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Customer Siemens, and collaborator Harting already working together and enjoying the fruits of each other's expertise.
Sigma a nice entity to collaborate with for both of these companies.
https://www.harting.com/UK/en-gb/solutions/harting-siemens-automation-cabling?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=uk_general&utm_content=image
Connecting data to the forefront
Go sigma!
Do DD.
Glta
Sigma exhibiting at AM conference next month.
Bruce Madigans Alma mater Colorado School of Mines, and collaborator with Sigma Labs, presenting a very relevant topic.
https://amc19.mapyourshow.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=4
AM and AI: The Emerging Role of Machine Learning In Material and Parameter Optimization
https://www.metal-am.com/navajo-technical-university-to-establish-centre-for-advanced-manufacturing/
Sigma Labs on the digital edge of a physical world .....bringing data to actionable forefront.
Amazing tech!
Go Sigma!
Do DD
Glta.
Do I really have to disclose my dreams aren't based on reality?!?
Lmaooooooooo.
Check out NASA program
MTC UK study
Dream 3d "no pun intended"
Morph and Germany
AFRL technology readiness AM
Y'all need to chill and find something to do with this spare time .
Do DD maybe
Lmaooooooooo
Go sigma
Glta
Materialise and Additive Industries both exhibiting in the UK July 9-11th at Additive International event.
Nice partners to have :)
https://www.materialise.com/en/press-releases/materialise-and-additive-industries-developing-a-build-processor-for-industrial
Sigma Inside :)
Go Sigma
Do DD
Glta
Serial production in oil and gas.
Serial production in automotive.
Serial production in aerospace and defense.
https://www.renishaw.com/en/44538.aspx
Sigma has customers participating or planning to participate in all these major markets.
Oil and Gas unnamed, but announced.
(Siemens, Honeywell, GE)
Additive industries customer f1 sauber already applying additive manufacturing to their operations
(Additive Industries)
Laundry list of aerospace and defense customers currently utilizing our software.
Nice to see a private company show their AM capabilities, just to see the scale that AM is taking over the industry.
When you have private companies who have this many units....the total scale of this market is booming.
Amazing to be a part of such a growing industry at its infancy.
Standards to come
Sigma inside :)
Go Sigma!
Do DD
Glta.
If you're worried about Sciaky, look at the recent European AM market major companies from Fraunhofer, and realize they are just one company.
Realize all the other companies on that picture that sigma Labs is currently with and under contract with.
Truly astounding to have sigma one of the two companies in their market space.
De Facto standard.
Sigma inside :)
I spoke with Sciaky reps in Forth Worth TX last year at a conference.
They are primarily focused on EBAM and large parts which do not interfere with the DMLS and high end aerospace and defense, medical, gas and oil turbine, and intricate parts in which Sigma operates and has contracts with the major players who manufacture dmls printers
EBAM / EBM a completely separate market, and sigma has even worked with EBM with arcam but decided not to pursue due to Dmls being their target market.
At the time, Sciaky wasn't capable of real time control, and was sending their "real time" data to the cloud for analysis after.
They may have been able to create feedback in real time by now, I haven't spoken with them since, but again, completely different market limited to their printers and EBAM if I were to guess.
In more relevant news, Oerlikon opened their digital hub in Munich
Materialise and HP collaboration moving forward, HP probably in the tens of billions in market cap valuation if I were to guess. (Sorry for all the guessing. Bit busy these days)
Always nice to have an MOU with a near Billion dollar market cap company , who works directly with a company with near endless funding capabilities. (Just one of the many companies Sigma has contracts in hand with multi-billion dollar valuations.)
Additive Industries ramping production and will most certainly continue to be one of the top in AM printer manufacturers.
Maturation of the AM industry is clearly visible.
Mergers and acquisitions of big names occuring left and right.
Commercial airline business ramping to production
UTC and Raytheon merger. Big time stuff
Airbus pushing production
Boeing needing to push more units out per month
GE Safran ramping up orders worldwide.
Standards a necessity.
Sigma locked in with NIST CRADA
UK reps working directly with MTC UK
Germany reps working directly with Fraunhofer.
