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anderson does a nice job of outlining for the general public some of the developments in recent years around limited run manufacturing, 3D printing, arduino, open source software and how these elements are coming together to provide us with bespoke/unique products and that there's a whole range of opportunity around new and novel financing models (kickstarter, etc.) and that perhaps there's hope for a return to manufacturing as an industry in the US.
the book's worth a serious gander for the references to all sorts of cool projects that people are working on and additional sources for parts. :)
it's hardly an exhaustive or in depth treatise on the topic, but a fun, quick read that will likely have you googling up a number of things while your're reading it.
the book's worth a serious gander for the references to all sorts of cool projects that people are working on and additional sources for parts. :)
it's hardly an exhaustive or in depth treatise on the topic, but a fun, quick read that will likely have you googling up a number of things while your're reading it.
Awesome and terrifying. we can treat atoms and cells like bits remaking manufacturing and biotech in the form of the web.
The book that follows on from where the Long Tail started. Only this time it's about the manufacture of niche items and products.
It describes how anyone these days can set themselves up as a manufacturer of a company to make anything and everything. THis can be done by using open source designs, collaborative engineering, small scale production, and ways of generating startup money for products.
He covers various examples, including details of his own multimillion pound company 3D Robotics, that he he up to make RC helicopters that were created using open source manufacturing methods.
I think that it is a seminal book that details the way that manufacturing is changing. Big companies aren't history just yet, but the small guys are starting to have a more equal hand in the market.
It describes how anyone these days can set themselves up as a manufacturer of a company to make anything and everything. THis can be done by using open source designs, collaborative engineering, small scale production, and ways of generating startup money for products.
He covers various examples, including details of his own multimillion pound company 3D Robotics, that he he up to make RC helicopters that were created using open source manufacturing methods.
I think that it is a seminal book that details the way that manufacturing is changing. Big companies aren't history just yet, but the small guys are starting to have a more equal hand in the market.
More for those looking to make a business out of it than a hobby. Lots of history as well.
The good news: This book does a really great job of taking historical perspective on manufacturing and economics and weaving it in with the latest in digital 3d printing and micro manufacturing.
The bad news: I am the wrong audience.
I think this is a really good book for the right person. In fact, I am going to buy a copy for my nephew who is planning on becoming an electrical engineer. I just somehow thought that I knew less about this subject than I already did.
It is great that you can find the whole story in one place, but I think I had personally already assembled all the parts before I read it.
Want an introduction and update on how the work is changing from manufacturing and impacts on logistics? Got it here.
Want to understand what forces are driving this rather than technology for the sake of technology? That is found in Makers for sure.
The bad news: I am the wrong audience.
I think this is a really good book for the right person. In fact, I am going to buy a copy for my nephew who is planning on becoming an electrical engineer. I just somehow thought that I knew less about this subject than I already did.
It is great that you can find the whole story in one place, but I think I had personally already assembled all the parts before I read it.
Want an introduction and update on how the work is changing from manufacturing and impacts on logistics? Got it here.
Want to understand what forces are driving this rather than technology for the sake of technology? That is found in Makers for sure.
This is my third Chris Anderson book. His books are always really interesting and well written. They never quite get to that "great" status for me, but they are consistently very good.
The book that follows on from where the Long Tail started. Only this time it's about the manufacture of niche items and products.
It describes how anyone these days can set themselves up as a manufacturer of a company to make anything and everything. THis can be done by using open source designs, collaborative engineering, small scale production, and ways of generating startup money for products.
He covers various examples, including details of his own multimillion pound company 3D Robotics, that he he up to make RC helicopters that were created using open source manufacturing methods.
I think that it is a seminal book that details the way that manufacturing is changing. Big companies aren't history just yet, but the small guys are starting to have a more equal hand in the market.
It describes how anyone these days can set themselves up as a manufacturer of a company to make anything and everything. THis can be done by using open source designs, collaborative engineering, small scale production, and ways of generating startup money for products.
He covers various examples, including details of his own multimillion pound company 3D Robotics, that he he up to make RC helicopters that were created using open source manufacturing methods.
I think that it is a seminal book that details the way that manufacturing is changing. Big companies aren't history just yet, but the small guys are starting to have a more equal hand in the market.