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=Introduction=
''see also: [[Pattern Language]]''. Note: see notes on [[Emergent Ecologies]]


Product ecologies illustrate how the different tools of the [[GVCS]] work together. For example, motors, power units, and implements interchange within the tractor, microtractor, car, truck, fabrication, and bulldozer infrastructures. Ecologies can also refer to the way in which a set of tools can be put together to produce a wide array of products - such as the induction furnace contributing to the production of tractor parts, construction roofing, or wire.
=Introduction =


Note also: the materials ecology shown on this page should be compared to and integrated with the Solar Economy flow graphic [http://openfarmtech.org/w/images/c/c5/OSE_Trifold_Design_1_front.jpg here]
[[Product Ecologies]] illustrate how the different tools and products of the [[GVCS]] work together. This includes how the tools utilize onsite resources for building a modern infrastructure. This also includes module based design, where machine modules can interchange between various machines. For example, motors, power units, and implements interchange within the tractor, microtractor, car, truck, fabrication, and bulldozer infrastructures. Ecologies can also refer to how certain machines make other machines, with the goal of creating closed-loop material cycles - such as the induction furnace contributing to the production of tractor parts, construction roofing, or wire from recycled metal feedstock. The goal is to create closed loop industrial ecologies that contribute to environmental and societal regeneration, as humanity regains balance with its natural life support systems.


=Product Ecologies=
=2023 Update=
Product ecologies are relevant to low-cost infrastructure-building. This is part of OSE's tactics of mutually assured abundance, ie, eradiction of artificial scarcity as a route to material security in civilization.  A concise updated infographic shows the plastic-wood-metal-concrete-semiconductor ecology based on wood, water, and rock feedstocks.
#3D printers make organizing containers for production and warehouse facilities from scrap plastic. They also print PVC, PE, PP, PET, PS, PC, Nylon, and other containers for larger bulk storage, up to water storage and gas storage.
#3D printers make wood-plastic composites for construction, from trim to structural, and landscaping.
#3D printers make PVC fittings, electrical fittings, and complex fasteners/geometries for construction.
#3D printers make UV-stabilized glazing from PC, PE, PVC, and other materials, as well as siding, roofing, living roof, geogrid.
#Wood combine makes lumber from harvest to finish. A combine sized machine.


There is a number of product ecologies that can be drawn up:
=Enterprise Ramifications=
Combining anthropogenic and natural resources available everywhere - we have PV, plastic, ag, metal, wood, CNC precision metal, engines, generators, and solar velomobiles  - from rocks, sand, clay, plastic, metal, and wood. These meet 80% of the top 3 items in a person's [[Cost of Living]], and may lead to [[Self-determination]] if addressed properly.


[[Image:generalecolgies.png|thumb|Overview of Ecologies]]
=Notes on Flexibility=
[[Image:genfabecology.png|thumb|General Fabrication Ecology]]
Note that the following are general suggestions. There may be many instantiations. For example, if we design a [[Piston Engine Construction Set]], then steam is one option, and so is diesel/gas with the same modules but different injectors.  
[[Image:solarenergyeco.png|thumb|Solar Energy Ecology]]
=Ecologies=
[[Image:constructioneco.png|thumb|Construction Ecology]]
[[Image:SolarEconomy.jpg|600px|Solar Economy]]
[[Image:agricultureeco.png|thumb|Agriculture Ecology]]
[[Image:powercubeeco.png|thumb|Power Cube Ecology]]
[[Image:materialseco.png|thumb|Materials Ecology]]
[[Image:hotmetalecology.png|thumb|Hot Metal Processing Ecology]]
[[Image:customfabecology.png|thumb|Custom Fabrication Ecology - basic custom fabrication minus full fab lab lab capacity]]
[[Image:electricalpowereco.png|thumb|Electrical Power Ecology]]
[[Image:fabautomationeco.png|thumb|Fabrication Automation Ecology]]
[[Image:implementseco.png|thumb|Implements Ecology]]
[[Image:universalaugereco.png|thumb|Universal Auger Ecology]]
[[Image:upseco.png|thumb|Universal Power Supply Ecology]]


=50 GVCS Tools=


'''1-CEB Press''' -  a high performance machine for producing compressed earth block from onsite soil, at production rates of up to 16 bricks per minute
{| style="width:100%;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="left"
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/compressed-earth-brick-press.png


