Hello
Does anyone else here worry about whether they turned their machine off before they left for work? It would be beneficial for the company to put a timer on the machine so that if there is no activity after a certain amount of time, the machine would automatically turn off. I do have a comment submitted earlier today. They may have that capability. If you know of so, please respond with instructions. If not, please go to the website here and leave a comment.
Do you have an idea that you are looking to promote or build upon? Email KVCC at keanevcc@gmail.com for help.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Bitcoin and 3D Printing News Dec 14-20
The disruptive nature of Bitcoins and 3D Printing continues to grow. The following news items were found on how Bitcoins and 3D Printing have continued its growth.
Bitcoin
- KeaneVCC has created an account with Coinbase.
- Value of Bitcoin is currently about $600.00
3D Printing
- 3D Systems purchases Xerox engineering group. Story here.
- 3D Printing Industry is a good twitter handle to follow. @3dprintindustry
Bitcoin
- KeaneVCC has created an account with Coinbase.
- Value of Bitcoin is currently about $600.00
3D Printing
- 3D Systems purchases Xerox engineering group. Story here.
- 3D Printing Industry is a good twitter handle to follow. @3dprintindustry
Monday, December 16, 2013
Bitcoin and 3D Printing News Week of December 7-13
The disruptive nature of Bitcoins and 3D Printing continues to grow. The following news items were found on how Bitcoins and 3D Printing have continued its growth.
Bitcoin
- Andreesen Horowitz has invested $25 million in Coinbase. Find the All Things D story here.
- KVCC has opened an account with Coinbase.
3D Printing
- 3D Printing lets doctors Draw Cells on Bone, story here.
Bitcoin
- Andreesen Horowitz has invested $25 million in Coinbase. Find the All Things D story here.
- KVCC has opened an account with Coinbase.
3D Printing
- 3D Printing lets doctors Draw Cells on Bone, story here.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
2014 Year of The Bitcoin and 3D Printing
One of the things that the end of a year brings is predictions for the next year. In fine fashion, Keane Venture Capital and Consulting will dive in head first in this aspect.
One thought had is that 2014 will be the year of Bitcoin and 3D Printing. The expansion of both items will make every day media outlets and business provide coverage and opinions that will reach the majority of the public. Both items are using the rise of popularity with the increased access to create and change marketplaces.
3D printers are just starting to get mass penetration into many different markets. The feeling is that it will have a snowball effect on manufacturing in general with lower costs and speed improvements. There will probably be some purchases of 3D printing companies by larger, more seasoned companies like Hewlett Packard, Canon, Motorola, and others. The Wall Street Journal just wrote an article on how the United States Congress is in the process of passing a law banning the manufacturing of fully operational plastic guns since metal detectors cannot pick them up. Idea Lab has already mentioned the weapons in an article written here.
Bitcoin has already received more attention in the last few months than ever before. Investors are starting to come to be interested. Exchanges are starting the process of entering the mainstream by getting hearings by government regulators. Recently, an ATM was delivered in Vancouver. There is growth in organizations that are accepting the bitcoin as payment. As more and more market penetration occurs, the popularity will increase. 2014 looks to be the year for that to happen. Maybe the Winklevoss twins are on to something here.
A weekly article on the growth of 3D printing and Bitcoin will happen on this blog. As Bitcoin and 3D printing expand, many positives will occur for businesses related to both. By the end of 2014, both are predicted to have a monumental impact on both manufacturing and finance.
One thought had is that 2014 will be the year of Bitcoin and 3D Printing. The expansion of both items will make every day media outlets and business provide coverage and opinions that will reach the majority of the public. Both items are using the rise of popularity with the increased access to create and change marketplaces.
3D printers are just starting to get mass penetration into many different markets. The feeling is that it will have a snowball effect on manufacturing in general with lower costs and speed improvements. There will probably be some purchases of 3D printing companies by larger, more seasoned companies like Hewlett Packard, Canon, Motorola, and others. The Wall Street Journal just wrote an article on how the United States Congress is in the process of passing a law banning the manufacturing of fully operational plastic guns since metal detectors cannot pick them up. Idea Lab has already mentioned the weapons in an article written here.
Bitcoin has already received more attention in the last few months than ever before. Investors are starting to come to be interested. Exchanges are starting the process of entering the mainstream by getting hearings by government regulators. Recently, an ATM was delivered in Vancouver. There is growth in organizations that are accepting the bitcoin as payment. As more and more market penetration occurs, the popularity will increase. 2014 looks to be the year for that to happen. Maybe the Winklevoss twins are on to something here.
A weekly article on the growth of 3D printing and Bitcoin will happen on this blog. As Bitcoin and 3D printing expand, many positives will occur for businesses related to both. By the end of 2014, both are predicted to have a monumental impact on both manufacturing and finance.
Monday, December 2, 2013
Amazon Drone Disrupting Delivery
Yesterday, Amazon announced on CBS' 60 Minutes that the company is creating a delivery service using drones. This idea is as far from normal as there is. It has created many conversations on topics such as use of drones, ways of product delivery, and other topics around the media and blogosphere. It reminds me of a recent announcement by Elon Musk in regards to the Hyperloop.
