An Overview of Additive Manufacturing Technology, its Materials, Applications...
Government & DOD Apps
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Government Applications
2Bot.com
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Model Types
Topographic Models “Topo” Detailed Models
Smooth or with contour elevation lines (wood, plastic) 2D parts assembled by hand
to mock up 3D structures
Massing Models (to scale – low detail)
3D Prototyping
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Government Applications
• Military
• Intelligence
• Law Enforcement
• Home Land Security
• Emergency Response Units
• Project Planning and Engineering
• Disaster Preparedness Model Simulation
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Specific applications
• Target Analysis: Bombardment
• Target Analysis: Ground assault
• Special Operations Forces: UW
• Design phase analysis & modification
• Disaster Preparedness Model Simulation
• Fluid Dynamics: Modeling to Scale
• Counter Terrorism
• SWAT Response
• Municipal Planners, Engineers & Environmentalists
• Military Academies
• NASA Space Exploration
• Model Preservation & Commemorations
• Network & Project Security 100% 2Bot ® IP
2Bot Corporation
2Bot.com
17455 NE 67th Court, Suite 110
Redmond, WA 98052 USA
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2Bot Corporation – Turning Ideas into Objects
Bill Gates, in his January 2007 Scientific American cover story “Dawn of the Age of
Robots” wrote “We may be on the verge of a new era where the PC may get off the
desktop and allow us to see, touch, hear, and manipulate objects…as these
[robotic] devices become affordable to consumers, they could have just as
profound an impact on the way we work, communicate, learn, and entertain
ourselves as the PC has had over the past 30 years.
2Bot Corporation of Redmond, Washington has developed proprietary machines
that resemble computer printers but which instead of applying ink to paper use
robotic technology to produce three dimensional objects from diverse materials.
The Gartner Group predicted in 2008 that the 3D Printing Industry will grow by
100x over next three years.
Digital Information &
Personal Printers
1981
2Bot ®
3D Object Making
Platform 2008
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Target Analysis: Bombardment
Be it Naval Bombardment, Air, Artillery or Ground assault, 2BOT allows troops to analyze the
situation in 3D from all angles with minute detail (1/1000”) for optimal destruction of the target.
Topos can be rapidly made using, arc-gis ESRI, LIDAR,GPS, GIS and STL data from
unmanned drones like the Predator and even 2D Jpeg photo files. These Topos are all inclusive
and show both terrain & structures, augmenting 2D & 3D aerial photos for the most detailed
perspective of the target possible. NGLO teams can examine LZs and Targets before they jump
or continuously make models when at forward bases. Naval Gunfire officers at sea and Aviators
also can examine targets before fire missions giving them tactical advantages as well as
reducing mission risks.
Analyzing 3D targets
allows in defilade targets
to be quickly accessed
and seek strategies to hit
them from a enfilade
direction or if not,
determine which fuses
(BD, PD, VT etc)
and types of ordinance
(HE, WP, Flechette etc)
or mission type, naval
gunfire, artillery or air
should be conducted.
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Target Analysis: Ground assault
Strategy and tactics in asymmetric and guerrilla warfare against terrorists, belligerents and
their tactics worldwide, necessitates detailed intelligence for mission success and safety of
our troops. Employing 2BOT to model towns and cities prior to or after securing the area
can greatly increase troop’s familiarity with the area. When grunts are able to familiarize
themselves with a town before an assault, the labyrinth of narrow streets, back allies, blind
corners, highest roof tops and dead end streets becomes a tactical and strategic advantage
instead of a deadly obstacle. Tactics such as mole holing with LAWs and mining escape
routes are more evident when examined with an intricate 3D 2BOT model.
In newly secured areas
and in the case of newly
arriving replacement
troops 2BOT models
can quickly and more
powerfully communicate
3D visual information
which is proven to be far
more easily grasped and
retained than mere 2D
maps and photographs.