'''2-Tractor''' – a versatile, 4-wheel drive, hydraulically-driven, skid-steering tractor with 18 to 200 horsepower capacity for agriculture, construction and other utility duties.
'''Note: Immediate above and below graphics should be refactored to make it simpler - Rocks (concrete, PV, semiconductors), sunlight (electricity, fuels), plants (replacement of fossil fuels, chemicals), soil (soil food web and food), water (fluid of life, power (steam, hydro), hydrogen, oxygen). '''
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/lifetrac.png
|-align="left"
![[Image:7b-Materialseco.png|border|600px|Materials Ecology]]
!Original: [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:Materialseco.png]
GVCS Components: [[Induction Furnace]], [[CNC Torch Table|Oxyhydrogen Torch]], [[Aluminum Extractor]], [[CEB Press]].


'''3-Microtractor'''  - a small, 18 hp version of the full-sized tractor for powering a wide range of implements in agriculture and utility duties
|-align="left"
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/microtrac.png
![[Image:5b-agricultureeco.png|border|600px|Agriculture]]
!Original: [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:Agricultureeco.png]
GVCS Components: [[Tractor]], [[Rototiller|Tiller]], [[Hay Cutter]], [[Hay Rake]], [[Baler]], [[Bakery Oven]], [[Microtractor]], [[Seeder]], [[Combine]], [[Backhoe]], [[Spader]], [[Drill Press|Auger]], [[Bulldozer]], [[Dairy Milker]], [[Chipper Hammermill|Hammermill]].


'''4-Bulldozer''' – A bulldozer is a high-traction, high power (54-200 hp) earth-moving machine indispensible for building ponds, berms, and other permacultural earthforms, as well as for other tasks such as building roads or clearing land.
|-align="left"
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/bulldozer.png
![[Image:1b-Generalecolgies.png|border|600px|Overview of Ecologies]]
!Original: [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:Generalecolgies.png] 
GVCS Components: [[Power Cube]], [[Open Source Car]], [[Open Source Truck]], [[Tractor]], [[Solar Concentrator]], [[Batteries]].


'''5-Power Cube'''  - a multipurpose, self-contained, hydraulic power power unit that consisting of an engine coupled to a hydraulic pump
|-align="left"
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/powercube.png
![[Image:2b-Genfabecology.png|border|600px|General Fabrication]]
!Original: [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:Genfabecology.png]
GVCS Components: [[3D Printer]], [[Bioplastic Extruder]], [[Rod and Wire Mill]], [[Induction Furnace]], [[Press Forge]], [[Multimachine|CNC Multimachine]], [[Metal Roller]], [[CNC Circuit Mill]], [[Torch Table]], [[Laser Cutter]], Surface Grinder.


'''6-Multimachine''' - a multipurpose, precision CNC machining and metal cutting device for making precision parts
|-align="left"
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/multimachine.png
![[Image:3b-Solarenergyeco.png|border|600px|Solar Energy]]
!Original: [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:Solarenergyeco.png]
GVCS Components: [[Sawmill]], [[Chipper Hammermill|Hammermill]], Haying Equipment ([[Hay Rake]], [[Hay Cutter]], [[Baler]]), [[Solar Concentrator]], [[Batteries]], [[Inverter]], [[Pelletizer]], [[Power Cube|Generator]], [[Steam Generator]], [[Steam Engine]], [[Gasifier Burner]], [[Open Source Car]], [[Open Source Truck]].


'''7-Ironworker Machine''' - a device that can instantly cut steel and punch holes in metal thicknesses of 1”
|-align="left"
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/ironworker.png
![[Image:4b-Constructioneco.png|border|600px|Building Infrastructure]]
!Original: [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:Constructioneco.png]
GVCS Components: [[Well Rig]], [[Bioplastic Extruder]], [[CEB Press]], [[Sawmill]], [[Cement Mixer]], [[Metal Roller]], [[Rod and Wire Mill]], [[Tractor]], [[Bulldozer]], [[Backhoe]], [[Trencher]]


'''8-CNC/Torch Table''' – a computer-controlled cutting table for metal where a moving torch head is used to produce precision metal parts in a fraction of the time that it takes to do so manually
|-align="left"
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/torch-table.png
![[Image:6b-Powercubeeco.png|border|600px|Power Cube]]
!Original: [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:Powercubeeco.png]
GVCS Components: [[Chipper Hammermill|Hammermill]], [[Drill Press]], [[Lathe]], [[Ironworker]], [[Open Source Car]], [[Open Source Truck]], [[Steam Engine]], [[Steam Generator]], [[Gasifier Burner]], [[Pelletizer]], [[Tractor]], [[Microtractor]], [[Bulldozer]], [[Sawmill]], [[CEB Press]], [[Induction Furnace]], [[CNC Torch Table|Oxyhydrogen Torch]].


