danger!awesome
Subscription-based makerspace providing public access to professional 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, and ancillary fabrication equipment for design, prototyping, and small-batch production.
- CEO / Founder
- Nadeem Mazen
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Defunct
- Total Funding
- $162,000
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Techstars
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing Services (FDM 3D printers); Laser Cutting & Engraving Services; CNC Routing Services; Vinyl Cutting Services; Embedded Electronics Tools Access; Equipment Memberships (hourly, monthly); Design & Consultation Services; Classes & Workshops; Custom Fabrication on Demand
Technological Advantage
Integrated multi-process fabrication platform (FDM 3D printing + laser + CNC) under single membership; community-driven design expertise; co-located classes and training reduced customer onboarding friction; strategic location near MIT and Harvard.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Democratized access to professional fabrication equipment (3D printers, laser cutters, CNC) at hourly/membership pricing ($4.50–$6/min for laser work, design services bundled) without capital equipment investment; in-person training and design consultation included.
How They Differentiate
Community-first, membership-based makerspace model vs. machine vendors; integrated three-process fabrication (3D print, laser, CNC) under one roof; education/training services bundled; affordable hourly pricing without equipment purchase.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Students, educators, artisans, small designers, hobbyists, B2B/B2C prototyping
Industry Verticals
Education; Product Design & Prototyping; Hobbyist/Maker; Graphic Design & Custom Goods; Small Manufacturing
Competitors
TechShop (early makerspace competitor, now defunct); MakerBot + community makerspaces; Local fabrication services (laser engraving, CNC job shops)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Taught 2,000+ kids and adults in design/fabrication by 2014; 14 machines deployed by 2014–2015 expansion; memberships and hourly users.
Major Milestones
2012: Founded by Nadeem Mazen and Ali Mohammad; 2014 Jan–Feb: Kickstarter campaign ($42,737 raised on $35,000 target, 727 backers); 2014 Nov: Expansion to 2,200 sq ft facility at 645 Massachusetts Ave (redesigned workspace, new equipment purchases including 3D printer, vinyl cutter, CNC); 2015 May: Company closed (Crunchbase: May 20, 2015)