Deezmaker
Deezmaker is a 3D printing company that manufactures 3-D printer kits sold online and at its retail store in Alhambra, California, offering 3D printing, design, and scanning services.
- CEO / Founder
- Diego Porqueras
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $143.51K
- Latest Round
- Crowdfunding
- Key Investors
- Crowdfunded on Kickstarter
Technology & Products
Key Products
Bukobot 3D printer, Bukito Portable 3D printer, 3D Printer Kits, 3D Printing Services, 3D CAD Design Services, 3D Scanning Services, Maker Muscle actuator system
Technological Advantage
The primary business advantage was the combination of a physical retail presence with their own line of manufactured, open-source printers. This allowed them to build a strong local community, offer hands-on classes and support, and iterate on their products based on direct customer feedback.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides accessible, affordable, and open-source (hackable) 3D printers and kits, with a physical retail store serving as a community hub for learning, support, and sales.
How They Differentiate
Deezmaker differentiated itself by being a community-focused retail store first, rather than just an online seller. Their open-source philosophy and the portability of the Bukito printer also set them apart from competitors who were often focused on closed-source ecosystems or larger, stationary machines.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Hobbyists, makers, DIY enthusiasts, and educational institutions.
Industry Verticals
Consumer, Education
Competitors
MakerBot; Printrbot; LulzBot
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Deezmaker operates a retail store in Alhambra, California (relocated from San Dimas), manufactures and sells 3D printer kits online and in-store, and has launched the Maker Muscle actuator system for robotics projects.
Major Milestones
2012: Opened one of the first 3D printer retail stores in the US., 2012: Successfully funded the Bukobot 3D printer on Kickstarter, raising $40,353., 2013: Successfully funded the Bukito portable 3D printer on Kickstarter, raising $103,161.
Notable Customers
JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory); Caltech (California Institute of Technology); The Boeing Company