Daniel Tsang_Inside 3D Printing HK
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The Big Picture
Wohlers Reports 2014: Annual Growth of 34.9%; highest in 17 years.
Gartner 2014: Consumer 3D Printing is more than 5 to 10 years away
Let’s Wind the Clocks Back A Year
September 2013 Adidas Capmaign
June 2013 3D Systems in Toys "R" US
August 2013Hong Kong Mini Maker Faire
September 2013HKDPA Seminar
November 2013 Inno Design Tech Expo
December 2013 IT Fun Day for Makers
April 2014 Electronic Fair
August 2014 Computer Expo
Marketing Revolution or Industrial Revolution?
“A sharp tool for marketing.”Hong Kong Economic Times 2013
Summer 2014 Hong KongHSBC Credit Card Reward $20,000 for one free 3D Printed Figure.
Hong Kong is a Marketing Driven Economy
VS
Creative 3D Printing Services
2D to 3D Printing
3D Scan & Print Old Buildings
Photos: Play3DHK
3D Photo Themes
Cultural Designs
Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
Photo: MINGS 3D
3D Printing Services
Target Hobbyists in Mong Kok area.
Cost Factors for Business Owners
1. RENT2. 3D Modelling Skills3. Maintenance4. Marketing
Cost Factors for Consumers
1. Size: Filaments2. Design ● Height: Process Time● Angle: Process Time3. Communications with service provider
A Matter of Marketing Instead of Highly Technical Skills.
Local Desktop 3D Printer Market
Changes in Electronics Market
Desktop 3D Printers in computer stores.
Makerbot Distributors
UC Robotics:● Reseller has 100/ 1000 school
customers. (10% Market Share)3D Forge: Manufacturer background.
Ricoh: Mass Consumer
3D Systems Distributor
RS ComponentsStrong 3D Software and Hardware Background.
“Design Ecosystem”
XYZ 3D Printer InvasionDistributed by Hornington
Is the Honey Moon of 3D Printing Over?
Build On Your Existing Strength
Prosumer vs Consumer
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Consumer 3D Printing is more than 5 to 10 years away (Gartner 2014)
Makers
Characteristics
● Prosumer: Producers + Consumers● Aims to build great products with low cost● Low brand perception● Community Driven Economy● Accept price range ~6,000HKD
Variety of Makers
● Robotics● Workshops ● Education
Robotics/ Prosthetic Hands
Education
Workshops (Fab Labs)
Photo :LAB by Dimension+ HK
Golden Age of Manufacturing
Let’s Go Back One More Time
Toys No More
Graham LeachHong Kong Polytechnic University
27 August 20141:30 to 2:15pmInside 3D Printing Hong Kong
