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Nice find, I haven't seen that patent before. An interesting read and one of the patent's inventors is Bruce Madigan https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-madigan-3901513
Bruce has all sorts of links to Mark Cola, both went to Ohio State, worked at Edison Welding Institute, but the most interesting is that he worked at NIST for about 8 years. As most here know, SGLB has ties to NIST through a previous grant (https://3dprintingstocks.com/sigma-labs-sglb-wins-part-7-5m-nist-grant) and the hope that they are included in NIST standards for additive manufacturing.
While on Linkedin, Vivek Dave is now listed as a Visiting Scientist at MIT, and Director of Technical Development at Harting. His Science Advisor position at SGLB, apparently ended in Feb 2016.
Graphene 3D Lab, (TSXV: GGG and OTCQB: GPHBF) has 49.4 million shares outstanding.
As most here know, LMRMF owns 4 million shares of Graphene 3D Labs, so the following is relevant to us:
https://3dprintingstocks.com/graphene-3d-lab-gives-shareholder-update-guides-5-million-revenue-2016/
Yeah, interesting to say the least. As mentioned earlier, but worth repeating is all of our connections and how wide ranging they are: with Fortune 500 aerospace firms, printer manufacturers, software developers, big data, government agencies (DARPA, NAMII {America Makes), private technology organizations (EWI), & certification agencies/organizations (NIST). What did I leave out? Exciting times indeed.
Nice find. Canoga Park is about an hour from me. Makes you wonder if Concept Laser is the unnamed German 3d printer manufacturer we might be working with.
The M2 cusing and the M2 cusing Multilaser constructed in accordance with ATEX directives, thus allowing a safe processing of reactive materials. Like all machine solutions from Concept Laser have both models have a spatial separation of the process chamber and handling area for the sake of ease of use and security. The system is robust and suitable for 3-shift operation. In addition, laser source and filter technology are integrated in the system which leads to an overall small footprint. The large filter surface of 20 sqm reduces the replacement intervals of the filter significantly, so that the system availability is increased. In addition, the M2 cusing / M2 cusing Multilaser comes standard with a wasserflutbaren filter, where guaranteed by a safe filter change. Both machines are optionally available with one or two lasers.
Space: 250 x 250 x 280 mm 3 (x, y, z)
Laser System M2 cusing: fiber laser 200 W (cw), optional 400 W (cw)
Laser System M2 cusing Multilaser: fiber lasers 2 x 200 W (cw), optional 2 x 400 W (cw)
Good point, thanks for the additions.
Well said:
Facts, facts, facts are the bottom line. When it comes to Sigma Labs and peoples opinion, I trust: Dr. Brent Stucker, Donald Godfrey, Dr. Jay Littles, Daan Kersten, and Greg Morris, among others. They're putting their companies $ & R&D time and effort behind us. Hate to bore the opinionated here with facts.
BTW, how's that IG investigation going? You've been asked that specific question over and over, months on end and never have any update for us...curious (NOT)?
As always, I will make my decisions based on the facts and the incredible relationships we have with Fortune 500 aerospace companies, printer manufacturers, software developers, government agencies, testing/certification entities, etc. Facts trump (I hate that word now) opinion all day long, especially the biased opinion of opportunists.
Here are some excerpts from that article:
Lomiko Metals and Canada Strategic Complete Drilling Program at La Loutre Graphite Property
Spotlight Companies | Wednesday, 06 January 2016 14:36 (EST)
Two metals companies, Canada Strategic Metals Inc. (CJC:CA) and Lomiko Metals Inc. (LMR:CA) have released the results for seven exploration holes from the Refractory zone at the La Loutre graphite property. The recent drilling campaign on La Loutre Graphite property has now been completed, with intercepts of 28.50 M of 16.53%, 30.95 M of 8.18%, 46.25 M of 5.43% and47.15 M of 4.42% flake graphite.
A Canadian exploration-stage company, Lomiko Metals’ mission is to acquire, explore and develop resource properties that contain minerals. With a focus on the exploration and development of minerals for the new green economy, the company, along with Canada Strategic Metals who is also focused on the exploration and development of Quebec-based graphite projects, aims to acquire pure graphite.
The rapidly growing 3D printing market has made pure graphite, a material defined as greater than 99.99% graphite crystalline flake, a highly sought after resource for high tech companies. Unlike plastic, using graphite in 3D printing can produce a prototype or completed industrial product and, overall, produces a mechanically stronger product.
