Replies to post #12739 on Sigma Labs Inc (SASI)

[Jackle]

nice find,

love this quote

Although the -1B and the -1A are different engines, the experience gathered on the -1A is very useful, as it has validated some technologies, Goubet said. He referred to components such as the fan blades, which are made of carbon fibers woven in three dimensions, titanium aluminide alloy low-pressure turbine blades and ceramic matrix composite

.. wouldn't it be nice if the 'validate some technologies' included Sigma's IPQA. Nothing to assume it doesn't.

I think, and someone touched on it earlier, that Sigma is too low key for any direct mention out of this airshow. The press releases will be all about the big guys, but there is a lot to be read between the lines. It's this point that lends itself to the fact that when Sigma does get adopted it will be on big scale, and out of the blue. Testing is 1-2 machines. Adoption is 50, followed by industry recognition. If they can't even mention their customers i wouldn't expect too much direct information on their successes in testing. It's a competitive landscape for their customers. Sigma fulfills it's role of behind the scenes 'intel model' partner very, very well. It's background at Los Almos helps in that regard. Instead read between the lines, watch the leap engine testing develop, smile at quotes like ' validating some technologies' and know that we are there behind the scenes.

I'm not too worried about Sigma's burn rate, they are a very frugal company and have money coming in as we know. As Mark Cola said at Christmas, they also expect more business from these recent buyers in the near term.

[DanielD305]

Great find!

Thank you

[stockmama22]

Wish it did mention Sigma, but I agree that Sigma is a "behind the scenes" company.
I'll be watching for any singapore airshow updates. Hopefully one with some more 3D printing and/or Sigma in the announcement....