Replies to post #25401 on Sigma Labs Inc (SASI)

[stocker83]

Yes, these guys have been in the industry for decades so I'm sure they have thought out all the possibilities to market their technology. These are some of the smartest people out of the labs so every step they make is for some purpose. Instead of spending all their money on straight marketing, investing in the machines to showcase their products is the best use of capital. They have said on other occasions that they would become a parts manufacturer. If they can generate revenue from this printer all the capital could be used to buy other machines. The machines will eventually pay for themselves with contracts they get.

[Windbag1014]

I think the waste would be to buy it and let it sit idle. As long as they have it they may as well use it to generate revenue. Isn't that the idea behind AM? Lights out production right? Turn it on and walk away. I would have it running 24/7 at least up to the point that I could buy another one and have them run 48/14. Prioritize the jobs with a long term outlook, but don't let it collect dust.

[DriftinWayOfLife]

I would imagine many many uses for the machine. Not only the demonstration of prints with versus without the PrintRite enhancement, but also the collection of data by Sigma during those builds to be used to further develop PrintRite on the journey to controlling the weld pool. I would love it if there were enough OEMs seeking full info about PrintRite that the EOS290 would be in constant motion, however I doubt that is the reality. More likely it will be mixed use with some use being for demonstration/validation purposes and some for contract printing for companies which have no near term ability to invest in a printer and develop the necessary expertise. No reason at all to imagine that during "down time" that Sigma may well do some nozzle manufacturing. I would rather see the machine being used at capacity or near capacity rather than sitting idle. Each increment to the revenue chain will be of value, supporting the next effort at augmenting revenues. I do not see this machine as being used for a single purpose but rather it will open doors to uses and revenues that currently do not exist for Sigma. Perhaps it could even support a spin off company strictly for contract manufacturing. lots of possibilities matched only by lots of speculation!! including mine

patience and GLTA