2018 Annual Report

2018

In 2018, OSE has started the first ever 1 month immersion program on the Open Source Microfactory. We had 7 participants enlist, with 3 graduating successfully. Of the 3 graduates, 2 worked with OSE full time for 2 months, transitioning to part time work in December.

Lessons learned were that we can not sustain experimental-type immersion - but enterprise and standards-focused training for a specific enterprise path. That path remains focuses around Extreme Manufacturing and supporting products such as kits. We remain committ

OSE plans its next immersion program in 2019, currently developing the 3D Printer as the main revenue stream for bootstrapped growth. Avenues being explored include:

• Kits
• Professional Development 2 day and 3 day workshops
• Extreme Build Workshops
• Corporate Team Building Retreats
• STREAM education that matters