SELECTIVE LASER MELTING SERVICES BUSINESS PLAN
I. Executive Summary
Company Description
Based in Columbus, Ohio, our company is an advanced manufacturing partner serving critical US industries. We operate in the metal additive manufacturing sector using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) to produce high-strength, complex metal parts from aerospace-grade alloys and medical-grade powders. We offer end-to-end services—printing, post-processing, and metrology—positioning us as a secure, domestic supply chain partner for aerospace, defense, medical, and automotive customers. One clear point: we deliver complex parts that traditional manufacturing cannot make.
In the short term we are focused on commercializing our Columbus facility and signing contracts with tier-1 suppliers and OEMs in our target sectors. By 2026 we aim to be a key enabler for American innovators, supplying on-demand, certified components and reducing lead times and supply-chain risk. What sets us apart is our combination of SLM expertise, certified powder use, and integrated quality systems that meet industry standards. One clear point: we are a domestic, end-to-end SLM partner for regulated industries.
Problem
Slow, costly metal fabrication methods create long lead times and high per-part costs for low-volume, high-complexity components, and they cannot produce the internal geometries required for lightweight, high-performance aerospace and medical parts. This drives certification delays, higher inventory and scrap costs, and limits rapid design iteration—creating a domestic supply chain vulnerability for mission-critical parts.
Existing solutions—casting, machining, and external low-cost suppliers—leave a gap for a secure, domestic partner that can deliver finished, inspection-ready parts from aerospace-grade and medical-grade powders. Based in Columbus, Ohio, we provide on-demand Selective Laser Melting (SLM) printing plus post-processing and metrology to close that gap and enable next-generation designs that traditional methods cannot make.
Solution
We address slow lead times, high cost for complex designs, and supply-chain risk by providing on-demand Selective Laser Melting (SLM) metal 3D printing and end-to-end design-for-additive-manufacturing services from a Columbus, Ohio facility operational by 2026. One-line: we deliver complex, high-strength metal parts in days rather than months.
Using SLM with high-purity Titanium, Inconel, and Aluminum alloys, plus DfAM consultation, heat treatment, and CNC finishing, we eliminate tooling, enable consolidated assemblies and lightweight geometries, and keep critical production domestic for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to empower American innovators by delivering the most advanced, reliable, and precise metal additive manufacturing solutions. We commit to transforming the domestic supply chain through adoption of Selective Laser Melting, enabling “impossible” designs for aerospace, medical, and industrial customers while serving as a consultative partner that delivers exceptional quality, speed, and design freedom. Through continuous investment in technology and people, we will lead the shift to a more efficient and sustainable U.S. manufacturing future.
Key Success Factors
Success rests on technical expertise, required certifications, strong economics, strategic partners, and a secure US facility.
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DfAM and alloy capability: Deep Design for Additive Manufacturing expertise and proficiency with Titanium and Inconel 718.
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Regulatory certifications: Maintenance of AS9100 and ISO to serve aerospace and medical segments.
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Project-based economics: 12-month payback and high EBITDA margins from high-value, on-demand parts.
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Technology partnerships: Strategic alliances with equipment manufacturers and software providers for leading capabilities.
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US-based secure facility: Domestic location ensuring reliability and IP protection for high-tech clients.
Financial Summary
Financial snapshot for the Executive Summary: first-year revenue of $6,625,000, rapid breakeven and full payback within 12 months.
Ratio |
2026 |
2027 |
2028 |
Projected Revenue |
$6,625,000 |
$9,770,000 |
$13,219,000 |
Projected EBITDA |
$3,441,000 |
$5,278,000 |
$7,355,000 |
Expected ROI |
IRR 13.53% / ROE 38.87% |
IRR 13.53% / ROE 38.87% |
IRR 13.53% / ROE 38.87% |
Financial requirements: $2,075,000 in initial capital expenditures; breakeven January 2026; minimum cash -$77,000 in Apr-26; expected payback 12 months; IRR 13.53% and ROE 38.87%.
Outlook: profitable and cash-generating growth to $21,115,000 revenue and $11,919,000 EBITDA by 2030.
Funding Requirements
Raise $2,965,500 via equity and equipment finance to fund launch and reach a 13.53% IRR.
Categories |
Amount, USD |
Equipment (two SLM systems, CNC, metrology) |
$2,075,000 |
Working capital (minimum cash dip $77,000 + lease $18,500 + marketing $5,000) |
$100,500 |
Staffing — first‑year payroll (2026 headcount and salaries) |
$745,000 |
IT Infrastructure and ERP (one-time) |
$45,000 |
Monthly lease (industrial facility) |
$18,500 |
Monthly marketing budget |
$5,000 |
Working capital |
$100,500 |
Total funding required |
$2,965,500 |
Projected first-year revenue is $6,625,000, growing to $21,115,000 by 2030; EBITDA is $3,441,000 in Year 1 and $11,919,000 in Year 5; breakeven is January 2026, full payback within 12 months, project IRR 13.53%, ROE 38.87%, initial CapEx $2,075,000, and headcount scales from 8.0 to 25.0 FTEs over five years.