ABS Glue – DIY style

By On May 11, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In 3D, Hackers, hackerspace, Manufacturing, research

I needed to combine 3D printed pieces together and make the surface in some cases a bit more smooth. I found an article in the web about making ABS glue and decided to test it. The process was simple and you need:

Old (or new, which ever you want) nail polish bottle. Cut [...]

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Community Manager Manifest

By On May 7, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In community, Ecosystem, finland, network, open source

The concept of Community manager is understood to include various tasks and responsibilities. Still the image of what community manager is, varies  a lot. Some think that community manager is a person who takes care of social media and lurks in twitter 24/7. Some might think that community manager is just there to function as a [...]

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Developing annual DIY community survey

By On May 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In biohacker, biohacking, community, diybio, Ecosystem, Hackers, hackerspace, research, survey

I have conducted twice a survey on hackerspaces, makerspaces, fablabs and other DIY communities. Based on those responses I have written several posts (here’s one) and one scientific article which is about to be published. My intention is to continue those surveys every year and make my PhD thesis around it…at least [...]

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3D printing revolution – a few thoughts

By On April 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In 3D, Ecosystem, Manufacturing, open source, Ultimaker

I’ve been involved with 3D printing and related for some time now. Still I’m just starting to get a grip how big it will be and how much it will most likely change our lives. I’ve read some writings which have named the change as “The third industrial revolution”[Economist]. I’m that kind [...]

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3D Printing Network – bringing people together

By On April 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In 3D, community, Ecosystem, Manufacturing, open source, Ultimaker

Fundamental idea of 3D Printing Network is to bring together 3D printer manufacturers, CAD and other 3D related application developers, existing volunteer based communities. What is 3D printing Network?

In brief the 3D Printing Network (3DPN) is a neutral, non-partisan, public network of 3D printing professionals facilitated by FSFE. 3DPN is an open source driven [...]

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National community management

By On April 16, 2012 · 11 Comments · In community, network, open source, Participate

I was in Helsinki Tizen Summit April 12th, which was small scale closed event for Samsung representatives and major software and system players in Finland and in some cases around the world. Participant companies were quite impressive by name and reputation: Tieto, Ixonos, Futurice, Rovio and Remedy to mention a few. I was invited there [...]

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Growing 3D printing ecosystem

By On April 12, 2012 · 11 Comments · In 3D, community, Ecosystem, Manufacturing, open source, research, survey, Ultimaker

Depending on your viewpoint, 3D printing, 3D manufacturing or if you prefer peer production is what will change production of goods in the future. The change has already started. Ponoko, shapeways and several other companies provide printing services with reasonable cost and quality. At the same time several 3D printer manufacturers speed up their production because of increasing [...]

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P2 Surveys – supported by P2P Foundation

By On February 21, 2012 · 17 Comments · In diybio, Ecosystem, Hackers, hackerspace, network, open source, Participate, research, survey, Uncategorized

In previous blog entry I introduced Peer Production/Community survey domain p4.ossoil.com. While I was finalizing the content in the pages, I also contacted Michel Bauwens from P2P Foundation and asked “perhaps some hd space in some server could be the support from Foundation?” Michel [...]

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Surveys for DIY communities

By On February 17, 2012 · 7 Comments · In biohacker, community, diybio, Ecosystem, hackerspace, open source, Participate, research, survey, Uncategorized

Ever wanted to know what kind of cool stuff biohackers do? How about what’s the attitude towards external funding in different kind of DIY communities? Or what’s the most preferred way to handle space rent?

Now that’s possible to find out. For the past 3-4 years I’ve been studying (and participating) hackerspaces; motivations to participate [...]

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P2 Generation Survey Site

By On February 12, 2012 · 14 Comments · In community, diybio, Ecosystem, Hackers, hackerspace, Hacktivism, network, open source, Participate, research, survey

The past ‘hackerspace’ surveys 2010 and 2011 have created a great data base for longitudinal study. Now that my funding for PhD survey is about to finish (after all it was just for one year), I’m considering to put my research efforts to this survey study. [...]

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