Commercial Day

Marketing 11's Talk on Direct and indirect Competition, worksheet

Today both Marketing 11 and 12 will be looking at 3D printing. 

Please read this LINK

Next go to the Makerbot and explore the website. 

Questions.

1. What are the applications/uses for a 3D printer
a) for companies
b) for home users.

2.  Look at the website, what is the Thingiverse? 

3.  What job or business opportunities do 3D printers create?  Explain how they would make $.

4. Will current companies care about 3D printers?  How will current makers of products compete against 3D printers?  Think about marketing and BRANDING :)

5.  What are the pros and cons of having 3D printers becoming popular for in home use?  Cost, environmental, harm to business, ease of use, access to items.  Use a chart if necessary. 

6.  Paragraph.  What do you think the future holds for 3D printers?  Will they become popular? Be a fad or niche?  Will companies try to stop them.  Are they practical?