Project Title: Testing in a Box: Helping a 3D Printing Consulting and Software Firm Develop a New Business Model (Chicago, IL)

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Project Title Testing in a Box: Helping a 3D Printing Consulting and Software Firm Develop a New Business Model (Chicago, IL)
Project Topics Data Management Growth Strategy Product Design & Development Quality Control Sales & Business Development
Skills & Expertise
Project Synopsis: Challenge/Opportunity
3Degrees has developed some proprietary software (TraceAM) to better track and analyze manufacturing data related to 3D Printing. We are in the process of coming up with a business model tied to physical inspection and testing of parts to leverage the software. However, we are struggling to come up with a defined business model and pricing strategy for the new approach. Project Location: 965 W Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60642
Project Synopsis: Activities/Actions Required
Research on existing players in the space (Westmoreland, Element, etc.)
Discussions with 3Degrees team on current industry challenges and potential customer base
Experiment  with different pricing approaches and potentially reach out to target customers (provided by 3Degrees)
Project Synopsis: Expected Results
We would like to see the following:

- Quantitative pricing model related to the new business venture to integrate testing as a service alongside our TraceAM software
- Go to market recommendations for the new venture
- Competitor analysis
- Infrastructure required (testing equipment/capabilities, certifications, facilities)

Project Timeline

Touchpoints & Assignments Date Type

Students Project Matching Finalized

Sep 14 2022 Event

Confidentiality

Sep 20 2022 Submission Required

Deadline for Travel Arrangements

Sep 20 2022 Event

Upload Resume & Complete Profile

Sep 20 2022 Submission Required

Pre-Engagement Self Assessment

Sep 27 2022 Evaluation

Temperature Check #1

Oct 10 2022 Evaluation

Program Kickoff

Oct 10 2022 Event

Temperature Check #2

Oct 11 2022 Evaluation

Final Presentations

Oct 13 2022 Event

Post-Engagement Self Assessment

Oct 18 2022 Evaluation

Post-Engagement Peer Assessment

Oct 18 2022 Evaluation