Staples Brings 3D Printing In Stores Katelyn Graham & Hayden Hullana

3D Printing Knowledge of 3D printing? March 31st OSU library offers 3D printing Began in the 1980’s Commercially available in 2010 $2.2 billion dollar industry in 2012 Used in prototyping and manufacturing Creating 3D printable models is difficult for the average consumer

Staples Have sold 3D printers for 1 year Now want to sell 3D printing as a service Staples- established reputation as a leader in home office and small business solutions “hold customers hand” In store and outsourcing o architects and jewelry makers!

Staples Partners with 3D Systems Pilot 3D Printing Service in Staples LA and New York 3D printing center experience for customers and small businesses o Personalized products o 3D printing hardware/software o without investing in it

3D Systems “The test with 3D Systems will help us learn about our customers’ needs for a local 3D printing service, and how Staples can help make more happen for their business through 3D printing”- Damien Leigh; svp for staples

For the Consumer (benefits) Eliminates waste; Builds up instead of cutting/drilling away material Cheaper to produce a single item or small batches Rapid/ fast- finished components Mass customization o OSU phone cases, action figures

Uses Ornamental objects -clocks, backscratchers, doorknobs etc. Clothing -shoes, dresses, bikinis Functional -Lego pieces, puzzle pieces, screws Future -tissues, bones, legs etc.

With such capabilities... Would you like to be able to go to Staples and use 3D printing? Is the help/ expertise necessary? Time saving? Learning curve? Price?

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