Sigma presence growing with the people writing the standards.
Users will push Sigma into OEMs as IPQA will be a necessity for production of high end parts.
Will be a great summer.
Even better Fall, standards due, stay tuned
:)
Do DD
Go Sigma
Glta
Standards being written and due in US very soon for in-process inspection via America Makes, ASTM, NIST gaps being addressed.
Only real time in-process quality assurance for various machines with closed loop control capabilities is Sigma Labs tech.
Necessary patents granted, more in pipeline.
DARPA study complete and positive results.
3rd party validation in process by largest AM end users and OEMs in the world
AFRL
USAF
Honeywell
GEA
Solar Turbines
Siemens
Woodward
EOS
Trumpf
MOU with Materialise, with global sales ~200m and a current company valuation just under 1Billion.
Not a bad day...hasn't been for some time.
Go SGLB
Do DD
Glta
Yes, I enjoy all of our customer's videos on how they have minimized time to market by 25% or more (in this case) as projected in sigma labs material .
Also interesting how many of Sigma's most recent press releases include pictures or descriptions of turbine blades just like these ones...
Hmm... interesting.
Go SGLB
Do DD
Glta
It was from one of the original studies done somewhere between 2012-2014.
Sorry I don't have the exact paper on hand, it was just part of my DD and in my notes.
Another interesting note, this article on APUs was posted by Pratt and Whitney.
One of Sigmas first study with Honeywell involved APUs, and eventually led to the DARPA program.
It's long winded so I'll put it on the end.
Just wanted to highlight the importance of the Materialise integration, as they also have controller solutions for multi-laser, and multiple types of AM, such as EBM, and multiple plastic types of 3D printing.
This integration could easily go much further than the LBPF market, especially with Materialise's reach and worldwide distribution and customer base already solidified.
(I had a dream Materialise bought Sigma for $6.10 a share.... totally random but I'd take it :) )
Here's Pratt and Whitney on APUs
Aircraft auxiliary power units (APUs) are largely unseen workhorses of the aviation industry. While the flying public may know the sound of an APU, few know what it does and where it is on the aircraft. Industry professionals, though, know that APUs have a significant role to play in powering the aircraft while conserving fuel, reducing environmental impact and enabling a safer operating environment.
We currently have thousands of APUs under maintenance contracts with airlines around the world, many of whom we are meeting this week at the Paris Air Show. Airlines turn to us because APU availability is critical for airline scheduling, on-time departures and keeping operating cost predictable. For more than 50 years, we have been leaders in APUs. No other APU company powers as broad a range of aircraft – from the 30-seat regional all the way to the 600-seat superjumbo.
Additionally, no other APU supplier has the technology to match. Our APS3200 is the workhorse of several A320ceo and A320neo fleets around the globe. Our APS2600 powers all of today’s new-generation regional jets. Powering the Embraer E-Jets E2, this APU has achieved a flawless entry into service. It also powers the COMAC ARJ21 and Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ). Finally, our APS5000 is the world’s most electric APU, designed to meet the unique electric power requirements of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. It’s the cleanest and quietest APU in it class, with nearly twice the power output of any other APU available today.
So, while publicly APUs could continue to be one of the industry’s best-kept secrets, we are working diligently to ensure our APU products and services remain top of mind for our airline customers - and that's no secret at all.
Go SGLB
Do DD
Glta.
De Facto standard.
In some of the original studies with the DoD, the major issue with Sigma's system, was that although the hardware and software system could be calibrated to each machine, this took a lot of time and can not be easily done.
Sigma always could be installed and calibrated, but was not instantaneous.
Now, with Materialise, integrating a software solution directly into the controller hardware of a printer, allows for an instantaneous solution for real time inspection for AM.
This is what PR3D was made for.
This is what we've been waiting for.
Everything is lined up perfectly.
MTC connection for the standards in the UK
Fraunhofer IAPT for standards in Germany
NIST
AFRL
DARPA for standards in US
Worldwide
Sigma Inside
Go SGLB
Do DD.
Glta!
