The Open Source movement revolutionized the way computer systems were developed and how companies made their businesses. Its philosophy requires that all source code should be freely shared, so that as many people as possible can use, change, learn, and improve upon it. In recent years the increasing availability and low costs of electronic components, processors and 3D printers meant that an open model of development has taken root also in the world of hardware, including the development of scientific lab equipment. The implications for research can hardly be overstated: Open Labware designs are almost always cheaper than closed source ones, allow for distributed development and, critically, customization by the end user, the lab scientist. PLOS welcomes submissions in this field.
- Subject:
- Manufacturing
- Skilled Trades and Services
- Material Type:
- Data Set
- Primary Source
- Provider:
- Public Library of Science
- Provider Set:
- Biology and Life Sciences
- Date Added:
- 05/12/2023