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- | We follow a strategy to circumvent unnecessary costs for customers by realizing a '''social vision'''. In accordance with the principle of open source | + | We follow a strategy to circumvent unnecessary costs for customers by realizing a '''social vision'''. In accordance with the '''principle of open source''' including both open hardware and open software, information where to get the necessary components, quantities, step-by-step technical construction manuals and circuit diagrams are published online for free. Potential customers can follow our given instructions and acquire information from our [https://2014.igem.org/Team:Aachen/Notebook/Engineering Engineering page]. Therefore, our profit is not of financial nature but is instead based on recognition and on motivating other iGEM teams and companies to '''spread the idea of open hardware''', too. In accordance with the motto "Do it yourself!" we offer '''low budget versions''' through '''reducing costs''' at as many points as possible, except for the basic costs for material. Customers with a little technical dexterity, motivation to try something new and that are keen to experiment can follow our step-by-step construction manual to create their own custom-made devices. |
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- | To make our | + | To make our product more user-friendly, we '''considered offering device kits'''. When offering kits customers do not have to order a lot of separate device parts from different suppliers. However, this introduces the disadvantage of a '''loss of flexibility'''. Yet it is very important to have the opportunity to modify the devices, for example, by choosing alternative parts or including add-ons, because research requiring novel techniques advances quickly in the natueral sciences. With our concept, improvements and adjustments are thus immediately realizable. |
At least we want to mention that our vision is limited in getting acceptance by companies on the global seller market and we know about this problem. These companies, parts of them global players, are profit orientated and following another firm strategy. Our vision is standing against this as '''non-profit-idea''' finding acceptance in other groups of customers with lower budgets and just open view of fiancial aspects. | At least we want to mention that our vision is limited in getting acceptance by companies on the global seller market and we know about this problem. These companies, parts of them global players, are profit orientated and following another firm strategy. Our vision is standing against this as '''non-profit-idea''' finding acceptance in other groups of customers with lower budgets and just open view of fiancial aspects. |
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