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WERK_ is applying for government grants to fund the acquisition of an HP MJF Additive Manufacturing Machine, which would enhance their capabilities in taking clients from prototype development to small-scale production. Their business plan focuses on three key areas: educating and training engineers in additive manufacturing design, coaching corporate leaders on new additive-centric business models, and enabling businesses to test products and scale production with the new 3D printer.
Approval of this funding is justified by WERK_'s ability to drive significant change in both consumer markets and the manufacturing sector. The initiative would also boost job opportunities in Wayne County, Michigan, particularly in technology and medium-skill positions, addressing a local need for employment growth.
In terms of competition, WERK_ faces firms like Fast Radius, Extol, and IDEO, but distinguishes itself with a comprehensive package that these competitors do not provide. Their competitive advantage lies in their expertise, consisting of professionals and academics in Design, New Technology Adoption, Additive Manufacturing, and Organizational Change Management, positioning them to foster impactful change within the industry and among consumers.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 81-2508970
Location: Camas, WA, United States
Length of Operation: 3
Number of Employees:
Annual Gross Income:
Annual Gross Expense:
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
To purchase an HP MJF Additive Manufacturing Machine (3D Printer). This will allow us to take our clients from prototyping (testing & validation) through small-scale production.
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Business Plan
With the rapid adoption of additive manufacturing technologies, WERK_ is uniquely positioned to 1- educate and train engineers to design of additive manufacturing 2- coach corporate leadership through the new additive-focused business models and 3- with the addition of an HP MJF Additive Machine, provide an avenue for businesses to test product and ramp up additive-based production. We are uniquely positioned to make meaningful change to consumers and the manufacturing and design industry. Additionally, the ramp up of small-scale production will simultaneously grow tech employment opportunities as well as medium-skill employment opportunities in Wayne County, Michigan; an area that needs this kind of job growth.
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Self Identified Competition
Fast Radius, Extol, IDEO. We have similar offerings as these, though none have the complete package we offer. We are experts, professors, and industry connectors in Design, New Technology Adoption, Additive Manufacturing, and Organizational (cultural) Change Management. We have the unique mix to drive meaningful change in industry and for consumers.
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