Who
- Joshua M. Pearce
What / Where
Quantifying the Value of Open Source Hardware Development
The Gist
With the advancement of rapid manufacturing technology like 3D Printers a shift in the nature of hardware manufacturing is occuring. This article goes over how to find value through Free and Open Source Hardware (FOSH) designs.
The Good
Goes over different ways to find value from FOSH designs
Outlines the medical benefits of FOSH
Statements are backed up with data
The Bad
- Assumes a base-level knowledge of economics
The Questions
How long until FOSH designs gain the popularity of FOSS?
What advances are needed in manufacturing for FOSH to flourish?
In Review
A great read for anyone who cares about the cause behind Free Software. It also is a great read for anyone with a base level knowledge of manufacturing. $/% non-alphanumeric characters.