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AM Podcast: Lease Foundation taps Micor for AM Insights

The NEW Vertical Series Podcast by Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation about Additive Manufacturing is now available! In this episode, Jim Minchella, president and senior analyst at Micor Analytics shared his expertise in additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing.

AM market size, industry outlook, key players, practical useful life, maintenance, and many more topics relevant to leasing and financing were discussed in this podcast.

For more information, listen to this podcast Episode 3 with this LINK.

Assignments

Appraisal of AddUp Additive Manufacturing 3D Printer

Appraisal of AddUp Additive Manufacturing 3D Printer

Case Abstract

November 2022

Micor conducted equipment appraisal of AddUp FormUp 350, a modular quad-laser LPBF metal printer.

Hard and soft components, competitor comparison, market and industry trends, useful and service life, company partnerships and business case applications were analyzed to identify parameter affecting the current and future value of this LPBF metal printer. An opinion of Fair Market Value and Orderly Liquidation Value were delivered to assess the lending risk of the asset.

Assignments

Appraisal of Desktop Metal Shop System AM 3D Printer

Appraisal of Desktop Metal Shop System AM 3D Printer

Case Abstract

October 2022

Micor conducted equipment appraisal of Desktop Metal Shop System, a binder jetting system 3D printer to produce parts in large quantity with exceptional surface finish and fast build time.

Parameters such as maximum throughput, printhead resolution, and layer thickness were compared with other manufacturers. Hardware components, software, market and industrial issues, useful and service life were analyzed to provide a prospective opinion of Fair Market Value and Orderly Liquidation Value.

Assignments

Appraisal of Farsoon Additive Manufacturing Metal 3D Printer

Appraisal of Farsoon Additive Manufacturing Metal 3D Printer

Case Abstract

September 2022

Micor conducted an equipment appraisal of Farsoon FS200M, a dual laser LPBF metal printer for series production in molds and tooling, automotive and other industries. Its enhanced laser and recoater system are credited for its fast build rate and high tolerance finish quality.

Competitor comparison on key performance metrics were performed. Hardware components and accessories, build preparation software, market and industrial issues, useful and service life were analyzed to provide an opinion of Fair Market Value and Orderly Liquidation Value to assess the lending risk of the asset.

Assignments

Appraisal of DMG-Mori Hybrid 3D Printers

Appraisal of DMG-Mori Hybrid 3D Printers

Case Abstract

August 2022

Micor conducted an equipment appraisal of DMG-Mori Lasertec 125, a hybrid Directed Energy Deposition (DED) 3D printer with 5-axis milling capability for building and repairing high-value metal parts.

Build volume, laser power, and milling capability of the hybrid 3D printer were compared with competitors. Its market and industrial issues, competition, useful and service life, support, and service were analyzed to provide an opinion of Fair Market Value and Orderly Liquidation Value to assess the lending risk of the asset.