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Open source specific publications

• Savonen, B., Gershenson, J., Bow, J.K.; Pearce, J.M., Open-Source Three-Dimensional Printable Infant Clubfoot Brace, Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics: February 26, 2019. doi: 10.1097/JPO.0000000000000257
• Ville Klar, Joshua M.Pearce, Pyry Kärki, Petri Kuosmanen, Ystruder: open source multifunction extruder with sensing and monitoring capabilities. HardwareX 6 (2019) e00080. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2019.e00080 open access
• Salil S. Sule, Aliaksei L. Petsiuk and Joshua M. Pearce. Open Source Completely 3-D Printable Centrifuge. Instruments 2019, 3(2), 30; https://doi.org/10.3390/instruments3020030 open access
• Dennis J. Byard, Aubrey L. Woern, Robert B. Oakley, Matthew J. Fiedler, Samantha L. Snabes, and Joshua M. Pearce. Green Fab Lab Applications of Large-Area Waste Polymer-based Additive Manufacturing. Additive Manufacturing 27, (2019), pp. 515-525. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2019.03.006 open access
• Nicole Gallup, Jennifer K. Bow, and Joshua M. Pearce. Economic Potential for Distributed Manufacturing of Adaptive Aids for Arthritis Patients in the U.S. Geriatrics 2018, 3(4), 89; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics3040089 open access
• Aubrey L. Woern and Joshua M. Pearce. 3-D Printable Polymer Pelletizer Chopper for Fused Granular Fabrication-Based Additive Manufacturing. Inventions 2018, 3(4), 78; https://doi.org/10.3390/inventions3040078 open access
• Oberloier, S. and Pearce, J.M. Open Source Low-Cost Power Monitoring System, HardwareX 4(2018) e00044. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2018.e00044 open access
• A. D. Narendranath, Raspberry Pi based learning center usage tracking system for optimal resource allocation, [1] 2018 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), San Jose, CA, USA, 2018, pp. 1-5.
• Iiro Hietanen, Ismo T. S. Heikkinen, Hele Savin, and Joshua M. Pearce. Approaches to Open Source 3-D Printable Probe Positioners and Micromanipulators for Probe Stations. HardwareX (2018), e00042. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2018.e00042 open access
• Oberloier, S. and Pearce, J.M. Belt-Driven Open Source Circuit Mill Using Low-Cost 3-D Printer Components, Inventions 2018, 3(3), 64; https://doi.org/10.3390/inventions3030064 open access
• González, R., Pearce, J. and Lokki, T., 2018, August. Modular Design for Spherical Microphone Arrays. In Audio Engineering Society Conference: 2018 AES International Conference on Audio for Virtual and Augmented Reality. 2018 AES International Conference on Audio for Virtual and Augmented Reality (August 2018). Paper Number: P3-10. http://www.aes.org/e-lib/browse.cfm?elib=19701
• Woern, A.L.; Byard, D.J.; Oakley, R.B.; Fiedler, M.J.; Snabes, S.L.; Pearce, J.M. Fused Particle Fabrication 3-D Printing: Recycled Materials’ Optimization and Mechanical Properties. Materials 2018, 11, 1413. doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/ma11081413 open access
• Pearce, J.M. Sponsored Libre Research Agreements to Create Free and Open Source Software and Hardware. Inventions 2018, 3(3), 44; https://doi.org/10.3390/inventions3030044 open access
• Khan, K.Y., Gauchia, L., Pearce, J.M., 2018. Self-sufficiency of 3-D printers: utilizing stand-alone solar photovoltaic power systems. Renewables: Wind, Water, and Solar 5:5. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40807-018-0051-6 open access
• Aubrey L. Woern, Joseph R. McCaslin, Adam M. Pringle, and Joshua M. Pearce. RepRapable Recyclebot: Open Source 3-D Printable Extruder for Converting Plastic to 3-D Printing Filament. HardwareX 4C (2018) e00026 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ohx.2018.e00026 open access
• Pearce, Joshua M. (2018). How to Perform a Literature Review with Free and Open Source Software. Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 23(9). Available online: http://pareonline.net/getvn.asp?v=23&n=8 open access
