For manufacturers A manufacturer can buy a kit for his mask, or apply for production within a "production track". Each track, dedicated to a specific component of the mask, will obtain different production slots so that there is always an alignment to avoid excess or lack of production. Based on the requests, slots will be "opened" to all manufacturer that can join. The slot will be ready to go when the participants' total production potential wold be covered. A production surplus (indicative max 10%) will be kept to cover any problems of one or more producers without interrupting the production chain. Participation in the slots will be tied to a first-come, first-served approach, the platform will notify by email or notify producers every time a slot is opened. The manufacturer will ship its products to a dedicated (possibly national / local) wharehouse. Here the various components will be joined to assemble the kit and send them to end users). This step is fundamental for the quantity and quality of the products as well as for the responsibility of the individual producers on the dynamics of the shipment and control / feedback.
The online platform The online platform will serve as a repository of 2D and 3D files for self-production, but also a market for manufacturers who need filament of materials, elastic bands etc. From the platform it will also be possible to use 3D facial mapping for the production of the customized model to be printed and cut out. The platform will also be a marketplace for end users who can purchase the complete kit produced by the various manufacturers. The kits: A) the kit for the "manufacturers" includes 3D printing files (opensource and free), filament of material, external components, digital model to print your own silhouette as a template for silicone. The kits will be "open" and customizable for items and quantities directly by the buyer. B) the kit for "users" will instead include all the components ready to be assembled. To meet the needs of the various types (users and superusers), ready-made templates to cut out the silicone sheet (classified by size) will be included in the kit. That way, if you don't have a printer or face mapping device, you can still do it.
Involvement of FABLAB Fab lab become a communicative and aggregating vehicle as they involve local producers to cover the various production slots. On the marketplace you can also find 3D printers to be able to actively participate in the project. Each user who registers as "producer" will receive a reference fab lab that will take care of supporting "the concrete" the producer. The platform will collect instructions, guidelines and FAQs to assist independent makers to participate. In this way also the FabLab will participate in visibility and participation.
Business model The marketplace is the only operating hub and will operate as a general contractor, wholesaler and retail seller to control B2C price directly. Everything need to pass through the platform to control quality, quantity and avoid speculation.
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