3D print centres

Problem

3D print technologies will change the world

Lots of people want to use them

Nobody knows how

Solution

Make a space where people can work and learn to use 3D printing and other fabrication tools.

Product

Thingmakers: a chain of coworking centres with 3D printing, fabrication tools, teaching, software and support services.

Market validation 2012

Online 3D output services

Coworking spaces

600 2070

2010 2012

Fab labs & hack spaces 574

What 3D printing is used for

Market size

1,000,0003D prints

soldthrough

Shapeways

2.5m items listed each

month on Etsy

Make

magazine

circulation

300,000

Commercial service uploads

3D modelling community

Business model

Thingmakers charges for:● Access to top class equipment● Working and development space ● Classes, training and events● Third party bureau workThingmakers will replicate multiple 3D print centres in partnership and as standalone units.

Market adoption

We will reach our target markets through:● Partnerships● Social media marketing● Industry events● Working with communities● High profile national activity

Competition

Competitive advantage

● 1st to market● Design and brand● Intellectual property● Partnerships● Technology● Experienced founders

Seed funding

Thingmakers will be raising seed funding in early 2013