July General Meeting
7-13-2017
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
520 Elliot Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
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The July general meeting has arrived. Brian James, which is the current INOTC president
since 2012 will be delivering a pilot workshop for this coming meeting, and discussing
how to improve on the product development process as well as discussions about new
technology.
- Ideas
- Market Research
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Patent Research
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Intellectual Property
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Finance
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Business Planning
- Licensing
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Manufacturing
- Discussing and reviewing INOTC resources
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How to improve on existing workshop
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Partnerships toward new technology and opportunities for INOTC members and guest
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Patents 101
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Financing 101
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Exponential technology
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Last Meeting (June)
3D Design and Printing
Patrick Oltmanm was the June speaker. He shared details about his experience in
the mold-less plastic manufacturing company Click-Fold and how 3D design and printing
integrate into their industry.
Click Fold Overview
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This “mold-less” technology uses CNC machining and CNC line-bending to make plastic
parts without the need for molds or fixtures
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3D Printing
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The business model targets buyers of prototypes and small volumes who need custom
designs on a budget
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The technology also targets buyers who anticipate frequent design changes
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Added digital printing capabilities in 2010 to further eliminate the need for silk
screens
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Recipient of a NC workforce development grant in 2011
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Surpassed 1 million in annual sales in 2011
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Sponsor of the Ronald McDonald House
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Sponsor of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles Program
Contact:
Patrick Oltmanns
1-866-649-8665 x 701
patrick@clickfold.com
864-414-3724
http://clickfoldplastics.com/
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Always remember to invite friends or business associates which would benefit from INotC. Collectively we have a deep wealth of knowledge as a group. Invite other inventors, engineers, entrepreneurs, financiers, professors, manufactures and anyone else that would enjoy the process and business of product development. Knowledge is power!!
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- This meeting cost $20 for guest or $75 for the entire year.
- Check and Cash are accepted.
- Thank you once again for supporting the INotC.
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- Collectively when we network, mountains can be moved!
- Through creativity, we can develop a civilization worth living in!
When we commercialize, we give our value and vision to the world! Network, Develop, Commercialize We look forward to seeing you Building info: If you have not been to our meetings before, the building is located at the end of Elliot street on the right. Then you go through the fence and down the driveway. The front door is located on the left side. Once you go in follow the hall way to the end then go through the door and turn left to the meeting room door.
INotC Website President
Brian James
Flourish and Prosper