Sphere Manufacturing, Inc. produces 3D metal printers that are faster, more efficient, more convenient, and more affordable than the competition, and is thereby gaining first-mover advantage in new markets for 3D metal printing; in other words, Sphere Mfg. is a new-market disruptor in the 3D metal printing industry. Sphere has generated $1.8 million in pre-orders, and has established relationships with ten VARs to extend sales after launch.