• Joshua M. Pearce Expanding the Consumer Bill of Rights for material ingredients. Materials Today 21(3), pp. 197-198 (2018). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mattod.2018.02.002 Open access preprint
• David C. Denkenberger and and Joshua M. Pearce. Design Optimization of Polymer Heat Exchanger for Automated Household-Scale Solar Water Pasteurizer. Designs 2018, 2(2), 11; doi:10.3390/designs2020011 open access
• Joshua M. Pearce. Chapter 21 - Open-source 3D printing. in Managing Humanitarian Innovation: The cutting edge of aid, Editors: Eric James and Abigail Taylor, 2018, Practical Action Publishing. eISBN: 978-178044-953-1 | ISBN: 978-185339-953-4 doi:https://doi.org/10.3362/9781780449531.021
• Yuenyong Nilsiam, Paul Sanders, and Joshua M. Pearce. Applications of Open Source GMAW-Based Metal 3-D Printing. Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing 2018, 2(1), 18; doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp2010018 open access
• Benjamin L. Savonen, Tobias J. Mahan, Maxwell W. Curtis, Jared W. Schreier, John K. Gershenson and Joshua M. Pearce. Development of a Resilient 3-D Printer for Humanitarian Crisis Response. Technologies 2018, 6(1), 30; doi:10.3390/technologies6010030 open access
• L.Y. Beeker, Adam M. Pringle, Joshua M. Pearce. Open-source parametric 3-D printed slot die system for thin film semiconductor processing. Additive Manufacturing 20 (2018) 90–100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2017.12.004 open access
• Oberloier, S. and Pearce, J.M. General Design Procedure for Free and Open-Source Hardware for Scientific Equipment. Designs 2018, 2(1), 2; doi:10.3390/designs2010002 open access
• J.M.Pearce. Maximizing Returns for Public Funding of Medical Research with Open-source Hardware. Health Policy and Technology. 6(4), 2017, pp. 381-382. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hlpt.2017.09.001 open access
• Yuenyong Nilsiam, Paul Sanders, and Joshua M. Pearce. Slicer and Optimization for Open-source GMAW-based Metal 3-D Printing. Additive Manufacturing 18 (2017), pp. 110-120. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2017.10.007 open access
• Dhwani K. Trivedi and Joshua M. Pearce. Open Source 3-D Printed Nutating Mixer. Applied Sciences, 2017, 7(9), 942; doi:10.3390/app7090942 open access
• Nuchitprasitchai, S., Roggemann, M. & Pearce, J.M. Factors effecting real-time optical monitoring of fused filament 3D printing. Progress in Additive Manufacturing. 2(3), pp 133–149 (2017). doi:10.1007/s40964-017-0027-x open access
• J. Gwamuri, Joshua M. Pearce, "Open source 3D printers: an appropriate technology for building low cost optics labs for the developing communities", Proc. SPIE 10452, 14th Conference on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics: ETOP 2017, 104522S (16 August 2017); doi: 10.1117/12.2269852; http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2269852 open access
• Emily E. Petersen, Romain W. Kidd, Joshua M. Pearce, Impact of DIY Home Manufacturing with 3-D Printing on the Toy and Game Market. Technologies 2017, 5(3), 45; doi: 10.3390/technologies5030045 open access
• Nuchitprasitchai, S., Roggemann, M. & Pearce, J.M. Three Hundred and Sixty Degree Real-Time Monitoring of 3-D Printing Using Computer Analysis of Two Camera Views. J. Manuf. Mater. Process. 2017, 1(1), 2; doi:10.3390/jmmp1010002 open access
• Yuenyong Nilsiam and Joshua M. Pearce. Free and Open Source 3-D Model Customizer for Websites to Democratize Design with OpenSCAD. Designs 2017, 1(1), 5; doi:10.3390/designs1010005 open free access
• John J. Laureto and Joshua M. Pearce. Open Source Multi-Head 3D Printer for Polymer-Metal Composite Component Manufacturing Technologies 2017, 5(2), 36; doi:10.3390/technologies5020036 open access
• Tanikella, N.G., Savonen, B., Gershenson, J., Pearce, J.M. (2017). Viability of Distributed Manufacturing of Bicycle Components with 3-D Printing: CEN Standardized Polylactic Acid Pedal Testing. Journal of Humanitarian Engineering 5(1), 8-17. open access
