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
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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

3Degrees - Testing in a Box: Helping a 3D Printing Consulting and Software Firm Develop a New Business Model (Chicago, IL)
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Wed, 09/14/22
12:00 AM UTC
Students Project Matching Finalized
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Student teams are introduced to their client organizations 
Tue, 09/20/22
12:00 AM UTC
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Tue, 09/20/22
12:00 AM UTC
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Tue, 09/20/22
12:00 AM UTC
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Tue, 09/27/22
12:00 AM UTC
Pre-Engagement Self Assessment
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Mon, 10/10/22
12:00 AM UTC
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Mon, 10/10/22
12:00 AM UTC
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Tue, 10/11/22
12:00 AM UTC
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Thu, 10/13/22
12:00 AM UTC
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Tue, 10/18/22
12:00 AM UTC
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Tue, 10/18/22
12:00 AM UTC
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