I think this is an important point. It seems that PR3D is being used as the link between different systems and machines. It's being refined to allow this compatibility with all players in the industry. When i say that's an important point, i think it is absolutely HUGE for the stock/company/commercialization. They really are aiming for this 'intel model' scenario. I wouldn't be surprised if press releases from here are very very positive.
Your are right, MDuffy. Maturation of a solution. If there is not yet a complete system, then no PrintRite3D CAN be distributed. We know that this is not true as there are systems in the field, 2 of which were purchased for $975,000. That's a lot of cash for an "incomplete" system.
Maturation of an IPQA solution is incorporation of a closed loop controller for inefficient printing machines. Greg Morris himself stated that the current state of printers are not suitable for GE Aviation's need to complete LEAP engine orders. They plan to spend "tens of millions" to meet production goals. Incorporating a closed loop control to prevent defects from occurring is what will improve efficiency. This is what PrintRite3D is designed to do and possibly part of the "ten of millions" GE Aviation plans to spend.
PrintRite3D is a cross-platform surveillance and control system that can be programmed for specific materials. The fact that this 2nd award for the goal of developing a commercially available, platform-independent QA TECHNOLOGY in multiple AM machines and alloys is big news. No one has been able to offer any solution, not Mazumder, Optomec, Stratonics, Sciaky, nor any other printer maker. Quality assurance and material properties are areas Sigma Labs holds expertise and this win is another step closer to commercialization.
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