Materialise already in many AM machines, here is just one example of how they are the main platform within just one of many OEMs
https://www.materialise.com/en/cases/only-four-months-from-idea-to-working-metal-machine-powered-by-materialise-software
Materialise also has collaborations with HP, Nikon, and Microsoft....just to name a few
Sigma Labs as well ;)
Go SGLB
Do DD
Glta
The specifics of the Materialise agreement in the PR released today is absolutely fantastic.
Integrating Sigma's patented Technologies with Materialise's Patented Hardware is a complete solution to quality assurance.
The previous method of installing sensors into machines did not allow for the machine control that was necessary for production.
With this new ability to allow the software full control, will provide the possibility of closed loop AM solutions.
Sigma Labs and Materialise will be the first with a Closed Loop control solution for AM.
On another note....Very interesting topics for AMC to be currently studying...a group of which Sigma Labs is a member....hmmm
https://ewi.org/the-amc-providing-cutting-edge-access-to-applied-rd/
AMC research projects for 2019 include:
An ongoing study of Inconel 625 & 718 with a focus of looking at the creep and fatigue resistance of the parts
A comparison of the various powder measurement techniques to identify all potential options and identify what technology provides the best comparable data for a specific type of powder
An exploration of the best parameters to use in Laser Power Bed Fusion (L-PBF) system for specific complex features (ie: bridges or thin walls)
An evaluation of all of the melt pool monitoring systems on the market and comparing the results from each
A examination NDE techniques work to see which are best for complex AM printed part geometries
An ongoing study of surface finishing techniques, focusing on how they improve fatigue resistance.
A comparison of “new” AM technologies and existing AM processes.
Soon to be Sigma Inside
Go SGLB
Do DD
Glta
Closed Loop in BETA* stage
Typo from last post, Closed Loop officially in BETA stage.
Just a few more bugs to work out, mass production capabilities for additive manufacturing, allowing for the true 4th stage of industrial revolution.
DoD Army and AFRL have been utilizing Sigma for years and are ready to implement AM worldwide.
DARPA study solidified the software capabilities, implementation imminent.
Sigma labs Biggest customers like Honeywell, GEA, Pratt and Whitney, Aerojet Rocketdyne, and many others, already work with the DoD and will have the first opportunities to implement PR3D as they have been part of the government programs the longest and most familiar with the technology.
OEM implementation will be the most instantaneous jump in sales, as more OEMs sign contracts to implement PR3D directly into their machines.
EOS
Trumpf
3DSystems
Farsoon
Sentrol
Sigma has even implemented a system with arcam, but chose to focus on DMLS over EBM for now.... may venture into other methods soon ;)
Stay tuned
Do DD
Glta
SGLB
Closed loop officially in Alpha stage :)
Only a matter of time until applied to all current customers including but not limited to
material & process engineering services and support for our PrintRite3D® software licenses for our installed base at
GEA,
Honeywell Aerospace,
Spartacus3D,
Additive Industries,
Aerojet Rocketdyne,
3D Material Technologies, LLC,
Woodward,
Siemens,
Pratt & Whitney,
and the Edison Welding Institute (“EWI”).
Trumpf, EOS, Renishaw, Sentrol, Farsoon,
3D systems, Michelin Fives
All looking at Sigma very closely.
Buzz here in Germany is electric :)
Do DD
Glta
SGLB
Planning to make a trip back to Germany in a few weeks to catch up with the reps at Additive Industries.
When last had a chat, they were really excited about China and their Process & Application Development Center in Singapore.
Two gigantic markets, probably both bigger than the US, where Sigma also happens to have a presence in both, as well as their partnership with Additive Industries.
https://additiveindustries.com/news/press-releases
Tens of millions being invested in both these areas by Additive Industries, Sigma already an option on their printers.
Low overhead, Intel Inside model :)
Top tier OEM with distribution and Sigma inside moving into China...big money.
GKN, Digma customer thru MTC continues to expand.
Sigma inside for another end user depending on their application, considering they are very involved in aerospace... Sigmas specialty. .
MTC consists of the leaders all over the globe.
Great place for sigma Labs to fit in.
https://www.tctmagazine.com/3d-printing-news/gkn-aerospace-to-open-global-technology-centre/
More OEMs and end users due to announce in the next few months.
