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AuSIM Garage: Details
A shared facility for small R&D teams

Most co-working sites are great for a sterile office with a few plants, a coffee machine, and amenities. The AuSIM Garage R&D co-work facility differentiates itself for those that like to spread-out and make things, but need a little more structure than a hacker space.

How It Works

Exclusive Space

Clients have an option to secure dedicated space for their exclusive use. Such areas are defined by a "parcel" or a "desk" as a sub-parcel area.

Some clients have started with one parcel, then added a desk, then another parcel as their needs grow.

Shared Community Space

High-bay, huddle room, conference room, and wash room are examples of shared community space (currently more than 800 sq.ft. and growing). Parcels that have not been claimed are also available as shared community space. On any given day, a client can spread-out on temporary fixtures such as folding tables in the community space to do a project. At the end of the day, the client packs it back into their exclusive space. Or with the approval of the co-working members, they can leave it set-up stretching multiple days.

When to take-up residence in the AuSIM Garage

Any or all of the following:

You and your buddies are tired of working in your bedroom.
Your garage is too cold in winter and too hot in summer.
You are not ready to commit to a year's lease.

When to move out on your own

Any or all of the following:

You earned an angel round and have enough to commit to a year's lease.
You need a production facility.
Your team has grown larger than 6.
You are cash-flow positive and can afford your own place.
Your dog and pony show fell flat and your F&F won't give you more play money.

If you like it in the AuSIM Garage and have not outgrown it, you can stay as long as you want.

The Space Plan

Area	Size (sf)	Designation	Use
Parcel A	144	Exclusive	A Co-Member
Parcel B	160	Exclusive	B Co-Member
Parcel C	144	Exclusive	C Co-Member
Parcel D	154	Exclusive	D Co-Member
Lobby	72	Common/Shared	Project
High Bay	190	Common/Shared	Project
Flexspace	160	Common/Shared	Project
Conference	180	Common/Shared	Meetings
Huddle	120	Common/Shared	Meetings
Restroom	75	Common/Shared	Toilet/Wash
Proto Lab	250	Reserved	Machine Shop
All other areas	1500	Reserved	AuSIM

Example Fees

Facility Fees

Space can be made exclusive to individuals or companies on a per parcel or per desk basis. Each parcel carries a different rate and are negotiable. Typical parcel prepaid rates are $450/week to $1200/month.

There are options for less than a parcel as well. We call this the "per desk" option, but a desk does not need to be used. It amounts to the equivalent space around a desk, or about 40 sqft. Each parcel accommodates three "desks" in the desk configuration.

Entities without exclusive space, pay a nominal $150/month for using shared facilities only.

Community Fees

The per person "community fee" may also be thought of as membership dues. Prepaid rates are $25/day, $50/week, or $120/month. Community fees are independent of facility fees.

For members who are not tied to dedicated facilities, shared space availability is not guarranteed, but can be reserved.

Agreements

Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality

Intellectual property is extremely important to all members of the AuSIM Garage community. Because the facility is intended for R&D activities realizing ideas into physical products, the intellectual property of members cannot always be hidden from the view of other members. All members must agree to mutual respect and confidentiality for all other members. If a violation is suspected, the member's access is immediately revoked until the suspicions are investigated. Proven violations result in explusion from the community and a forfeiture of any deposits. A violated member can pursue additional legal action.

Email William at garage@ausim3d.com to inquire.

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