Ideaz

 Problem:

• Many industries (automotive, manufacturing, medical devices, even agriculture) face delays and costs in sourcing spare parts or custom components.
• Small-scale industries often don’t have access to rapid prototyping facilities.
• Students, hobbyists, and researchers lack affordable services for functional prototypes.

 Solution:

 Create a startup that provides affordable, fast-turnaround 3D-printed mechanical parts (plastics, composites, and even metals).

Services:

1. Spare Parts on Demand – replacement gears, bushings, brackets, or housings for machines.
2. Rapid Prototyping – for startups, students, and R&D labs to test their designs quickly.
3. Customization – personalized products (orthopedic supports, drone parts, robotics parts).
4. 3D Design + Printing Package – for clients who don’t have CAD models (offer design + print).

 Mechanical Engineering Advantage:

• Knowledge of CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, Fusion 360, AutoCAD) for design optimization.
• Understanding of materials, stress analysis, and thermal properties → ensures functional and durable prints.
• Ability to recommend whether a part should be FDM, SLA, SLS, or metal-printed.
• Integration of DFAM (Design for Additive Manufacturing) principles.

 Business Model:

• B2B: Partner with small manufacturing units, workshops, and colleges.
• B2C: Online platform where customers upload their designs → instant quote → delivery.
• Subscription Model: Monthly packages for startups/research labs needing frequent prototyping.
• Value-Add: Offer reverse engineering (scan + print old/broken parts).

 Growth Opportunities:

• Expand into biomedical 3D printing (custom prosthetics, dental implants).
• Develop eco-friendly filament recycling services (turn plastic waste into filament).
• Move into large-format 3D printing for automotive/aerospace molds.