Why Burton, Inc. is not a theat to TDCP. Apparently, there is some concern that TDCP may have dropped the ball and that a competitor-- Burton, Inc. has taken the lead in 3D technology. Let’s assume for a moment that the 3D product proffered by Burton, Inc. is virtually the same product now in progress at TDCP. (This is a generous assumption. There appears to be a substantial difference between TDCP’s 3D science and Burton’s. And the difference appears to be in favor of TDCP.) Does a competitor like Burton, Inc. hurt TDCP? No. There is no reason to think that Burton can harm TDCP’s CSpace marketability. Having two or three or a multiple of competitors in volumetric 3D science most likely will not hurt any of the participants. The technology is so new and vast that it is very difficult for one player to meet all the market demand–indeed the market demand has not even begun to be filled. The demand for 3D volumetric products is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Thus, even if we assume that Burton is a competitor to TDCP, there will be mega profits for everyone. Actually, it would be surprising if there weren’t some existing competitors in one form or another to TDCP. In every market there usually are a host of companies trying to meet the demand. Thus, there are a host of oil companies, telephone companies, cable companies, computer companies, etc. Apple competes with Amazon, RIMM, Sprint and so on. Just remember this: the technology held by TDCP/OU is protected by patent. As long as TDCP/OU have legal protection for their science, TDCP will prosper. We here at TDCP are going to be fine. We will get our piece of the pie.
A few days ago, I posted this about potential competitors to TDCP, in part I said:
“. . . I doubt TDCP will be the only game in town. I think other companies will be looking fast for a similar product. I know TDCP management said they are unaware of any competitors for 3D volumetric display. I am sure that they were totally honest when they said that. TDCP told us the truth--as far as they know. But in actual fact, I have a hard time believing that some giant American or European teck company is not already secretly working on their own volumetric 3D. Teckies know the future is 3D volumetric display. Why would a giant teck company sit on this new technology and let someone else run with the ball? I think there is a secret competitor out there some where. . . ”