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Special Operations Forces: UW
Special Operations Forces, much like ground assault and ongoing after mission security
analysis, can leverage the power of 3D modeling when conducting counter terrorism and
unconventional warfare, alone or in coordination with local indigenous forces. In the
endeavors of Force Recon Marines, Navy Seals, Army Rangers, Army Special Forces, Air
Force Special Tactics and ANGLICO Airborne, missions are often front line and more often
than not, behind enemy lines. In these high risk missions involving small teams without
support close by, it is even more incumbent upon commanders to supply detailed and wide
ranging intelligence on the area of operations as well as the targets.
Surgically targeting installations with ordinance and especially placing explosives
necessitates an intimate knowledge of the surrounding area and the target, to ensure
mission effectiveness and team safety.
Sniper operations in support of discretely
eliminating key enemy personnel can leverage
2BOT’s versatility and power by modeling
opposition buildings, facilities, safe houses.
Particularly in the instances were the safe house is
new construction, available CAD data can layer,
dissect and precisely model the structure floor by
floor showing an incredible level of detail
heretofore not possible.
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Design phase analysis & modification
Designing bases, prisons, dams, and other
installations……..2BOT can be used to examine
the design of new and existing installations and
structures which may pose dangers and or
security risks. In this example, turn off the roof
layer and look inside.
Monolithic Combination Topo / Structural model
User imports 3D Virtual Model file……
The same analysis can be preformed
on Bases, Fire-Base kill zones, Schools,
prisons, stadiums, dignitary's quarters,
low lying costal towns, dams and their
surrounding areas to access risks
associated with military and terrorist
attacks and or natural disasters. 3D
models can be utilized to examine and
calculate what damage would result in the
event of an attack, failure or disaster and
develop counter measures accordingly. ….... 2Bot® makes 3D Physical Model
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Design phase analysis & modification
Before issuing the final design contract, Montana state corrections officials wanted a 3D model
of their prison to examine and enhance security and eliminate safety flaws in the initial design.
2BOT quickly, easily and inexpensively cut 2 layers or levels of the AutoCAD files thus
producing the roof top and grounds and the main floor and grounds. The problems were
reducing the opportunities for escapes and altering the design to maximize staff safety and the
solutions were obvious when seen in true physical 3D. Catching design flaws in early stages
avoids costly re drafting on more mature, complex, expensive Cad drawings as well as even
more costly retrofits of the buildings after completion of constriction. True physical 3D inspection
and analysis saves time, money and lives. The same is currently be done in redesigning schools
for lockdowns.
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Disaster Preparedness Model Simulation Analysis
Imagine due to terrorism, military conflict, design failure or natural disasters such as earth
quakes, typhoons or tsunamis that dams collapse, rivers over flow their banks or coastal towns
are threatened. What would be the extent of the damage and how can we mitigate against it?
How can we most effectively model the many and various probable scenarios and thus formulate
design enhancements, practical solutions and institute contingency plans and civil
preparedness? Using fluid dynamics we can utilize inexpensive scaled models to track and
analyze the movement, speed and path of destructive and dangerous water flows.
Fluid Dynamics: Modeling to Scale
By use of Reynolds Numbers and substances
such as Sodium Silicate often called 'water glass'
or “liquid glass" which is a base with a hydroxyl
radical the radical reacts with the phenolphthalein
indicator solution to turn it pink through purple in
high concentrations thus leaving a colored residue
that shows high water lines on the models. It is
extremely soluble in water and can make a solution
as thin as water or as thick as paste You can
model the viscosity of the water with the right
concentration.
One factor to consider in high ratio models, is the
surface friction of the model itself. You may have to
adjust the model with a wetting agent because the
higher viscosity will have a different surface
tension and small details will trap air and effect the data adversely. Grand Coulee Dam
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Fluid Dynamics: Modeling to Scale (continued)
One can further adjust by adding alcohol which is water soluble. An alcohol like glycerin
is thick. It can work alone or in a mixture with the sodium silicate. Phenolphthalein is
insoluble in water, but dissolves in alcohol and becomes an 'indicator solution' which is
water soluble. Spray the phenolphthalein solution on downstream models, and let it dry.
