‘Open Source Hardware Development - A Handbook for Collaborative Product Development’ published by BerlinUP Books
Open source hardware development
The edited volume deals with open source hardware, i.e. designs that are made freely available on the Internet and whose use is made possible by open licences. This enables external collaboration in the course of the product development process.
News from Feb 01, 2025
‘Open source hardware development’ is designed as a handbook and gives highly practical information on what OSH and OSH development is, how to get started, develop a strategic approach, document systematically, identify the right licence and collaborate with online communities and makerspaces. It taps into several dozen case studies to draw rich insights into best practice and dos and don’ts of OSH development. The book addresses a practitioners’ audience of managers, engineers, business owners, makers and researchers who want to know more about the book’s subject which is at the forefront of societal needs and trends.
"Open source hardware development – A handbook for collaborative product creation“ is available in open access via our Webshop and the repository DepositOnce (https://doi.org/10.14279/depositonce-16548). Additionally, a parallel print edition is available.