Lomiko has had a number of positive developments in recent months. In September, the companies released the results of their drilling campaign on the La Loutre Graphite property, that included 11 exploration holes. Furthermore, the company released their revolutionary new commercial product 'Graphene Flex Foam', a Multilayer Freestanding Flexible Graphene Foam and launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund safety certification of the Spider Charger, an in-wall USB charging device that sets a new standard for energy efficiency and convenience for today’s connected consumer.
Along with Canada Strategic Metals, the results from La Loutre graphite property shows promise for both companies. Lomiko Metals is heading into the new year with a winning combination: innovative products and a strategic partnership within an up-and-coming green tech sector.
"High Grade material in a large, near surface mineralized system such as La Loutre is a very positive indicator for the viability of a future mining operation", said A. Paul Gill, CEO of Lomiko Metals
I like your thought process. I too believe it is just a matter of time before, one or more, of the myriad of great connections we have turns into significant contracts.
This is my first foray into a microcap stock so I'm certainly no expert, but this seems a tad bit pessimistic to me:
This board is really invaluable. So many members scouring the interweb to put the pieces of this elaborate puzzle in place. I am, as I'm sure many here are, very appreciative of all the effort. I've been way to busy recently to do my own research, but it's so nice to be able to check here periodically to catch up with the good news.
How about 0.19?
GRAPHITE INVESTING
SeeThruEquity Issues Update on Lomiko Metals
« Graphite Outlook 2016: Me…Dr. Pieter J. Barnard on … »
Matthew Spizziri • December 14, 2015
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SeeThruEquity, a leading New York City based independent equity research and corporate access firm focused on smallcap and microcap public companies, today announced that it has issued an update note on Lomiko Metals Inc. (TSXV:LMR,OTCQX:LMRMF,FSE:DH8B).
As quoted in the press release:
Promising results from infill drilling at La Loutre
As part of a drilling campaign leading to a 43-101 resource estimate, Lomiko intersected 21.55 meters of 11.58%, 57.95 meters of 3.36% including 6.10 meters of 13.66% and 28.75 meters at 4.44% flake graphite at the La Loutre. On December 4, 2015, Lomiko announced that they had intersected 37.40 meters of 4.41% including 10.25 meters of 5.62%, and 48.05 meters of 3.12% including 8.90 meters of 6.13% flake graphite at their 2,867.29 hectare La Loutre Crystalline Flake Graphite Property.
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Lomiko management indicated that the results showed “excellent” data including near-surface, high grade flake graphite, helping further define the play’s potential. Lomiko acquired a 40% interest in this promising crystalline flake graphite play in September 2014, and has acquired another 40% interest since we initiated coverage on the company. As we indicated in our initiation of Lomiko, there are several long-term demand catalysts for high grade graphite, including from the lithium ion battery industry, automotive demand from projects similar to the Tesla Gigafactory — which promises to have 35GWh/year of production, as well as potential new applications of graphite derivative graphene, among others.
Launch of Spider Charger(TM) moving towards collaboration
Lomiko’s wholly owned subsidiary, Lomiko Technologies, appears to be nearing commercialization for its innovative new Spider Charger, which has been developed by the company as a result of technology acquired through Lomiko’s December 2014 licensing agreement with Megahertz Power Systems Ltd. The Spider Charger(TM) is an in-wall USB charging device that employs a sleek design while improving energy efficiency for customers and allowing up to eight electronic devices (two standard, 6 via USB ports) to charge safely at one time. Lomiko completed a prototype for the Spider Charger(TM) in November and has manufactured 250 units for use for demonstration with new potential commercial customers. There is clearly a large market potential for the Spider Charger(TM), which has applications for residential and commercial builders, airlines, schools, and businesses with clientele seeking charging stations for their portable electronic devices – such as coffee houses. Lomiko recently initiated a Kickstarter campaign to fund safety and green certifications for commercial use.
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Maintain price target of C$0.19
We are maintaining our price target of C$0.19 for Lomiko Metals at this time. We see the company as an intriguing, speculative investment in the graphite and graphene markets.