When the sodium silicate solution mimicking the water flow comes in contact with it, it will
turn red. One word of caution when using phenolphthalein, over time, the red color will fade
back to clear from the CO2 in the atmosphere. So be sure to permanently mark the high
water levels with an additional medium.
To facilitate the wetting, spray it with a mix of soap and the phenolphthalein solution.
Then the model is 'wet' as the fluids come in contact with the downstream surface areas.
Many other fluids and compounds are available which professional chemists ,physicists
and engineers are well aware of.
This type of rapid, precise and inexpensive modeling is the kind of analysis that would
have clearly and physically shown numerous and varied outcomes of hurricane Katrina
years before disaster struck and how to enhance weak spots in the system to avoid
catastrophic damage.
Thru “tiling” 2BOT automatically scales models of extraordinary size if needed, again for
very little cost on the consumables side and thus allows one to make as many models as
needed without regard to cost. 2BOT studio is a true breakthrough in the ease, speed and
low cost of 3D modeling and rapid prototyping.
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Counter Terrorism
Much like military uses on the battle field, counter terrorism operations at home and
abroad are no less dangerous and of equal importance to our security at home and
abroad. 2BOT can be used to model targets under surveillance for a possible
preemptive strike. 3D knowledge of the target is again a valuable asset in mission
success and safety.
Conversely modeling the most likely targets and their surroundings of future terrorist
attacks, such as embassies, federal buildings, national landmarks, stadiums, military
bases, high profile hotels and hospitals
makes logical sense. An a attack on a
hydro electric dam dose not merely
threaten capacity and disruption of the
grid. If properly executed a collapse of the
damn also threatens lives and property
downstream. How much and how far
the damage is spread can be modeled
and then added security can be put in
place at the most vulnerable and or
potentially dangerous locations.
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SWAT Response
Horrific events such as Columbine and so many others, here and around the globe, serve as
a chilling reminder how truly vulnerable our schools are to deranged amateurs much less, god
forbid, lunatics or terrorists with military training and a well laid out plan. Explosion of the internet
and the easy access to other disturbed individuals and information on weapons along with
continuing economic hardships will inevitably combine to increase the potential for increased
stress and mental Illness among parents and students alike, leading to more problems in schools
and elsewhere, in addition to the threats posed by foreign and domestic terrorists.
Unfortunately despite all the proactive efforts to prevent violence in schools, SWAT teams are
often forced to react swiftly and efficiently under the worst of circumstances; deranged
individuals intent upon murdering young children, most times for no discernable reason other
than some twisted fantasy or misguided revenge brought on by depression.
First responders are inevitably at a distinct disadvantage as the perpetrators often have
intimate knowledge of the school and they are at the mercy of soliciting structural descriptions
from terrified staff verbally or at best a set of 2D drawings sent to the scene as time passes by.
In a dynamic situation Law enforcement dose not have time, in a stand off hostage situation, time
can run out at any second. 2BOT 3D models could be stored on campus, at local police stations
and school district headquarters so that SWAT teams and other first responders need not wait to
quickly and accurately familiarize themselves with the school, access the situation and
decide on several options of action and additional plans should the situation later change.
Mass murder of this type is not just a local tragedy, but a national disaster seen round the world
in an instant, as so amply exhibited by recent events in China. This 2BOTsystem is not limited
to just schools, but any facility that lends itself to these types of tragedies.
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Municipal Planners, Engineers & Environmentalists
Municipal Planners and Engineers can review the designs of projects from levies
and dams to flood plain analysis and proposed urban land utilization projects in
3D. 2BOT allows professionals to make presentations of the projects better
understood by constituents
on local councils that may
not have the expertise to
fully comprehend the
complexities and benefits
of many proposed projects.
