Register for free to join our community of investors and share your ideas. You will also get access to streaming quotes, interactive charts, trades, portfolio, live options flow and more tools.
Register for free to join our community of investors and share your ideas. You will also get access to streaming quotes, interactive charts, trades, portfolio, live options flow and more tools.
Show me the money
I think we can all agree that we're foolish to believe this stock is going to make anyone any money. The only people who stand to benefit are certainly not on this messaging board. I thought 2+ yrs ago this was a little rocket waiting to blast off..it's a dud and I'm a chump. Still holding the bag...in the corner..with the dunce cap on..*sigh*
That was a good article and thanks for posting and the follow up email as well. Still holding the bag over here...now please...show me the money.
I hope you're right d..just doesn't look good from the wording.
Thanks for original post and link GR1D
..."GE [12] demonstrated the successful certification of GE9X T25 Sensor and the LEAP fuel nozzle without the need for new qualification standards."
I read this as they're not using PR3D and have no need for it..at all.
.03 ..."we're in lockstep"...yea sure thing MC.
Also like how he explained the sales of the units and licensing.. "a recurring 22% on software"..that's pretty schnice.
A few answers to questions on the CC I really liked :
"Not gonna let this languish" in regards to uplisting and the "reasons" behind the move now.
"Staying focused on recurring revenue" in regards towards other programs
How the PR3D system is actually "seeing whats going on" with respect to the build as opposed to competitors "looking at whats going on" and PR3D ability to act on data rather than just collect data.
Also Mark's tone when asked about DARPA funds ending does he anticipate more orders from the likes of GE and Honeywell : an almost giddy and childlike " I do !"
Hey Aaron..excellent questions..thanks for calling back in and more follow up questions..really well done.
Meh..
That's a post from 2015..yawn
At least the PPS
is still above .01. I mean that's a good thing. I will eat my shoe if this company every takes off and the PPS rises past .50. I'm still holding on. Sad but true.
Sorry but you seem to be posting filler fluff that has no direct relation to SGLB at all. These are attempts to make people believe what? Just try and post facts..That's the problem with this company..all fluff no revenues...yet. Mr.P
This was taken directly from Concept Laser's website :
" Quality as a significant parameter
For aircraft manufacturers, monitoring during the component's build process is one of the most important aspects of the industrial application. Peter Sander: "In practice, "inline process monitoring" with the QMmeltpool QM module from Concept Laser means the system uses a camera and photo diode to monitor the process within a very small area of 1x1 mm². The process is then documented." In 2016 this module will be extended by QMmeltpool 3D. The former, time-related 2D monitoring of the build process becomes a position-related 3D landscape. Instead of exclusively time-related data, the system now additionally delivers position-related signals for definitive allocation, comparable to a computer tomography (CT). These signals make it possible to generate 3D datasets of the part and its structure. A highly accurate 3D landscape of the component is thus created. This allows QMmeltpool 3D to provide local indication of defects in the component. As a result, subsequent inspections and tests can be reduced to a minimum. Furthermore, the data are available directly after the build process, which also saves time. Other QM modules for active quality assurance are QMcoating, QMatmosphere, QMpowder and QMlaser. They measure or monitor, for example, the laser output and also the optimum layer structure of the metal powder and document the entire manufacturing process seamlessly. An additional feature in terms of quality assurance is the capability to work in a closed system to ensure the process remains free of dust and contamination. All disruptive influences that could have a negative influence on the process are intended to be eliminated this way. Frank Herzog: "These days it's accurate to call this a regulated manufacturing process that provides repetition accuracy and process reliability." Prof. Dr.-Ing. Emmelmann emphasizes by saying: "The QA software now enables us to monitor and document key data, such as laser parameters, melt pool parameters, as well as the composition of the inert gas atmosphere. Disruptions due to contamination can be eliminated."
Concept Laser can call itself a pioneer in this field too, since the company has been working on different quality improvement/monitoring modules since 2004. "
Looks like they have a leg up on Sigma..I'm no expert..I'm just looking for "dots" and this really makes me wonder just how valuable Printrite3D really is.
I mean German engineering is...well you people know..these guys are no joke..Germans take no prisoners.
The only reason we're not speaking German today is because those crafty Polish dudes reverse engineered that damn Enigma machine and with Allied help and German mistakes broke the code.
Looking for you folks to chime in and shed some light on this..I own shares and I hope that SGLB does as promised..I don't doubt Sigmas efforts are needed and valuable to the industry..but is it THE one and only? No doubt Cola and the gang are on to something..but is it too little too late or do they have what the others dont ?
Mr. P
I would like some input on this please :
http://microfabricator.com/articles/view/id/55953b97313944152f8b4576/concept-laser-to-offer-in-situ-quality-assurance-with-qmmeltpool-3d
I see in previous posts this company has been discussed..this is direct competition is it not ? But there are differences between the melt pool capabilities? Thanks for any input.
