Know-How Exchange : Strategy

Most 3D printers are currently quite slow. So slow, that it takes 3-4 hours to print something small (once). So it's likely you're better off simply having the giveaways made in advance of the meet. Or, if your company makes high-speed 3D printers - you can showcase just how much faster your printer is. You could print the same item with different raw materials (to showcase the variety of inputs). Or you can showcase both additive and subtractive manufacturing.

KSA hit the nail on the head. I'm confused how you can hold a high-level meeting without knowing any vendors. And the logo idea is brilliant!

If you really want to "wow" them, research the attendees and have something made that is relevant to their product, sercive, or even their personal interests.

For example: If the executive is from a screw company and they like golf, make a golf ball with a screw through it.

或get more practical: If the exec loves boating , make a floating keychain out of their logo or an object that represents another interest (e.g., their dog, race car, tennis racket).

Good Luck!

- Blaine Wilkerson

I would personally try to use the technology to boost attendance rather than impress attendees.

如果需要演示克洛se a sale, I would prefer a trip to a customer site so that your prospect can see the machine in action.

If I had the opportunity to borrow a machine for a demo, I would rather demonstrate the equipment at a trade show.

Why C-level execs? Are they the ones who would need to understand 3D printing? Isn't 3D printing more appropriate for manufacturing managers? Maybe I don't understand.