• Michaels, R.E. and Pearce, J.M. (2017). 3-D printing open-source click-MUAC bands for identification of malnutrition. Public Health Nutrition, 20(11), pp. 2063-2066. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1368980017000726 open access
• Maria Frangos, Joshua Pearce, Tiberius Brastaviceanu, Ahmed Akl Mahmoud, Abran Khalid. (2017). "Democratising design in scientific innovation: application of an open value network to open source hardware design". Cumulus Working Papers 33/16: Cumulus Hong Kong 2016 – Open Design for E-very-thing, pp. 333-339.open access
• Karankumar C. Dhankani, Joshua M. Pearce. Open Source Laboratory Sample Rotator Mixer and Shaker. HardwareX 1, pp.1-12 (2017) (in press). doi:j.ohx.2016.07.001 open access
• Pearce, J.M., (2017). Emerging Business Models for Open Source Hardware. Journal of Open Hardware. 1(1), p.2. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/joh.4 open access
• Handy Chandra, Spencer W. Allen, Shane W. Oberloier, Nupur Bihari, Jephias Gwamuri and Joshua M. Pearce. Open-Source Automated Mapping Four-Point Probe. Materials 2017, 10(2), 110. doi: 10.3390/ma10020110 open access
• Yuenyong Nilsiam and Joshua M. Pearce. Open Source Database and Website to Provide Free and Open Access to Inactive U.S. Patents in the Public Domain. Inventions 1(4), 24 (2016); doi: 10.3390/inventions1040024 Open access
• Wijnen, B., Petersen, E. E., Hunt, E. J. and Pearce, J. M. (2016), Free and open-source automated 3-D microscope. Journal of Microscopy 264(2), 238-246. doi:10.1111/jmi.12433 free open access
• Amberlee S. Haselhuhn, Michael W. Buhr, Bas Wijnen, Paul G. Sanders, Joshua M. Pearce, Structure-Property Relationships of Common Aluminum Weld Alloys Utilized as Feedstock for GMAW-based 3-D Metal Printing. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 673, pp. 511–523 (2016). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2016.07.099 open access
• Chenlong Zhang, Bas Wijnen, Joshua M. Pearce. Open-source 3-D Platform for Low-cost Scientific Instrument Ecosystem. Journal of Laboratory Automation 21(4) 517-525 (2016). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2211068215624406 open access
• J. M. Pearce, N. C. Anzalone, and C. L. Heldt. Open-source Wax RepRap 3-D Printer for Rapid Prototyping Paper-Based Microfluidics, Journal of Laboratory Automation 21(4) 510–516 (2016). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2211068215624408 open access
• John J. Laureto, Serguei V. Dessiatoun, Michael M. Ohadi and Joshua M. Pearce. Open Source Laser Polymer Welding System: Design and Characterization of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene Multilayer Welds. Machines 2016, 4(3), 14; doi: 10.3390/machines4030014 free open access
• Joshua M. Pearce. (2015) Return on Investment for Open Source Hardware Development. Science and Public Policy. 43(2),192-195 (2016). DOI :10.1093/scipol/scv034 open access
• Joshua M. Pearce. Undermined by overhead accounting. Science 352, 158–159 (2016). doi:10.1126/science.352.6282.158-b
• André O. Laplume, Bent Petersen, Joshua M. Pearce, Global value chains from a 3D printing perspective, Journal of International Business Studies 47(5), 595–609 (2016). doi:10.1057/jibs.2015.47 open access
• Wijnen, B., Anzalone, G. C., Haselhuhn, A.S., Sanders, P.G., Pearce, J. M. Free and Open-source Control Software for 3-D Motion and Processing. Journal of Open Research Software, 4: e2, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5334/jors.78 free access
• Jephias Gwamuri, Dhiogo Franco, Khalid Y. Khan, Lucia Gauchia and Joshua M. Pearce. High-Efficiency Solar-Powered 3-D Printers for Sustainable Development. Machines 2016, 4(1), 3; doi: 10.3390/machines4010003 open access
• Joshua M. Pearce. Science for All: How to Make Free, Open Source Laboratory Hardware, Scientific American Blog. Dec. 2015.
