Proof of Usefulness Report

RPS

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+552
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project refers to RPS (RP Support Ltd), a legitimate UK manufacturer of industrial stereolithography 3D printers (Neo range), which was acquired by Stratasys in 2021. The underlying technology and real-world utility are exceptionally high (industrial manufacturing). However, the submission itself contains low-quality, inaccurate data (claiming 'marketcap 50000', audience 'everyone', and traction 'most people'), which contradicts the sophisticated nature of the actual business. The score reflects the high verified value of the technology and its acquisition status, heavily penalized for the poor quality and inaccurate claims in the submission form.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+127.5
Evidence Of Traction+118.75
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+593.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+552

Project Details

Project URL
rps.ltd
Description
RPS is a UK company that specialises in industrial 3D Printing. Our engineering team is behind the Neo stereolithography 3D printer range. RPS also offer a range of materials and software through our partnership with market leading suppliers ALM, DSM Somos® and Materialise. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding honest and professional technical support to all users of stereolithography and laser sintering hardware, and we also offer expert user training and tailored service contracts. Contact us on +44 (0)1296 425665, email enquiries@rps.ltd, or visit our website www.rps.ltd to learn more about RPS or to arrange a demonstration.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline