---
kind: personal-project
id: metal-3dp-business-exploration-2026
status: in-progress
created: 2026-05-09
target-completion: TBD (multi-month exploration)
---

# Metal 3DP Business Exploration — Index Entry

## Summary

Multi-month iterative exploration of metal additive manufacturing as a potential small business venture. Considering solo, partnership, or multi-member LLC structures. Currently in research/exploration phase — no commitments.

## Active artifacts

- [intake.md](../../personal/metal-3dp-business-exploration-2026/intake.md) — project intake and scope
- [landscape-overview.html](../../personal/metal-3dp-business-exploration-2026/landscape-overview.html) — current market state snapshot
- [decision-log.md](../../personal/metal-3dp-business-exploration-2026/decision-log.md) — running decision log
- [research-updates/](../../personal/metal-3dp-business-exploration-2026/research-updates/) — periodic research refresh notes
- [business-models/](../../personal/metal-3dp-business-exploration-2026/business-models/) — business model analyses
- [vendor-evaluation/](../../personal/metal-3dp-business-exploration-2026/vendor-evaluation/) — product comparison matrices
- [application-research/](../../personal/metal-3dp-business-exploration-2026/application-research/) — customer segment analysis

## Status updates

- 2026-05-09: project created, baseline research from planning chat captured, research chat handoff prepared for ongoing exploration