These are the kind of ideas that Keane VCC is interested in taking a look at. The side ideas that are being spawned from reactions to this announcement is where the value will be found. Will drones be able to deliver products? Are there other means to deliver products at a faster rate? What other uses of drones should be scrutinized or improved? Where are warehouses placed in relation to the importance of delivery speed?
Those individuals that are at the fore front of product delivery (think FedEx, UPS) will take this announcement, do some data analysis, make a decision as to the use of this announcement on their business, and move forward in running their business model with or without using any part of the drone announcement.
There is a quote (possibly from Ghandi) that says, "first they laugh at you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win". This drone implementation into the delivery method will probably have those involved in product delivery somewhere between laughing and ridiculing. It is certainly where the media and talking heads are at.
Amazon has shown in the past that it can disrupt entire markets. It also has shown that it is not afraid to fail with new ideas. The progress that Amazon has created in the market place is enormous for so many. This announcement needs to be looked at as an opportunity to create value in the market place.
These are the kind of ideas that Keane VCC is interested in taking a look at. The side ideas that are being spawned from reactions to this announcement is where the value will be found. Will drones be able to deliver products? Are there other means to deliver products at a faster rate? What other uses of drones should be scrutinized or improved? Where are warehouses placed in relation to the importance of delivery speed?
Those individuals that are at the fore front of product delivery (think FedEx, UPS) will take this announcement, do some data analysis, make a decision as to the use of this announcement on their business, and move forward in running their business model with or without using any part of the drone announcement.
There is a quote (possibly from Ghandi) that says, "first they laugh at you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win". This drone implementation into the delivery method will probably have those involved in product delivery somewhere between laughing and ridiculing. It is certainly where the media and talking heads are at.
Amazon has shown in the past that it can disrupt entire markets. It also has shown that it is not afraid to fail with new ideas. The progress that Amazon has created in the market place is enormous for so many. This announcement needs to be looked at as an opportunity to create value in the market place.
Friday, November 8, 2013
3D Printing's Monster Potential Effect on Everything
Recent stories on 3D manufacturing have created some thoughts on how disruptive this technology and product really can be. It seems that over time newer 3D printers are consistently creating higher quality items at lower prices than the older models. This is great news for consumers and local manufacturing. This is not so good news for high quantity manufacturers that have a lot of distance between themselves and the consumer (think China). It could be a mixed bag for governments. Tax receipts should increase due to the increase in manufacturing. But regulators are going to have a big task on hand trying to control the safety of products. The ripples of this product will go far and wide into almost every industry.
Recently, there was a story by Fast Company that showed a weapon being created and successfully fired. The weapon was created by Solid Concepts, out of Austin, Texas. This can truly be considered a disrupter. How the firearms industry as well as governments handle such a product being able to be produced at a high level will be interesting.
What will become of the overseas toy factory as more higher powered 3D printers come into the market place? The cost benefit of the manufacturing process that low cost factories currently hold (cheap labor) will probably be erased by the savings in shipping and product time to market. Factory closings and job loss is not something governments will be looking positively on.
Auxiliary industries will also have to heed this development. Shipping will no doubt be impacted in a large way. Countries with a high number of consumers should benefit from this economic development. This will probably create more jobs in heavy consumer economies. Basic material and natural resource usage will increase providing higher employment.
Government receipts should increase for high consumer based countries and will undoubtedly shrink for those countries with a small consumer base. Countries that have do not have a strong manufacturing infrastructure can now manufacture more now.
. The ability to create what you want when you want is getting a little closer with this product and the technology that comes along with it. This is exciting.
Recently, there was a story by Fast Company that showed a weapon being created and successfully fired. The weapon was created by Solid Concepts, out of Austin, Texas. This can truly be considered a disrupter. How the firearms industry as well as governments handle such a product being able to be produced at a high level will be interesting.
What will become of the overseas toy factory as more higher powered 3D printers come into the market place? The cost benefit of the manufacturing process that low cost factories currently hold (cheap labor) will probably be erased by the savings in shipping and product time to market. Factory closings and job loss is not something governments will be looking positively on.
Auxiliary industries will also have to heed this development. Shipping will no doubt be impacted in a large way. Countries with a high number of consumers should benefit from this economic development. This will probably create more jobs in heavy consumer economies. Basic material and natural resource usage will increase providing higher employment.
Government receipts should increase for high consumer based countries and will undoubtedly shrink for those countries with a small consumer base. Countries that have do not have a strong manufacturing infrastructure can now manufacture more now.
. The ability to create what you want when you want is getting a little closer with this product and the technology that comes along with it. This is exciting.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Should Google Buy Shazam?
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Wearable Wrist Tablet Device
Hey all
Recently, there was an article in the Wall Street Journal about wearable computers getting closer to being mainstream as manufacturers are becoming better able to bend materials.
I see a future wearable consumer tablet named "The Quarterback" modeled after the wrist band quarterbacks wear during games. Anyone know if this already exists?
Recently, there was an article in the Wall Street Journal about wearable computers getting closer to being mainstream as manufacturers are becoming better able to bend materials.
I see a future wearable consumer tablet named "The Quarterback" modeled after the wrist band quarterbacks wear during games. Anyone know if this already exists?
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