'''9-3D Printer''' - an additive manufacturing technology where a three dimensional object is printed by laying down successive layers of material, just like a printer except in 3D
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/3d-printer.png


'''10-3D Scanner''' - A 3D scanner is a device that can generate a 3D digital scan from a real-life object, where the file can be used to reproduce the object in 3D with a device such as the 3D printer.
|-align="left"
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/3d-scanner.png
![[Image:8b-Hotmetalecology.png|border|600px|Hot Metal Processing]]
!Original: [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:Hotmetalecology.png]
GVCS Components: [[Induction Furnace]], [[Uninteruptable Power Supply]], [[Lathe]], [[Press Forge]], [[Hot Rolling Machine]], [[Cold Rolling Machine]], [[Multimachine]].


'''11-CNC Circuit Mill''' – A CNC Circuit mill is a computer-controlled device that can produce  electrical circuits by milling and drilling on copper-clad circuit boards.
|-align="left"
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/circuit-mill.png
![[Image:9b-Customfabecology.png|border|600px|Custom Fabrication]]
!Original: [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:Customfabecology.png]


'''12- Industrial Robot''' - a robotic arm which can perform certain human tasks - such as welding or milling – for performing tasks that are not better done by humans
|-align="left"
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/robotic-arm.png
![[Image:Ab-Electricalpowereco.png|border|600px|Electrical Power]]
!Original: [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:Electricalpowereco.png]


'''13-Laser Cutter''' – an industrial machine that can make precision, finish cuts in a wide array of substrates, such as metal
|-align="left"
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/laser-cutter.png
![[Image:Bb-Fabautomationeco.png|border|600px|Fabrication Automation]]
!Original: [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:Fabautomationeco.png]


'''14-Open Source Welder''' - a device used to make strong, permanent bonds in metal by melting and fusing the metal
|-align="left"
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/mig-welder.png
![[Image:Cb-Implementseco.png|border|600px|Implements]]
!Original: [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:Implementseco.png]


'''15-Plasma Cutter''' - a device to cut metal using a plasma torch
|-align="left"
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/plasma-cutter.png
![[Image:Db-Universalaugereco.png|border|600px|Universal Auger]]
!Original: [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:Universalaugereco.png]


'''16-Induction Furnace''' - an electrical furnace in which the heat is applied by induction heating of metal, providing clean, versatile, compact, energy-efficient, and well-controlled melting compared to flame heating
|-align="left"
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/induction-furnace.png
![[Image:Eb-upseco.png|border|600px|Universal Power Supply]]
!Original: [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:Upseco.png]


'''17-Metal Rolling''' - a metal forming process in which metal stock is passed through a pair of rolls to produce a desired shape, such as flat bar, angle, or u-channel
|}
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/metal-rolling-machine.png


'''18-Rod and Wire Mill''' - a subset of metal rolling, used to make shafts, rebar, thin rods, and down to wire.
[[File:Steam-Engine-Product-Ecology.png]]
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/wire-n-rod-mill.png


'''19-Press Forge''' - shaping of metal by the application of a shaping die and a continuous pressure or force.
=See Also=
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/forge.png
*[[Factor e Live Distillations]] - 10 part video series (about 10 minutes each)on product ecologies from 2009
*[[Pattern Language]]
*[[Early Product Ecology Graphics]]
*[[Fab Lab]]


'''20-Modern Steam Engine''' -  an engine where an external heat source is used to turn water into steam, and the steam in turn moves reciprocating pistons to provide shaft power
[[Category: GVCS]]
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/steam-engine.png
[[Category:Book]]
 
'''21-Gasifier burner''' – A gasifier burner is a clean and efficient burner that gasifies the material that is being burned prior to combustion
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/gasifier-burner.png
 
'''22-Steam Generator''' - a device that generates steam from water that is passed through externally-heated coils
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/steam-generator.png
 
'''23- Linear Solar Concentrator''' – a linear device which concentrates solar radiation onto a linear target
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/solar-concentrator.png
 
'''24-50 kW Wind Turbine''' – a device that produces electrical power from wind energy
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/wind-turbine.png
 
'''25-Aluminum Extractor from Clay''' – a device that produces aluminum from clay by dissolving the aluminum from aluminosilicate (clay), and then electrolyzing the resulting compound to form pure aluminum
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/alluminum-extractor.png
 
