Emerging Business Models for Open Source Hardware

Citation: Joshua M. Pearce Emerging Business Models for Open Source Hardware.
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Summary

Describes rise of open source hardware, potential for scientist use of open hardware, and challenges for businesses, eg procurement built around very high costs, early adopters are DIY. Proposes several business models around open source hardware:

• Business Models to Serve Scientists: Makers
  • Kit suppliers
  • Specialty component suppliers
  • Calibration and Validation Services
• Business Models to Serve Scientists: Open Hardware Buyers
  • Selling Libre Hardware (ex: Aleph Objects)
  • Selling Libre Hardware Services (subscription, support, consulting, consortium)
• Business Models to Serve Scientists: Outsourcers (ex: "Science Exchange connects core labs with scientists who need to run experiments")