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DIY Science, technology spillovers and innovation

Abstract

Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Science and related concepts such as DIY Laboratories, hackerspaces, makerspaces and fab-labs are all part of an emerging phenomenon that is seeing a renewed focus on scientific development outside of the traditional corporate or university driven research and development model. With decreasing costs associated with key technologies such as large-scale computing power, CNC machining equipment and 3-D printing, the potential role of small operators becoming an increasingly important part of the innovation landscape is increasing. How these non-institutional systems operate, their role in economic development, how commercial imperatives are incorporated and the process by which these operations succeed (eg the role of knowledge spillovers) are all emerging areas of interest.

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