Sigma Labs Inc (SASI)

[Schris]

Is GE better off not buying Sigma??

The way I look at it is that GE is (repeat is) better off not buying SGLB. Since Sigma is known as a company of previous USG Scientists who are working with the US Government Labs and NIST to develop quality standards for the 3D printing industry, these agencies would be less apt to work with Sigma in this process if GE owned them.

Here is the reason. Currently Sigma is viewed as an extension of a US Lab that is in the process of setting the standards of the industry. If GE owned Sigma, then Sigma would no longer be viewed as an extension of the USG. GE would then be viewed by the industry as a company that is trying to dictate the industry standards to their competitors and others. The USG likes to dictate and not be dictated to.

Currently Sigma is viewed as independent from big industry and this independence goes away once a major US Industrial player buys them.

Provided as a point of reference - I am retired from the USG and had exposure to the USG S & T System from 2000 - 2005. Spent time escorting foreign delegations to several US labs during this period. The USG likes to keep distance between their organizations and US Defense companies (Industry).

Just food for thought!