• Joshua Pearce. Sharing Free Knowledge to Save Humanity. in Janet Alexandersson (ed). How To Save Humanity. 2015. Available: http://howtosavehumanity.com/
• Andre Laplume, Gerald C. Anzalone, Joshua M. Pearce. Open-source, self-replicating 3-D printer factory for small-business manufacturing. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 85(1), pp 633-642 (2016). doi:10.​1007/​s00170-015-7970-9 free open access preprint
• Yuenyong Nilsiam, Amberlee Haselhuhn, Bas Wijnen, Paul Sanders, & Joshua M. Pearce. Integrated Voltage - Current Monitoring and Control of Gas Metal Arc Weld Magnetic Ball-Jointed Open Source 3-D Printer.Machines 3(4), 339-351 (2015). doi:10.3390/machines3040339 open access
• Ben Wittbrodt, John Laureto, Brennan Tymrak and Joshua M Pearce. Distributed manufacturing with 3-D printing: a case study of recreational vehicle solar photovoltaic mounting systems. Journal of Frugal Innovation 1(1), 1-7 (2015). doi:10.1186/s40669-014-0001-z open access
• Joshua M. Pearce. A novel approach to obviousness: An algorithm for identifying prior art concerning 3-D printing material. World Patent Information 42, 13–18 (2015). doi:10.1016/j.wpi.2015.07.003 open access
• A. Pinar, B. Wijnen, G. C. Anzalone, T. C. Havens, P. G. Sanders, J. M. Pearce. Low-cost Open-Source Voltage and Current Monitor for Gas Metal Arc Weld 3-D Printing. Journal of Sensors Vol. 2015, Article ID 876714, 8 pages, 2015. doi:10.1155/2015/876714 open access
• Gerald Anzalone, Bas Wijnen, Joshua M. Pearce , (2015) "Multi-material additive and subtractive prosumer digital fabrication with a free and open-source convertible delta RepRap 3-D printer", Rapid Prototyping Journal, 21(5), pp.506 - 519. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/RPJ-09-2014-0113 open access
• Wittbrodt BT, Squires DA, Walbeck J, Campbell E, Campbell WH, Pearce JM. (2015) Open-Source Photometric System for Enzymatic Nitrate Quantification. PLoS ONE 10(8): e0134989. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0134989 open access
• Amberlee S. Haselhuhn, Bas Wijnen, Gerald C. Anzalone, Paul G. Sanders, Joshua M. Pearce, In Situ Formation of Substrate Release Mechanisms for Gas Metal Arc Weld Metal 3-D Printing. Journal of Materials Processing Technology. 226, pp. 50–59 (2015) DOI: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2015.06.038 open access
• Joshua M. Pearce and Amberlee S. Haselhuhn. Intellectual Property as a Strategic National Industrial Weapon: the Case of 3D Printing. Engineer: The Professional Bulletin of Army Engineers. 45(2), 29-31 (2015).open access
• Pearce, J. M. (2015). Maximizar la rentabilidad de la inversión para la salud pública con hardware médico de código abierto. Gaceta Sanitaria. 29(4), 319. DOI: 10.1016/j.gaceta.2015.03.010 open access
  • English: Maximizing return on investment for public health with open-source medical hardware
• Joshua M. Pearce. Buckle up for fast-tracked science thanks to open-source hardware. Engineering for Change. June 8, 2015.
• Chelsea Schelly, Gerald Anzalone, Bas Wijnen, Joshua M. Pearce, (2015). Open-source 3-D printing Technologies for education: Bringing Additive Manufacturing to the Classroom.Journal of Visual Languages & Computing. 28(2015)226–237. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvlc.2015.01.004 open access
• Joshua Pearce Michigan Tech course to build your own 3D printer, Opensource.com March 31, 2015.
