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Chris Anderson's *Makers* explores the burgeoning new industrial revolution driven by technology. Entrepreneurs are now able to leverage open-source design, 3-D printing, and micro-manufacturing to create bespoke products in small batches, securing high margins.
The book argues that manufacturing is crucial for a nation's economic strength, especially in America and Europe, where industries have largely migrated to low-cost regions. Anderson posits a desktop manufacturing revolution, akin to the personal computer's impact, as a solution.
Digital fabrication, online factory services, crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter, and global online marketplaces like Etsy are enabling anyone with an idea to start assembly lines with minimal capital. It offers a vision of how America can lead the way in making things again.
Used (good, see images, some yellowing) Hardcover ISBN 9780307720955
