Strategic AM advisory, a continuing partner for additive manufacturing
Summary
You already use additive manufacturing, but you feel you have not got the most out of it, perhaps the range of applications is still narrow, or you are not sure where to expand the process within the company. You need someone who follows the industry and can guide you regularly, not just once, but continuously.
Strategic advisory is a monthly package. It includes one meeting per month, a factory visit once every three months and constant availability for questions, and the cooperation lasts at least six months.
What I do for you
Through monthly consultations, I track new technologies and materials relevant to your industry, help you identify new parts and applications suitable for AM, and where needed I visit your factory so that we can go through the possibilities together on site. I also help 3D printing enter the supply chain, procurement, maintenance and spare parts, instead of staying isolated in one department. Where needed, I also bring in the network of partners I work with, when a specific task requires additional expertise or capacity.
| What is in the package | How often |
|---|---|
| Meeting on progress and next steps | once a month |
| Review of new technologies and materials for your industry | once a month |
| Proposal of new parts and applications for 3D printing | once a month |
| Integrating 3D printing into procurement, maintenance and spare parts | throughout the engagement |
| Factory visit | once every three months |
| Questions between meetings | constantly |
| Involvement of the partner network | as needed |
Who this service is for
This is an engagement for companies that have passed the initial phase, know that AM makes sense for them, and now want a partner who will push them further, not a one time adviser, but someone who is constantly up to date with your process.
If you are only considering whether 3D printing makes sense, start with the cost assessment. If equipment is in place but the process is not stable, process implementation and qualification comes first.
How I see trends in the industry, I described in the articles trends in the use of metal 3D printing and the real state of additive manufacturing in the region, an inside view.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the monthly package?
One meeting per month, a review of new technologies and materials for your industry, a proposal of new applications, a factory visit once every three months and questions between meetings.
What is the minimum duration of the cooperation?
At least six months. In less time, the results of new applications cannot be seen.
What is the partner network?
Experts and companies I work with, whom I bring in when a specific task requires additional expertise or capacity.
Is this for companies that are just starting with 3D printing?
No. For a start, a cost assessment is better, and strategic advisory is for companies that already use additive manufacturing.
Do I remain independent from equipment manufacturers?
Yes. I do not sell equipment, materials or software, so suggestions depend only on your process.
How is it priced?
As a monthly package. The amount depends on scope and is agreed after the first conversation.
Sources
Want to go further with 3D printing?
Describe where you are now through the production analysis. For the other services, see the consulting page.