• Lucas S. Osborn, Joshua Pearce, Amberlee Haselhuhn. A Case for Weakening Patent Rights. St. John’s Law Review. 89(4), pp.1185-1253 (2015). Open access preprint
• Pearce, J.M. (2015) Quantifying the Value of Open Source Hardware Development. Modern Economy, 6, 1-11. doi: 10.4236/me.2015.61001. open access
• Bas Wijnen, G. C. Anzalone and Joshua M. Pearce, Open-source mobile water quality testing platform. Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development, 4(3) pp. 532–537 (2014). doi:10.2166/washdev.2014.137 open access

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  Joshua M. Pearce, “Open Source Hardware in Academia” in Alicia Gibb (Ed.) Building Open Source Hardware: DIY Manufacturing for Hackers and Makers, Addison-Wesley: New York, pp. 253-277 (2015).
• Amberlee S. Haselhuhn, Eli J. Gooding, Alexandra G. Glover, Gerald C. Anzalone, Bas Wijnen, Paul G. Sanders, Joshua M. Pearce. Substrate Release Mechanisms for Gas Metal Arc 3-D Aluminum Metal Printing. 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing. 1(4): 204-209 (2014). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/3dp.2014.0015 open access
• Bas Wijnen, Emily J. Hunt, Gerald C. Anzalone, Joshua M. Pearce, 2014. Open-source Syringe Pump Library, PLoS ONE 9(9): e107216. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0107216 open access
• Joshua M. Pearce, “It is Time to Move Research Expenditures to the Denominator in University Metrics”, Academe 100(6), November-December 2014. open access pre-print
  • Joshua M. Pearce, “One Way Ranking with Research Expenditures Slows Scientific Progress”, Academe Blog, November 18, 2014. (More accessibly version with hyperlinks)
• Gerald C. Anzalone, Chenlong Zhang, Bas Wijnen, Paul G. Sanders and Joshua M. Pearce, “Low-Cost Open-Source 3-D Metal Printing” IEEE Access, 1, pp.803-810, (2013). doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2013.2293018 open access preprint
• Joshua M. Pearce, Free Innovation Accelerator, Analytical Scientist, Issue #1113, Article #303, pp. 18-20. December 17th, 2013.
• J.M. Pearce, “Commentary: Open-source hardware for research and education”, Physics Today 66(11), 8 (2013); doi: 10.1063/PT.3.2160
• J.M. Pearce, 3D-printing your lab equipment—it’s cheaper than you think - Elsevier Connect, 2013.
• B.T. Wittbrodt, A.G. Glover, J. Laureto, G.C. Anzalone, D. Oppliger, J.L. Irwin, J.M. Pearce (2013), Life-cycle economic analysis of distributed manufacturing with open-source 3-D printers, Mechatronics 23, 713-726. open access
• Zhang C, Anzalone NC, Faria RP, Pearce JM (2013) Open-Source 3D-Printable Optics Equipment. PLoS ONE 8(3): e59840. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0059840 @ PLoS One open access
• Anzalone GC, Glover AG, Pearce JM. Open-Source Colorimeter. Sensors. 2013; 13(4):5338-5346. doi:10.3390/s130405338 open access
• Joshua M. Pearce, Open-source nanotechnology: Solutions to a modern intellectual property tragedy, Nano Today, Volume 8, Issue 4, August 2013, Pages 339–341. open access
• Joshua M. Pearce,  Share, and We All Grow Richer, The Analytical Scientist, Issue #0213, Article #301 (2013).
• Joshua M. Pearce, “Building Research Equipment with Free, Open-Source Hardware.” Science 337 (6100): 1303–1304 (2012) .open access [click through to scimag],  Podcast
• Joshua M. Pearce, “Open Source Research in Sustainability”, Sustainability: the Journal of Record, 5(4), pp. 238-243 (2012). open access
• Joshua M. Pearce "Make nanotechnology research open-source", Nature 491, pp. 519–521(2012). open access
• Joshua M. Pearce, “The Case for Open Source Appropriate Technology”, Environment, Development and Sustainability, 14, pp. 425-431 (2012). open access

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