'''26-Pelletizer''' - a device that compresses shredded pieces of biomass or other substances to compact, flowable pellets
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/pelletizer.png
 
'''27-Universal Seeder''' - a tractor-pulled seeder than can plant any seed, from small seeds like clover to large seeds such as potatoes
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/universal-seeder.png
 
'''28-Rototiller and Soil Pulverizer''' - a tractor implement that tills soil with blades via rotary action
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/pulverizer-tiller.png
 
'''29-Spader''' -  a set of mechanical shovels that prepare soil for planting without causing a hardpan typical of rototiller tilling
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/spader.png
 
'''30-Microcombine''' -  a small-scale harvester-thresher for mechanical harvesting of any grain crops, with a cutting swath of about 3 feet in width
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/microcombine.png
 
'''31-Universal Rotor'''  - a tractor-mounted rotor that can be fitted with a wide array of toolheads, such as String Trimmer, posthole digger, tree planting auger, slurry mixer, or many others.
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/universal-rotor.png
 
'''32-Baler''' - a device that compresses hay and other light and dispersed materials into more compact bales
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/baler.png
 
'''33-Hay Rake''' -  a mechanical implement for a tractor that rakes hay or other light materials into windrows or other formations for drying or baling.
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/hay-rake.png
 
'''34-Hay Cutter''' -a device that cuts grass, hay, straw, or other light biomass for haying, baling, or combining
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/hay-cutter.png
 
'''35-Backhoe''' - a piece of excavating equipment or digger consisting of a digging bucket on the end of a two-part articulated arm for digging trenches or large holes
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/backhoe.png
 
'''36-Chipper/Hammermill''' –  a machine used for reducing wood or other materials into smaller parts, such as chips or shreds .
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/chipper-hammermill.png
 
'''37-Trencher''' -  a piece of construction equipment that uses a cutting wheel for digging trenches, or laying pipe, cable, or drainage
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/trencher.png
 
'''38-Open Source Automobile''' - a wheeled motor vehicle for transporting passengers.
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/automobile.png
 
'''39 – Open Source Truck'''  -  a larger version of an automobile with a bed for trasporting heavier loads.
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/truck.png
 
'''40-Dimensional Sawmill''' - a dimensional sawmill is a circular blade sawmill with 2 blades that is used for producing dimensional lumber.
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/sawmill.png
 
'''41-Cement Mixer''' - a device that homogeneously combines cement, aggregate such as sand or gravel, and water to form concrete.
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/cement-mixer.png
 
'''42-Well-Drilling Rig''' - a device for digging deep water wells
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/well-drilling-rig.png
 
'''43-Bakery Oven''' – device for heating various forms of dough into breads and other baked goods
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/industrial-bread-oven.png
 
'''44-Dairy Milker''' – device which harvests milk automatically from milk-producing livestock
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/milking-machine.png
 
'''45-Electric Motor/Generator''' - a device that functions as a DC motor when energized with DC voltage, which can also function as an electrical generator when it is spun.
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/electric-motor-generator.png
 
'''46-Hydraulic Motors''' - a mechanical actuator that converts hydraulic pressure and flow into torque and angular displacement (rotation)
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/hydraulic-motor.png
 
'''47 – Bioplastic Extruder''' – An extruder takes a charge of plastic and extrudes a sheet or other profile of useful form, such as greenhouse glazing or water tubing
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/plastic-extruder.png
 
'''48 – Universal Power Supply (UPS)''' - This is a combination power supply for applications from off-grid power to supplying power to welders, induction furnaces, and plasma cutters.
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/universal-power-supply.png
 
'''49 – Nickel Iron Batteries''' – long-life batteries that have a track record of lasting 50 or more years
http://openfarmtech.org/temp-gvcs-icons/nickel-iron-batteries.png
 
[[Category:Product Ecologies]]
 
=Links=
 
*Factor e Live Distillations [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2009/01/factor-e-live-distillations-part-2-product-ecologies/ video on product ecologies from 2009] - this has been updated in [[Proposal 2012]]

Latest revision as of 21:44, 17 May 2023

see also: Pattern Language. Note: see notes on Emergent Ecologies

Introduction

Product Ecologies illustrate how the different tools and products of the GVCS work together. This includes how the tools utilize onsite resources for building a modern infrastructure. This also includes module based design, where machine modules can interchange between various machines. For example, motors, power units, and implements interchange within the tractor, microtractor, car, truck, fabrication, and bulldozer infrastructures. Ecologies can also refer to how certain machines make other machines, with the goal of creating closed-loop material cycles - such as the induction furnace contributing to the production of tractor parts, construction roofing, or wire from recycled metal feedstock. The goal is to create closed loop industrial ecologies that contribute to environmental and societal regeneration, as humanity regains balance with its natural life support systems.

