Sigma Labs Inc (SASI)

[LukeBH]

SGLB and Artificial IntelligenceHappy new year to all, I am a long investor in SGLB, since the hype in 2013. Despite constant losses I'm still staying stuck to my original investment thesis.
Reading this article (http://www.economist.com/news/business/21711079-american-industrial-giant-sprinting-towards-its-goal-german-firm-taking-more) a tought came to my mind.
In these times of progresses in artificial intelligence, not to mention projects like GE predix operative system, aren't you worried that SGLB technology of sensors and algorithms will be surpassed before becoming commercially viable? Are SGLB patents so unique (and legally defensible against third parties) that companies like GE cannot just take some good hints out of collaborations with SGLB and keep developing IPQA by themselves?
I am really worried that we are stuck to a technology that will be born old, surpassed by AI solutions, or crushed by major players.
Thank you for your opinions, all the best for 2017.

Luke