 2-5 years.

Thanks, Feel free to post any questions and I will answer to the best of my ability. Also keep in mind these are my views about SGLB, I am only a shareholder in SGLB, and have no other affiliations. It is up to you to do your own research and add/sell where you see appropriate!


(I originally wrote/posted this here: http://www.reddit.com/r/SGLB/comments/28h482/the_future_of_sglb_buy_or_sell/

however i removed Monkeybuilt's analysis to make it easier to read and b/c we have all already read it here on IHUB)

GLTA! I am currently averaged in at .135 but have no fear of the current slum like most of us on iHUB!