SW Cloud Demo Story
Pitch
Prototype
Go To Market
Standard Linear Flow (like we always do)
App based functionality must show
Story
Problems to solve
Potential conflicts
change to target market
change to manufacturing method
plastic > sheetmetal
role based demo approach
Messaging/Value benefits
NO IT
Any device
built in PDM/PLM
built in collaboration
easy to use, full featured design suite
Personas: (who is doing the action)
adapt pitch to new investor TOMORROW
Designer (Jack of all trades)
external:
customer
investor
contract designer
Visionary / CEO
fabricator/mfg
DXF or public 3DPlay link
Big ideas
Technical Proof
3DSwym (IFW)
sharing data
collab design?
3DSwym (IFW)
IFW, CSV, xApps
dxf
3ddrive (free 3dplay?)
integrated design capabilities (don't draw attention to apps)
SW?
Neutral (with 3D Interconnect-like update)
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collaboration
3DSwym Community
WeDo (spun up during a design review)
Ideas (pre-populated funnel)
Commenting / Mentioning on anything
Threaded discussion
Don't try to fabricate answers to problems that don't exist
Stick to what we know adds value
Sprinkle collab stuff only where it makes sense
one guy does most of the xfo, sheetmetal, etc
Lock / Unlock
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runs risk of making apps look specialized, why wouldn't you just get 1 role for that person
Perceived objections
I already use _
Is it ready?
How many people are using this
Can I exchange data with other CAD/SW?
Get to a substantial amount of geometry FAST
3D "Napkin" Sketch including obvious benefits over a napkin sketch
assemble purchased parts/knob/handle
in context housing/shell around a battery
render
market research: problems to solve
no professional solution (not robust enough)
modularity
weatherproof
roadside assistance market
Data Management
Do it all in xApp as much as possible
Branching
Revisions
❌ Maturity
❌ Lock/Unlock
22x Whiteboard
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Why?
CEO drained EV battery while camping and was stranded with no options
AAA didn't have a solution
Local towing service could only tow
Design Features
Lightweight, transportable
Possibly cart/skid mounted for truck bed
Easily lifted by 1 person
120v outlet
USB
Frame/weldment
welded plate enclosure
sheet metal housing
bent tubing
octagon frame round tubing
too heavy
weatherproof
plastic bezel all around
J1772 type 2 connector
off the shelf adapters available for other types
Gas generator vs. battery?