Couple more units at a minimum during these last 2 quarters.
2020 comes and a real recurring revenue stream will be there.
Do DD
Glta
SGLB
Turns out Sigmas presence in Germany is very significant.
EOS, Trumpf both very interested in real time inspection and regulatory certification.
Materialise MOU is on the move
Siemens in the same boat, with a lot of additive operations already moving forward.
(Software on their end capable of integrating something like pr3d just like materialise, except Siemens is much much much much larger )
End users extend globally.
Singapore and UK moving near the same page.
Automotive (racing) in production.
Automotive mass production near production.
Hold on to your hats.
Do DD
Glta
SGLB
Here we go.
https://3dprint.com/246235/3d-printing-news-briefs-6-10-19/
Sigma Labs and their Intel Inside strategy coming to fruition.
Trumpf next
Renishaw
3d systems
Already got additive Industries who is ramping production and will be a top tier OEM for metal AM
Let the good times roll
Do DD
Glta
SGLB
Just a reminder, sigma labs collaborator Jaguar has/had contracts with Raytheon, who just merged with UTC, Sigma Labs customer Pratt and Whitney.
Lot of big money with additive well in their crosshairs....only a matter of time until production and PR3D need.
Off to Germany for me...
Hope to see you this week Kanya, our partner Materialise tech will be part of the program.
I arrive today in preparation for the course and a little vacation play time ;)
http://wohlersassociates.com/DfAM-ZAL.html
Do DD
Glta
SGLB
SGLB customer making big moves into inspection for Additive Manufacturing.
(YouTube link attached)
Also, UTC (Pratt and Whitney) and Raytheon merging. Big money, both involved in AM aerospace. Interesting to see such large companies combining forces.
https://www.bhge.com/news/bhge-announces-first-inspection-technologies-customer-solutions-center-silicon-valley
Sigma $
"product qualification is closely linked to the manufacturing processes, and in the end, it is
the produced (or manufactured) material that needs to be qualified in its application. "
Sigma labs technology provides this.
Together with this technology,
Limitations of
Destructive inspection techniques
Reveal the value of in-situ inspection. :)
"The term qualification of processes is used for manufacturing
processes that are considered critical. A critical process is a process that can render what the
respondents call `hidden properties´, e.g. pores, cracks or inclusions that cannot be measured
using NDT techniques (standard operations such as milling or drilling are not such processes).
Given the question if the qualification procedure is different depending on manufacturing process
or product, the respondents answered that the logic is always the same, but the exact activities
may differ. In general, it was also said that the exact qualification approach is dependent on the
customer since they have different experience and different philosophies on how products and
processes are qualified.
The following general logic could be deduced from the interviews.
1. Give approval for the manufacturing method based on standards or specifications
2. Develop a specific process that fulfills the material requirements of the product
3. Freeze the final process
The approval of a manufacturing method
(1) is usually done on a generic level
(independent of the part) and is based on internal knowledge (internal specifications aided by
third-party material standards) specifying the parameters, machines, etc. that have an impact on part quality and that need to be controlled.
Raw material control is practiced for all
manufacturing methods and material standards are normally used as a reference. In the
development of the manufacturing method to comply with the product specific needs (2),
concurrent engineering with the process owner (often a supplier for traditional materials) is
practiced to utilize the process capabilities and limitations.
Once a process is developed, evidence
is gathered for how the product will perform with that process.
Since hidden properties are
evaluated, destructive testing is always included in the qualification of a critical process, i.e. one
or more parts are sacrificed.
The purpose is to identify what hidden properties there are that
cannot be measured on the final product using NDT, and verify the ones that are dimensioning
for the life of the part.
Normally this is done using microstructure evaluation and material testing,
comparing it with a known material database to show that it is within the population. In serial
production, NDT has to be used to find indications for process drift which requires that the used
NDT methods are shown to find the type of defects that are sought for in parallel with the process
development.
Having enough evidence that the product will meet the design intent, the process is
finally frozen (3).
***The idea behind freezing a process is to make sure that a product is
manufactured the same way, every time.***
Welp. All those terms just about cover everything Sigma Labs provides.
