Ilmaisekaan
Ilmaisekaan is a term used in Finnish-speaking maker and open hardware communities to describe a form of access-based tool sharing initiative. It refers to a category of projects rather than a single, centralized organization, and the exact practices can vary between groups. In general, ilmaisekaan projects aim to provide opportunities for people to work with machines and tools without prohibitive costs.
Etymology and scope: The name is typically understood as a compound loosely translating to elements related
Purpose and activities: Ilmaisekaan projects strive to lower barriers to entry in hardware and fabrication. Common
Organization and operations: These initiatives often operate through membership or guest access, with volunteers managing equipment
Relation to broader movements: Ilmaisekaan is part of the maker movement, community labs, and open hardware
See also: Makerspace, Open hardware, Tool library, Community workshop, Open source hardware.