Idle speculation on the shan zhai and open fabrication

9/8/2009 1:55:20 AM

An interesting article on the Shan Zhai in China, and the relevance of their "business model" for micro-manufacturing and rapid, small scale production targetted at local or very specific needs. This is an excellent exploration of the opportunities that exist today for small startups, and a business model that can be both sustainable and 'realistic' in almost any context.

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Author: Tom Tigoe
Source: http://www.tigoe.net/blog/category/environment/295/