Perfect part, every time :)
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1141022/FULLTEXT01.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiP_sDe7dviAhURXa0KHTXXCFcQFjAAegQIAhAB&usg=AOvVaw2IvUumUbVcwj68QBuKfAzq
Do DD
Glta
SGLB
Love the move for an S3 right now.
Time to squeeze out the weak hands.
Luckily, many of those are ready to go.
Definitely ready to move up
Real money ready to get in
https://www.bhge.com/news/bhge-announces-first-inspection-technologies-customer-solutions-center-silicon-valley
Baker and Sintavia on the move.
Materialise signed.
Honeywell already moving
https://3dprint.com/200060/sintavia-approval-honeywell/
Siemens already signed and on the move.
Additive Industries moving up the OEM ladder quickly.
Better sell before this tanks.
Do DD
Glta
SGLB.
AM Oil and gas collaboration.
Hmm
https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/sintavia-howco-joint-venture-oil-gas/amp/
(FR)
Do DD
Glta
SGLB
Best post ever
hahahahhaha. XD
Well done brother.
Too real.
Do DD.
Glta
SGLB
I love how the last video I posted featuring a senvol rep (works directly with DoD) and a rep involved in standardization, talking about IPQA of AM parts, has nothing to do with Sigma because they didn't "name drop" sigma labs.
Absolutely amazing.
When it's well known throughout the industry (if you actually participate in it and comprehend basic English) to understand Sigma is by far the most advanced in process quality assurance software for AM (not an opinion, proven by DARPA, NASA, USAF, NIST, and various 3rd party studies.).
When leaders in the industry, who know more about what they are talking about than you do, you should probably just listen.
The entire industry is moving towards production and everyone is talking about in process quality and in situ monitoring.
Sigma Labs has the most accurate and creates more actionable data than any other company in AM.
Do DD.
"Given these historical uncertainties, moving parts to manufacturing using additive is traditionally an extremely difficult and lengthy process. Today, pre-build auto-testing of calibration and compliance, as well as in-situ monitoring of the build quality now provides the capability to ensure appropriate build quality and correlation with mechanical part properties in volume production".
If pre build auto-testing of calibration and compliance (simulation software companies like Ansys, materialise, Autodesk, simulia, etc.) carry very nice valuations , it's safe to say that companies that provide the other critical in situ monitoring data are similarly as valuable.
Many have the ability to collect the data, not money, if any, can create actionable data in real time.
Sigma is first to market, with an extremely advanced product compared to the competition.
Look for very specific name drops and ignore dots all you want.
The science never lies.
Do DD
FR
Glta
SGLB
Funny how everyone just ignores this...
Tldr
This definitely doesn't sound like Sigma at
All................
Doesn't use the same exact terms and describe exactly what Sigma labs tech does
But ya know.....
Rapid 2019 hasn't landed any deals yet, so it must have been a waste of time.
When will these people learn
FR
Goodnight.
Do DD
Glta
SGLB
Tldr
Right....bc we don't have open and ongoing contracts and/or successful projects with the USAF and Aerojet Rocketdyne, Honeywell and DARPA (ICME), AFRL,
CRADA with NIST... remember that one....
Fraunhofer in Germany
I mean seriously...ignore the facts some more...
It actually makes me laugh at this point.
FR
Do DD
Glta
SGLB
Certification and qualification standards on a roll
Do DD
Glta
SGLB
Industry finally catching up to definitions and parameters Sigma has been identifying and perfecting for years now.
Software that mines the most important and creates a repeatable process...$$$$
https://additivemanufacturingindia.wordpress.com/2019/05/25/important-process-parameters-in-laser-based-metal-additive-manufacturing-m-am/amp/
Do DD
Glta
SGLB
Funny how everyone is losing faith as the industry continues to adopt and understand the value of the technology at a continuously faster rate.
I promise we will remember you
Multiple articles from legitimate sources praising the capabilities of PR3D 5.0
DARPA study published stating the technology is capable of certifying AM parts.
Copycat softwares in development by the competition, none as capable as Sigmas solution.
More patents published.
Intel Inside model becoming very real.
Additive Industries partner with distributor in China, already including Sigma Labs as a modular option on their printer.
