It's the perfect time to launch a new business in the 3D print universe, right?
Not necessarily.
We've seen so many new businesses launch in recent months and so many have also disappeared. While there are successes, there are reasons why. We'll discuss those reasons another time, but for now here is our list of 3D business launch ideas you should probably avoid for now:
3D Print Model Repository. There seems to be new attempts at this type of service monthly, but it's kinda hard to catch up to the likes of Shapeways and the other big services, who have a massive head start. People go where it's more likely to find what they want, and that means places with many models. And by "many", we mean thousands. Oh yes, one of your competitors would be Thingiverse, who offer over 100,000 printable 3D models - for free.
Basic 3D Printer Kit. With the publication of RepRap open source plans, anyone can build a 3D printer. We've seen countless variations of the RepRap kit being produced and marketed. Usually there is some unique new feature added, but by and large these kits are very difficult to distinguish in an already crowded market.
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