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Manhattan DA Urges Creality to Block 3D-Printed Gun Parts via Software Controls

The state of NY is going directly to 3D printer manufacturers to prevent 3D-printed weapons.

Nano Dimension Completes Desktop Metal Merger After Court Ruling, Announces New Strategic Vision

Things are changing at Nano Dimension. The company recently underwent a very significant change in both its board of directors and management. This meant a change in strategy, but there were some leftover items to clean up from the previous regime. The biggest items were pending acquisitions/mergers with two big players in the 3D print… Continue reading Nano Dimension Completes Desktop Metal Merger After Court Ruling, Announces New Strategic Vision

Desktop Metal Wins Lawsuit Against Nano Dimension, Merger Now Court-Mandated

Big news from Desktop Metal: their lawsuit against Nano Dimension has succeeded.

NTI Group Releases #3DBenchy into Public Domain, Ending Copyright Dispute

There is big news on the #3DBenchy situation: it now appears the licensing issue is resolved.

Proposed New York Bill Requiring Background Checks for 3D Printers Faces Scrutiny

A proposed bill in the New York State Senate proposes background checks for 3D printer purchases.

Does Stratasys’ Patent Enforcement Signal a Threat to 3D Printing Innovation?

Does Stratasys really deserve the heat it’s getting for its Bambu Lab lawsuit?

Desktop Metal Challenges Nano Dimension and Markforged Merger in Latest Legal Battle

The plot thickens between Nano Dimension, Desktop Metal, and Markforged: another lawsuit has been filed.

byFlow Granted US Patent for 3D Chocolate Printer

byFlow, an Eindhoven-based 3D printing company, has received a US patent for its 3D chocolate printer.

Nexa3D’s Strategic Retrenchment Sparks Industry Uncertainty

There has been a series of additional developments in the Nexa3D situation.

Cosmo Wenman’s Legal Battle Challenges Musée Rodin Over Public Access to 3D Scans

Cosmo Wenman has provided a massive update to his legal struggle to force the release of 3D scans from a French museum.

Understanding the Real Implications of the Stratasys-Bambu Lab Patent Dispute

I continue to see doom and gloom regarding Stratasys’ patent infringement lawsuit against Bambu Lab, but most of the commentary is nonsense.

Markforged Loses Patent Case to Continuous Composites: $25M Settlement Agreed

Bad news for Markforged: They’ve lost their patent lawsuit with Continuous Composites.

DOJ Seeks 3D Printing Industry’s Help in Stopping Illicit Use

The US Department of Justice announced a program attempting to curb the use of machine gun conversion devices, which could involve 3D printers. “MCDs” are the issue here. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco explained: “We’re here to discuss one such emerging threat: machine gun conversion devices — or MCDs — also known as “switches” or… Continue reading DOJ Seeks 3D Printing Industry’s Help in Stopping Illicit Use

BMF’s UltraThineer Earns FDA Clearance for Cosmetic Veneers

Boston Micro Fabrication has received an important approval for a new material.

Forensic Experts Test Lethality of 3D Printed Weapon in BBC Video

The BBC presented a video in which a 3D printed weapon was tested by forensic researchers.

Sprybuild Addresses Patent Concerns, Confirms Progress on Pioneering Resin 3D Printing Patents

I have a further update on the situation involving Sprybuild, a startup company offering a unique resin 3D printing system.

Sprybuild’s Innovative Resin 3D Printer Faces Potential Patent Dispute

Controversy has erupted over Sprybuild’s new continuously operating resin 3D printer.

Innovative 3D Scanner Startup Scoobe3D Files for Bankruptcy Amidst Fierce Market Competition

3D scanner manufacturer Scoobe3D has apparently declared bankruptcy.

Canadian Teenager Receives 12-Year Sentence for 3D Printing Firearms in Trafficking Scheme

A Canadian man has been sentenced to twelve years in jail for 3D printing weapons.

Research Uncovers Patent Violations in 3D Printing Industry

A new research paper investigates the claim that some 3D printer companies have violated open source licenses.

New York’s Proposed Bill A8132: Mandatory Criminal Checks for 3D Printer Buyers

The state of New York has introduced a new bill, A8132, which will require 3D printer buyers to pass a criminal record check.

Could Resin 3D Printers Face Future Bans? Safety Concerns Arise

Could desktop resin 3D printers be banned in the near future?

