Assembling group to develop 3D printing technology, begin producing pr

Assembling group to develop 3D printing technology, begin producing printers. - Great response so far, the Inventor's spirit is alive and well in the Midwest - Note that this is not a job ad, but I couldn't find a more appropriate category for those who might be interested. I am seeking Engineers and Programmers with energy and ambition to develop the next generation of 3D printers and beyond. I'm an Artist and Inventor who has worked for many years to get the perfect workshop in which to develop my inventions, and now I have it. High ceilings, finished interior, central heating and air conditioning, standalone building in a small town next to a park... The building provides a much healthier environment than most workshops, and the ability to take an occasional break and walk, fish, kayak, or just sit in the shade for a little while is highly conducive to creative thinking and problem solving. Since I got the workshop, I've been slowly developing my projects. It has been really tough for the past few years, but the new administration has created a time of great opportunity for American innovation and industry to make a comeback. I want to put together a small team with the objective of producing low-priced FDM 3D printers in the $500-$1500 range. I'll need one or two Mechanical Engineers, Electronic Engineers, Software Engineers/Programmers, maybe a Business Developer and at least one who can handle Purchasing/Sales/Accounting. Perhaps also a lawyer type to help deal with other businesses and the local government. Only those with Loyalty, Brilliance and Ambition need apply. Knowledge of and experience with 3D printing, robotics/automation, Arduino-type microcontrollers, single-board computers greatly preferred. No matter what your role, you must also be mindful of security, both physical and "cyber". A knowledge of thermoplastics, fluid dynamics, or thermodynamics would be very helpful. Machine learning and vision principles will become very important as we progress. Someone familiar with the subtleties of modern slicing software would be very useful. Programmers especially must be fluent in Linux and cybersecurity- we will try to do it all with free, open-source hardware and software! I want to review existing open-source 3D printing hardware and software, and develop a plan for three printer models... Then we need to find American sources for the purchased parts if possible and come up with ballpark costs. After that, we can write up a business plan and look into grants, investors, and other funding options. We don't start making money until the business begins turning a profit- that's how it is when you're building a business. Perhaps we will add to our income with prototyping/print-on-demand services if there is a market for it, but our primary goal is developing 3D printing and future technologies. Again, this is not a job offer... The word "Team" is terribly overused these days, but I really am seeking to form a Team of ambitious friends and colleagues who can help me develop a product, a business, and perhaps help with some of my more advanced projects in the future. > Must be outstanding in some way, whether or not it has been recognized by others. Maybe you're a precocious kid who's shown remarkable intelligence and creativity, maybe you're an old-timer who's excellent at coming up with simple solutions to complex problems. Maybe you've built your own printers from scratch, and you're eager to reach the next level. > No religious nuts - especially "PC" - censoring, judging, demanding... I want logical thinkers with a sense of humor who can reason through a problem and also come up with creative solutions at times. Humor and fun are important elements for both creative dreaming and real achievement. > Disease-free - shared tools, bathroom, bloodshed common in workshop. > Must have drive and be eager to put in long hours when necessary, eager to achieve. > Must sign Non-Disclosure Agreement and hold security in high regard- even if we're developing open-source hardware and software, it must remain secure until after we go to market. Being chosen will depend on many factors, including how intelligent and trustworthy I estimate you to be, how well I like you, how well I think we can work together, etc.- not only technical qualifications- so don't feel bad if you're not chosen. I'm very cautious of whom I allow into my workshop, and this could be a very long-term relationship. If you're interested, contact me via email. Tell me a little about your skills and interests, and why you believe that you would be valuable to the project. If I feel that there may be an opening for you, we'll arrange a time to meet&talk it over. Thanks for taking the time to read through this. If this idea is exciting to you, if you or someone you know seems like a good fit, respond without delay. Barry