Zack Polizzi and Maxwell Tucker of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics propose MATIER-ALL, a multi-material 3D printer. Current 3D printers have limited material selection, slow print speeds, and struggle with complex structures. MATIER-ALL will use selective laser sintering to print quickly in multiple materials directly from CAD drawings. They have an initial prototype and plan to develop the business through partnerships, crowdfunding, and an online store. Their market analysis shows a $7.5 billion total addressable market for improved 3D printers.

1. Zack Polizzi
Maxwell Tucker
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
MATERI-ALL
A MULTI MATERIAL 3D PRINTER

2. Introduction | Design and Construction | Business Plan
3D PRINTERS
• Allow for rapid creation
of 3-dimensional objects
• Applications in rapid
prototyping, design
testing, flexible
production, and a
variety of other uses
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PROBLEMS WITH CURRENT DESIGNS
• Current consumer
printers offer limited
material selection
• Relatively slow print
speeds
• Extrusion printing
struggles with complex
unsupported structures
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PRODUCT DESIGN AND FEATURES
• Use a design capable of printing in multiple different
materials
• Create a design that is flexible and extensible
• Have the ability to print directly from 3D CAD drawings
• Uses a method known as selective laser sintering (SLS)
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5. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Selective_laser_melting_system_schematic.jpg
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CURRENT WORK
Upgrades
• Laser Powered
• Greater Material Capability
• Faster Print Speeds
• Fully Automatic Printing
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CURRENT WORK
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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In 2014, a number of key patents surrounding SLS will expire:
• “Method and apparatus for producing parts by selective
sintering” –US5597589
• Expires May 31
• “Multiple material systems for selective beam sintering” –
US5382308
• Expires March 21

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COMPETITIVE MATRIX
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Printer Our Printer Makerbot Reprap Shapeways
EOSINT
280
Print Speed 5cm3
/min 1cm3
/min .5 cm3
/min 6-20 days 10cm3
/min
Product Cost $5,000 $3,000 $700+
$20-
$1,000/print
$680,000
Material
Capabilities
Many
powdered
materials
ABS/PLA
plastic
ABS/PLA
Plastic
Plastics, 3
metals,
ceramic,
sandstone
Plastics,
metals,
ceramics

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TOTAL ADDRESSABLE MARKET
• TAM of approximately 7.5 billion/year
• Based on projected $5000 price
• 10 year replacement cycle
• 3D printer market is rapidly growing
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• Create working prototype and find business
partners
• Acquire venture capital/crowdfunding
• Rollout-direct sale to consumers
• Online marketing campaign
TO-MARKET PLAN
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Prototype
Development
Business Plan
Launch
Company
Construction/product
dev.
Rollout through online store
Gathering Financial Backers
Strategic partnerships/other sales outlets

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• Completed initial prototype – $1,000
• Production prototype – $20,000
• Website/marketing costs – $10,000
• Initial production run – Cost to be determined
TO-MARKET COST
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16. THANK YOU
THANKS TO DR. LOBUGLIO, DR. HALPIN, DR. BENNETT,
NCSSM RESEARCH