Canada Strategic Metals, Lomiko Metals Report High Grade Flake Graphite Results From La Loutre (CVE:CJC)
DECEMBER 4, 2015 BY JASON FELD IN STOCKS ·
I here you, and I know just enough about a lot of this to be dangerous. While looking around I came across this which I found interesting:
http://www.lanl.gov/projects/AcousticsAndSensorsTeam/
While this does not directly relate, it wouldn't surprise me to find out if this team, helped and/or was at least consulted on some of what we're doing.
Thanks for doing that.
I agree they should keep their web page more up to date. But in the larger scheme of things, I can accept them lagging with that as long as they're making strides in more important areas, as they are, IMO.
BTW, the spectral sensor is the one monitoring the acoustical properties.
While, this is very cool and cutting edge, it has nothing to do with us.
My guess is that not everyone needs the level of quality assurance that Sigma Labs provides. And also when people here get nervous about other quality monitoring systems, there are different degrees of inspection required depending on the application. We're at the highest end, providing inspection of critical parts, such as those in aerospace, automotive and medical implants. That's why almost every other competing system (even though in actuality they're not competing as they provide a much more cursory level of inspection) is primarily based on optical sensors. It's a level of quality assurance that can be used for less than critical applications. Disclaimer: I don't usually like to post without references and links, so take this for what it is worth.
What's changed with SGLB in the last week that has drastically changed your outlook from this:
I'm sure this has been posted in the past, but I like the idea that this author thinks we're a big player with a familiar name:
I don't understand the difference between Streamics and Magics. Maybe a software expert can explain. Below is from Materialise's web site:
I agree with you, Mark is certainly biased. But with that being said, all the DD that many on this board (including myself) have performed show that the only real competition to date are optical only systems that are very limited at best. To reiterate what some here might not understand: SGLB are material scientists, with extensive backgrounds in metals, welding, and advanced materials. Their system is the only currently available viable option to certify these parts (I would welcome information to the contrary). That's why I have a comfort level in restating their position. The likes of GE and Honeywell are in bed with us for a reason.
As someone looking to hold for the long term (> than a month), here's the positive news I got out of the CC:
* FAA certification will happen in the printer, and there will be more scrutiny, not less that the part was printed correctly, which is only good news for us (listen to ~32nd minute of the CC, where Vivek explains)
* We're recognized as the industry leader and there are no commercially available competing products, in an industry that needs this product imminently.
* 50-60 companies attended the EWI AMC meeting at our facility, including Lockheed Martin & Raytheon, where we got to demonstrate our capabilities to a captive audience.
* We will be a VIP guest of Additive Industries during their unveiling of the MetalFAB1 at formnext 2015 in a week.
Everyone wants more revenue, but that will come after. In the meantime the foundation that is being laid is fantastic. The patient ones here will be rewarded.
Good info. & bodes well that we'll take advantage of SBIR funding whenever applicable.
Good info., & it bodes well that we'll take advantage of SBIR funding whenever applicable.
Nice find, Sigma Labs ramping up.
Yeah, found that while doing some random SGLB Google searches. I'll have to remember that DUNs search trick you used.
One week until earnings. Hoping for some revenue news, but even if there isn't much, there will be plenty of news on the excellent foundation that is being laid.
SGLB is good at being frugal:
"Santa Fe - The New Mexico Economic Development Department's Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) board approved $325,955 in funding in May to create 38 jobs and $1,304,117.16 in June to create 195 jobs in New Mexico.
JTIP continues to be a proven job creator," said Economic Development Secretary Jon Barela. "It's great to see these companies using JTIP to expand and improve their workforce which creates good jobs in New Mexico...
Sigma Labs, Inc., Santa Fe - Sigma Labs, Inc. develops, engineers and commercializes manufacturing and materials technologies. The company offers an advanced, in-process quality assurance suite of technologies and materials-related, non-destructive quality inspection systems for the 3D printing, metal-based additive manufacturing and other advanced manufacturing technologies. 1 job, $41,040...
The Job Training Incentive Program reimburses qualified economic-based companies for a portion of training costs associated with job creation. The program provides for classroom or on-the-job training, reimbursing an expanding or relocating business for up to 75 percent of a trainee's wages for as long as six months. The amount of the award depends on the number and complexity of jobs, the wages paid, and the business location."
I'd say the likelihood is high that they get some funding from SBIR/STTR as Vivek has done it in the past (2009).
https://www.sbir.gov/sbirsearch/detail/358398