Kewl...that's called being awesome..happy monday !
So mostly nothing new here but Id like to just add my two cents..In regards to PPS and the like..if we just reflect back on CC it seems to me that both Mark and Vivek were saying...SLOW..the additive world doesnt know which way to go just yet and everyone (GE, AEROSPACE, ETC.) is looking how to say "YES...this is the standard which we will use".. So the next to last two paragraphs from that CC really just seems to sum things up. Quote from CC :
"Mark Cola - President and Chief Executive Officer
Sure, so, thanks for the question Tim. I think back to Rob’s point about things perhaps slowing down a bit and people taking stock of what they’re doing. I think it all sort of concatenates at the level of just the general trend for these early adopters which tends to be Aerospace and Defense sort of applications. They take a very cautious approach to their technology maturation.
And so, they of course have to deal with whatever burning issues of the day with a long-term line of sight to, what do, they really need at the end of the day. And that of course is to be able to - initially first get into production and then secondarily over time begin to address and reinforce the question of is my process in control.
And if so, how do I know that and that’s where the real pay-offs are for Sigma Labs, as they start early with these products and begin to understand is my process in control. Well then they can move to answering the questions of, do I have a quality assured product and if so, how do I know it. And that’s where Sigma Labs is really working hard to help them understand.
It’s important to get in with these programs since while we have the early adopter program and begin to learn and understand the AM process now using tools such as ours. And then how do you use these tools later on to validate over and over that you continue to produce a quality product. And there regulatory agencies are going to eventually demand that sort of quality reassurance.
And I think Vivek, maybe you want to add a thought or two on some of the compliance activities that we’re aware of from the likes of say the FAA?
Vivek Dave - Scientific Advisor
Yes, sure. Well, again, thanks to everyone for the great questions. So, here is the dilemma and this also may help answer the question why does it take so long to get something into Aerospace that’s new.
When you look at traditional materials, things that come from a mill or come from a foundry, or come from a primary metal processing industry? The material is created at the mill, at the foundry. It arrives in Boeing or GE or Lockheed Martin shop, they machine it, they weld it, they assemble it, they put it together they ship it.
Additive Manufacturing is totally different. I was just at a conference on the International Society of Air Breathing Engines in Phoenix. And it’s appearing as if the FAA is going to take the position that for Additive Manufacturing, the material is created in the printer, in the box. That’s a radical departure from traditional aerospace materials when you think about that, most of the time the materials created somewhere else that comes into your factory, you process it, you turned it into a park and you ship it.
So, I think the industry is trying to wrap their head around that. Quite frankly the regulators are trying to understand that too. And so, I think at least in Aerospace that’s what you’re seeing, a little bit of uncertainty as to exactly what is the goal, how high is the bar and then what do I need to meet it.
But at the end of the day, I think all of that is good for us because the direction things are going to be going in are more scrutiny, more inspection, more proof, more evidence that the process is under control, not less.
So, at least as far as we’re concerned, this is a positive move. And certainly to ensure the safety of the flying public, we think it’s a positive move as well."
At least for me anyways that really seems to address where this thing could go but more importantly why it really hasn't gone anywhere yet. Its still really early and the big boys take their sweet time integrating ANYTHING especially when it comes to public safety. Cheers
Nice follow through...perhaps a great deal more patience is required here..it appears as though Sigma is the "only" one.
I have followed for a long time..own a nice chunk of shares. The info releases coming out have been quite positive. It seems that something is holding this co. down. Perhaps all isn't what it seems. It looks like GE is not going to be utilizing this company for the things we had all hoped. Either that or there's an announcement that will be coming soon to say without doubt that yes, GE is utilizing and yes there are several orders coming with revenue to follow.
It does not look very good from over here. Perhaps someone can paint a better picture.
GLTA
Been adding since the pullback in small amounts. 10 shares here and there up over 1k shares. Been slowly creeping up past week and I was hoping for a day like today. The volume has been anemic and I was expecting more volume after the Russell addition but didn't really happen. I hope this is the beginning of a sharp move up. All the info I can find is good news. That guy from Morris just added to team, sales past quarter, recent acquision, Gary's visit to facility with some good photos ..all good things. Not much chatter about this company and hope it changes to more info in the coming weeks. Good luck people.
I remember something about "no later than Q2 " or maybe Q3 . Is that still accurate or has there been official statement from Cola or Vivek delaying this ? Any info is appreciated and for what it's worth I'm in and watching for the next leg up. Cheers people.
Bad juju ......very bad
Hello, new here is this what you're looking for ? :
http://sigmalabsinc.com/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=77&cntnt01origid=65&cntnt01returnid=59