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Marketing 11

ASSIGNMENT:
Today we will start by 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.  What job or business opportunities do 3D printers create?  Explain how they would make $.

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


Marketing 12 

Now that you know a bit about your competition, it is time to conduct some market research.  Since both groups have products that most students are not the target market for, you are not required to actually conduct the research but instead come up with a plan on how you would conduct your research.  This must include a series of questions (at least 10) that you would ask in either a survey (postal, phone, internet), face to face interview, focus group or a combination of many.  I will check your progress to help you as needed.