It also is a handy tool for
estimating the amount of
earth needed to be moved
in larger projects, from golf
courses to reservoirs.
Additionally 2BOT can be
used in erosion, surface,
and storm water
management analyses.
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Military Academies - Education
2BOT thru its EDBot applications can do more than make models of battlefields,
simulations and topos to be studied from a military tactical perspective.
2BOT can also be used in chemistry, physics, engineering and math classes
among other academic studies, even history, art and photography.
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NASA Space Exploration
Data sent back from the Mars
Lander or the man on the moon
can be utilized by 2BOT to make
exact Models of the lunar terrain
Helping scientist and engineers
better understand the lunar
environment and terrain. Models
can also be used to design
vehicles that can more efficiently
traverse the lunar and other
planet’s terrains.
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Model Preservation & Commemorations
Bronzing and other hardening agents can be used to extend the life of the models
indefinitely. 2BOT ® can router carvings in foam using departmental data as well as
ubiquitous standard 3D files from free internet sites such as Google & Yahoo. The
basic models are not only useful, but
often fascinating works of art in their own
right. Using bronze sprayed on 2BOT ®
foam models produces value added
commemorations and mementos of
successful missions or projects that can
be displayed at the section or presented
to team members in appreciation of a job
well done. Unit insignias can also be
easily produced.
Two key elements are the extremely
low cost of materials and ease of simply
spraying on the hardening agents in this
Application.
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Network & Project Security 100% 2Bot ® IP
• Every major component in 2Bot ® has been engineered by the
company and is proprietary...even the screws.
• 2BOT’s integrated hardware / software platform is stand alone.
2BOT Studio source code is all in house.
None of our code is licensed from other
entities that can spy on you or your
network with built in updates or hack in to
your network thru embedded code. There
is no automatic update string in our code.
There is only one entry point when working
on or offline so it can be 100% locked
down tight. Most other software and
mediums be it Microsoft or cloud
computing have literally tens of thousands
of “entry points” making true security
virtually impossible at any cost. 2BOT has
only one non external entry point controlled 6 Patents filed Q1 2007:
by the user. 2BOT eliminates 100% of >50 other patents to follow
security risk and expense.
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Great Software Necessitates Great Hardware
“If you are really serious about the software,
you have to do the hardware”
Steve Jobs, Apple Computer
2Bot® Studio™ – Easy to Use Software
Can be learned in 15 minutes.
Life size HMMWV or Gama Goat
– No Problem
2Bot ® Machines can develop “tiled”
multi piece models of all sizes
Detail possible to the 1000th of an inch.
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2Bot ® Platform
Monocoque Structures •2Bot® is NOT just a single cutting machine
•2Bot® is a proprietary platform
by which new products will evolve quickly
Graphic Engine & •We will partner into these other markets
User Interface
2Bot ® ModelMaker™
DOD, Government Planners, Education 2Bot ®
WoodBot $900 (now)
Law Enforcement, Architects,
(future)
Engineers (now)
Distributed Electronics
Mass Producible
Digital Rights Management KidBot $300 PhotoBot ®
(future) PackagingOnDemand
Now (now) (future)
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Our 1st Market Product
Initial Product 2Bot® ModelMaker™ for
DOD / FEMA / HLS / Planners / Architects / Engineers and Schools
Head - swappable
Today – CNC router cutting/carving tool
Future Tools – Paint-head, Laser, Scanner, Extruder, InkJet Print-Head
Weighs 48 LBS
Simple to use
Consumable Materials: Rigid Foams, Plastics and Wood
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Markets
• 1St Market: DOD, Government, Urban Planners
• Additional Markets applicable for present machine
– Schools and Universities
– Architects
– Engineers
– Geographical Information Systems
– Interior Design
– Industrial Design / Digital Prototyping
– Photography / Arts & Crafts
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Planning / GIS - Value Proposition
3D "Topo" Cutting Labor
Large scale 3’ x 2’ “Topo” (topographic model) 40
40 hours – by hand using X-Acto knife 35
2 hours – 2Bot ® 30
Hours
25
@$50/hour Via X-Acto
20
2Bot ® saves $1900 labor + 15 Via 2Bot
10
$700 material per topo. 5
0
Data Prep Cutting Finish
2D cutting for detailed models 2D Model Cutting Labor
10 hours – by hand using X-Acto knife 6
5
1 hour – 2Bot ®
Hours
4
@$50/hour 3
Via X-Acto
2Bot ® saves $450 labor 2 Via 2Bot
1
per model.