Honeywell
USAF
NASA
DARPA
Aerojet Rocketdyne
Siemens
Materialise
Woodward
Oil and Gas
OEMs
"leading global materials and service provider in additive" RTE
All from the sales team and otherwise who have been doing nothing all year. Lol
Keep working those abbreviations loser
Do DD
Glta
SGLB
What is the purpose of saving time and effort using the abbreviation ETA if you're going to write what it stands for in parentheses?
Lol (laughing out loud)
Do DD (due diligence)
Glta (good luck to all)
SGLB (Sigma Labs)
Well, when you are operating a company that has employees, you have to pay them for the work they do in order for you to make more money.
I understand it's a difficult concept for some minds to wrap around the idea.
First and only real time IPQA thru DARPA.
First US company in Fraunhofer AIPT
Member of prestigious MTC in UK.
Continued advancement of software and business relations.
Here's just some of the progress made during the last quarter.
Also,
Make sure you notice the important words,
On January 17, 2019, we announced we were awarded a Test and Evaluation Program contract with a ***leading global materials and service provider in AM***. The program is designed to demonstrate the value of Sigma’s PrintRite3D® product capabilities and performance and to validate and quantify the repeatability and variability of AM production processes.
revenues from existing and future PrintRite3D®-***proof of concept contracts, follow-on contracts resulting from successful proof of concept engagements***((((sigma software is effective, the companies are still learning how effective...we already proved it with very skilled personnel thru a 6 year study with DARPA))), possible strategic partnerships, contract manufacturing orders in connection with our EOS M290
On May 14, 2019, we announced that we will launch Version 5.0 of our PrintRite3D® platform at the RAPID+TCT 2019 Additive Manufacturing Conference in Detroit on May 21-23, 2019.
On April 30, 2019, we announced that the Company’s PrintRite3D® software has been shown to ensure process consistency and product quality in metal additive manufacturing, according to a research study sponsored by the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) Open Manufacturing Program and conducted in tandem with Honeywell Aerospace at Honeywell’s Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Center. The paper, titled “LPBF [Laser Powder Bed Fusion] Right the First Time—the Right Mix Between Modeling and Experiments,” discusses the validation involved in manufacturing a challenging metal component.
On March 26, 2019, we announced the appointment of the Company’s new Business Development Manager, Americas, who will be responsible for developing key accounts through the Company’s Rapid Test and Evaluation Program and for bringing PrintRite3D INSPECT® into deployment across ****serial production operations in North and South America.****
On March 15, 2019, we closed a public offering of equity securities resulting in net proceeds of approximately $1,679,230, after deducting placement agent commissions and other offering expenses payable by us.
***On February 26, 2019, we announced that we were named a member of the Manufacturing Technology Centre (“MTC”) located at Ansty Park, Coventry, UK. Being a member of the MTC enables us to share and provide expertise and solutions for a number of MTC’s projects and also network with MTC’s existing members, including some of the UK’s leading aerospace companies.***
12
On February 12, 2019, we announced that we were named a member of the Additive Alliance of Fraunhofer IAPT, a leading network for AM. As the ****first US company to be granted a membership in the Alliance, Sigma became part of the global research consortium to advance the development and implementation of AM****. The membership enables us to demonstrate our PrintRite3D technology to key players in the market of metal AM.
On February 5, 2019, we announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a Notice of Allowance for U.S. Patent Application No. 15/276,452, “Optical Manufacturing Process Sensing and Status Indication System.” The patent application covers a system of sensors configured to measure optical emissions generated by a scanning heat source during an additive manufacturing (AM) process and to analyze the data collected.
On January 17, 2019, we announced we were awarded a Test and Evaluation Program contract with a leading global materials and service provider in AM. The program is designed to demonstrate the value of Sigma’s PrintRite3D® product capabilities and performance and to validate and quantify the repeatability and variability of AM production processes.
What exactly is the ROI investors expected from a startup company?
All the ones ready to jump ship who have constantly complained or feel the need to post only the bad figures regarding Sigmas operations..
What % per year did you think you were getting from a startup that you need to bash it, yet still stay invested?
