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The art of copying: how a 3D printer clone was stopped from launching on Kickstarter (and failed on Indiegogo)

For many companies manufacturing in China, imitation is also a serious business challenge undermining months of research and development and diluting the value of a product or brand. At Kodama, we experienced product cloning first hand.

In this post, we want to share the story of how our latest product was copied before it became available to the market, our main lessons from the whole affair, and how we managed to come out of it on top.

But before we do that, here is an overview of the practice of copying (new) products.

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Buying a 3D Printer with Kickstarter

There is a new obsession in Internet shopping. There are those that believe buying 3D printer can best be done through online Kickstarter sales. Kickstarter is widely known for providing a means to prospective entrepreneurs to get their dream projects funded and fully realized. But lately it seems that some funders are thinking of it like an online shopping experience and funding projects in hopes of obtaining some new some new technological breakthrough. In this article I will explore these ideas along with the pros and cons of funding these projects.

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Crowdfunding for 3D printing V.2

3D printing is a new and emerging field , and crowdfunding is providing a new source of capital for inventors and start-up companies. Fortunately thanks to internet crowdfunding, there is a innovative new way to fund 3D printers outside of the control and regulations of banks. Crowdfunding is a blessing for […]

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South Korean government announces its US$37 Million investment in 3D Printing Industry for 2017

South Korea’s Ministry of Science is investing 41.2 Billion won (USD $37 Million) towards 3D Printing Industry this year South Korean government revealed last Sunday that it will spend the equivalent of $37 million dollars in 3D Printing development. The funds will come from South Korea’s Ministry of Science, ICT […]

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3D Printed Home a Day V.2: From Levittown to 3D Printed Homes

3D printed a home a day are not a new idea, but 3D printed home a day are now commercially possible. In the 1950’s post WWII economic boom, affordable housing was in high demand. The Levitt Brothers responded by developing methods to construct homes in a day. These homes formed […]