0
Data Prep Cutting Finish
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Competitive Positioning
2Bot’s integrated, revolutionary technology platform provides it very large competitive
advantages over existing 3D model building systems.
• Less expensive to purchase
• Training in as little as 15 minutes
• Low cost modeling materials
• Easier to set up projects and to use
• Very low maintenance
• Much faster
• Light weight
We believe these advantages offer us the opportunity to have 2Bot machines become
critically important, regularly-used tools for the markets we have targeted.
2Bot ® Additive Systems
Roland CNC
+ $12K, lowest cost system – LD-3D modeler $25K
– 10X learning curve
+ Very easy to set up and use – Difficult set-up – Slow (0.25” per hour) 24 hours
to make a model
+ Low cost consumables – Difficult to operate
– Materials $1000/bd ft
+ Expandable – Heavy
– Very expensive maintenance
+ Rust resistant Aluminum Chassis – Draws more current
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Management/Board
Management
• Paul H. Nye – CEO – founder (30 yrs)
– 30 years high tech startups – Sales, engineering focus.
Founded and Managed:
1987-1996 Ioptics – ORAM Optical Storage
1980-1986 NyPlan (IPO 1983) – financial modeling
1978-1986 Microshare – 1st DEC OEM Seattle
1966-1974 Microdyne Electronics – Rocket Telemetry
• Steve Webert – COO/VP (27 yrs Multiple Technology Industries)
• Sal Cimbolo – SVP Marketing and Sales- Former Senior International Marketing
Executive for Hitachi’s and Ricoh’s business machines units.
• Donald D. Blem – BSEE, MBA VP of Manufacturing (46 years $1 billion / yr as SVP of
manufacturing & operations management at Tektronix and Philips
• Siva Bala Narayanan, Ph.D. EE – Dir. Engineering (20 yrs)
• Gordon Chanen – MBA Venture Finance (20 yrs)
• Todd S. Drumm – MBA Business Development / Asian Markets (26 yrs)
Board of Advisors
• Greg Wallace – Retired Senior VP Worldwide Sales & Marketing of Hewlett Packard’s
$28 Billion Printer Division
• Mark D. Gross, Ph.D. – Carnegie Mellon – MIT Media Lab
• Greg Kirsch, JD, BS EE & CE – Partner Ballard Spahr, Intellectual Property Patents
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Summary
• Market-Ready Product after a decade of development
• Extensive Proprietary Technology & Competitive Advantages
• Internal team responsible for all technology development
• Major economic and creative benefits to primary markets
• Positive product purpose – enhances
effectiveness with affordable technology
“2Bot Corporation’s 3D printing platform represents to me a logical next step
beyond color printing. 2Bot ® machines provide users a compelling value
proposition that enhances their creative development abilities. The Company’s
standardized platform provides a foundation for huge
future sales growth—a product of its ease of use,
proprietary hardware and software integration, design
scalability, attractive manufacturing margins……”
Greg Wallace, 2Bot Investor, Advisor and formerly
Hewlett Packard’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide
Sales and Marketing for the $28 Billion
Imaging and Printing Group.
2Bot Corporation
2Bot.com
17455 NE 67th Court, Suite 110
Redmond, WA 98052 USA S/F
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