There's plenty of aspects of the industry and business operations in which Sigma continues to succeed in creating a sustainable business model, growing their business from a 4 man operation in New Mexico who started with only their knowledge and expertise and an idea how to apply it to a new, exploding AM industry.
They proved their idea works via a 6 year DARPA funded study.
They've signed contracts with multiple DoD and DoE entities as well as private companies who invest tens of millions of dollars into AM operations.
They've signed contracts over several different countries, with employees now stationed in multiple countries.
They've uplisted to NASDAQ and continue to find private investors willing to purchase shares with minimal dilution.
Yes, the company has had it's hiccups and the industry is taking longer to advance than some may have predicted, but most of those predictions were for 2020 and beyond anyways.
I think some people might have lost track of time and remember that even the regulations implemented by the government aren't complete yet.
Be safe out there... the internet is a scary place.
Do DD
Glta
SGLB
Carpenter Technology launches Additive Manufacturing business.
Sigma customer
Do DD
Glta
SGLB
Crazy how a 5% swing on a microcap can cause so much anxiety....if you didn't do DD don't bring the misinformation and lack of education over here.... Thanks.
Do DD
Glta
SGLB
People will soon realize the value of multiple phases of a DARPA funded program.
The government, who's budget is strictly regulated and monitored, does not have the luxury of blowing money on DoD and DoE technologies that do not work or provide any value.
For little Sigma to be working with Honeywell and Aerojet rocketdyne with the DoD and USAF, is extremely relevant to the efficiency of the technology.
The DARPA study literally came to the conclusion that Sigmas technology is able to do everything it is advertised to do, and potentially more with closed loop capabilities.
This is not Sigma deciding this or writing up their own paper.
This is a 6 year study completed by some of the brightest minds in their respective fields objectively observing that the technology is perhaps the most advanced of its kind.
We all know the industries this technology can be applied to, and the value associated with it .
When extrapolating this value by introducing this technology to mass production and tying into current iiot operations, you're looking at take that value and multiplying it significantly.
When taking the value associated with the technology and realizing once an ICME model is created, that value can be accessed over and over again, making it more and more valuable.
Not many microcap companies have 6 year DoD run studies that are successful by all measurables.
Not many microcaps have RTEs and contracts with so many multi-billion dollar companies.
For Sigma to be sitting at this low valuation is a bit of an oddity.
Good for investors, but clearly leaves a doubt in fragile minds.
Gotta remember most of the RTE and early adopter contracts are Very young.
If it takes the DoD 6 years to figure out the value, it will also take the private sector some time to make a decision.
Considering the entire industry is "new", it doesn't surprise me at all at the speed of adoption.
Everything has continuously moved forward as planned....the only thing getting antsy is investors.
All these companies have clearly stated they are planning to implement AM into their operations.
All these companies have clearly stated they are evaluating Sigmas technology.
If it didn't create value, they'd ditch the contract, which no one has done.
Do DD.
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Siemens and HP strike a deal. Additive Manufacturing industry moving forward into production and rapid prototyping.
EWI completed phase II study, and continues research of in-process quality assurance for qualification of additive manufactured parts.
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Patents on the move. Looks good ;)
The previous recommendation was not referring to Melissa Orme, it was a separate sentence.
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Melissa Orme to become VP of Boeing Additive Manufacturing.
For those who can't handle wordy posts,
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"This is not relevant to Sigma Labs"
Ummmm if you can't understand how an article explaining the value of data regarding materials and the quantitative properties of a laser welding process, I really don't know what to tell you.
And the article mentioning how this data will be valuable over the next decade, doesn't mean it won't be valuable until 10 years from now, it means it is valuable now, and collecting new data on materials and welding of different metals will continue to be valuable for at least the next decade.
New processes always emerge, new materials always emerge, new designs always emerge.
There will continue to be a need for the collection and transfer of such data for decades.
Sigma Labs holds a very special key to that process in collecting and using the data to create value via perfectly printed parts in the first build.
Just like the synopsis by Moog that someone reposted of mine.
It thoroughly explains the value of everything in this article, and for data like the kind Sigma Labs collects and uses efficiently.
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