2023 Update

Product ecologies are relevant to low-cost infrastructure-building. This is part of OSE's tactics of mutually assured abundance, ie, eradiction of artificial scarcity as a route to material security in civilization. A concise updated infographic shows the plastic-wood-metal-concrete-semiconductor ecology based on wood, water, and rock feedstocks.

  1. 3D printers make organizing containers for production and warehouse facilities from scrap plastic. They also print PVC, PE, PP, PET, PS, PC, Nylon, and other containers for larger bulk storage, up to water storage and gas storage.
  2. 3D printers make wood-plastic composites for construction, from trim to structural, and landscaping.
  3. 3D printers make PVC fittings, electrical fittings, and complex fasteners/geometries for construction.
  4. 3D printers make UV-stabilized glazing from PC, PE, PVC, and other materials, as well as siding, roofing, living roof, geogrid.
  5. Wood combine makes lumber from harvest to finish. A combine sized machine.

Enterprise Ramifications

Combining anthropogenic and natural resources available everywhere - we have PV, plastic, ag, metal, wood, CNC precision metal, engines, generators, and solar velomobiles - from rocks, sand, clay, plastic, metal, and wood. These meet 80% of the top 3 items in a person's Cost of Living, and may lead to Self-determination if addressed properly.

Notes on Flexibility

Note that the following are general suggestions. There may be many instantiations. For example, if we design a Piston Engine Construction Set, then steam is one option, and so is diesel/gas with the same modules but different injectors.

Ecologies

Solar Economy


Note: Immediate above and below graphics should be refactored to make it simpler - Rocks (concrete, PV, semiconductors), sunlight (electricity, fuels), plants (replacement of fossil fuels, chemicals), soil (soil food web and food), water (fluid of life, power (steam, hydro), hydrogen, oxygen).
Materials Ecology Original: [1]

GVCS Components: Induction Furnace, Oxyhydrogen Torch, Aluminum Extractor, CEB Press.

Agriculture Original: [2]

GVCS Components: Tractor, Tiller, Hay Cutter, Hay Rake, Baler, Bakery Oven, Microtractor, Seeder, Combine, Backhoe, Spader, Auger, Bulldozer, Dairy Milker, Hammermill.

Overview of Ecologies Original: [3]

GVCS Components: Power Cube, Open Source Car, Open Source Truck, Tractor, Solar Concentrator, Batteries.

General Fabrication Original: [4]

GVCS Components: 3D Printer, Bioplastic Extruder, Rod and Wire Mill, Induction Furnace, Press Forge, CNC Multimachine, Metal Roller, CNC Circuit Mill, Torch Table, Laser Cutter, Surface Grinder.

Solar Energy Original: [5]

GVCS Components: Sawmill, Hammermill, Haying Equipment (Hay Rake, Hay Cutter, Baler), Solar Concentrator, Batteries, Inverter, Pelletizer, Generator, Steam Generator, Steam Engine, Gasifier Burner, Open Source Car, Open Source Truck.

Building Infrastructure Original: [6]

GVCS Components: Well Rig, Bioplastic Extruder, CEB Press, Sawmill, Cement Mixer, Metal Roller, Rod and Wire Mill, Tractor, Bulldozer, Backhoe, Trencher

Power Cube Original: [7]

GVCS Components: Hammermill, Drill Press, Lathe, Ironworker, Open Source Car, Open Source Truck, Steam Engine, Steam Generator, Gasifier Burner, Pelletizer, Tractor, Microtractor, Bulldozer, Sawmill, CEB Press, Induction Furnace, Oxyhydrogen Torch.


Hot Metal Processing Original: [8]

GVCS Components: Induction Furnace, Uninteruptable Power Supply, Lathe, Press Forge, Hot Rolling Machine, Cold Rolling Machine, Multimachine.

Custom Fabrication Original: [9]
Electrical Power Original: [10]
Fabrication Automation Original: [11]
Implements Original: [12]
Universal Auger Original: [13]
Universal Power Supply Original: [14]

Steam-Engine-Product-Ecology.png

See Also

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