Ghost Guns and 3D Printing: US Supreme Court Sets Precedent in Recent Ruling

A ruling in the US Supreme Court involved 3D printing.

Stratasys Resists Nano Dimension’s Takeover Bid Amid Shareholder Turmoil

Tensions remain high between Stratasys and Nano Dimension, with more revelations coming to light.

Nano Dimension’s Struggle for Stratasys: Court Rulings and Rejected Offers

Two notable events transpired this week in the ongoing corporate battle between Stratasys and Nano Dimension.

Navigating the Complexities of Implementing Construction 3D Printing

I recently had a conversation with someone attempting to implement construction 3D printing, and discovered many things.

Unlocking Clean Energy Incentives: How 3D Printing Companies Can Benefit

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss new US energy incentives that might benefit 3D printing companies.

Court rejects Continuous Composites’ Patent Claims Against Markforged

One recently added infringement claim, comprising two patents, still remains.

Sketchfab Updates Terms of Use to Protect 3D Models from AI Training

Sketchfab has issued a rather interesting and futuristic update to their Terms of Use.

Shocking Plot to Hide 30kg of Drugs Inside 3D Printers Revealed in Taiwan

3D printer used in smuggling operation.

SketchFab Goes Adults Only – Which Site is Next?

Online 3D repository Sketchfab has changed their policies and now permits only adults aged 18 or over to participate.

US Government Changes Rules For 3D Printed Weapons

Legal changes suggest the market for 3D printed weapons may soon shrink in the United States.

Cosmo Wenman’s 3D Scanning Case Against Musée Rodin

If there’s one person that’s shaking up the world of 3D scanning, it’s Cosmo Wenman.

Surgery with Bioartificial Organs, Legal Troubles and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine a tragic applications of 3D printing and consider how things could have worked out for the better.

Stratasys Adopts Special Shareholder Plan

This is ultra-corporate stuff, but it is certainly interesting and fits in with events that have already taken place.

Government Contracting Venture Rips Off an Open Source 3D Printer Design

The Hangprinter project seems to have been ripped off by a U.S. government contractor.

BuildBee’s Thoughts On 3D Intellectual Property

We had a chat with Matthew Griffiths, CTO of BuildBee about 3D model intellectual property.

Kickstarter Refunds 3D Scanner Contributions

According to a court document, Kickstarter will begin refunding backers of Creality’s latest 3D scanner project.

Honda’s 3D Model Takedown is Annoying, But Not Surprising

Printables has been forced to de-list dozens of 3D models referencing “Honda”.

Will New US Policies on “Ghost Guns” Affect 3D Printing?

The Biden administration announced a series of new policies related to “ghost guns” that might affect 3D printing.

Artec 3D Launches Intellectual Property Lawsuit

News broke about a lawsuit filed by Artec 3D regarding the intellectual property of their software suite.

E3D-Online Adjusts IP Policy For Revo

E3D-Online clarified their position on use of their Revo hot end design.

Thermwood’s Astonishing Patent Portfolio

Thermwood announced they’ve received another 32 patents for additive manufacturing methods, adding to their massive pile.

Jabil vs. Essentium: Case Settled

The mysterious legal battle between Jabil and Essentium appears to have quietly concluded.

President Biden, Right to Repair, and 3D Printing

Competition. From natural selection to business, competition has always been a part of life.

Shifting The 3D Printed Weapons Problem Somewhere Else

I had a thought about the 3D printed weapons issue that just won’t go away.

Pennsylvania Seizes 3D Printer

The state of Pennsylvania seized two 3D printers that were allegedly being used to make illegal “ghost guns”.

Exploring Relativity Space’s Machine Learning 3D Printing Patent

Relativity Space owns what could become a key patent for additive manufacturing.

Traps For The Unwary In Launching Additive Manufacturing Globally

Charles R. Goulding invites expert attorney Bob Ward to examine industrial 3D printing impacts from trade laws.

Big Tech on the Antitrust Hot Seat and 3D Printing

Charles Goulding Jr. examines the recent anti-trust lawsuits in the US and how they may affect 3D printing.

The Unusual Rotary Piston Extruder Needs To Be Used

It’s been brought to our attention there is a patent on a very unusual 3D printer extruder design.

When 3D Printed Guns Are Not 3D Printed Guns

I’m reading an article on Hackaday about some folks experimenting with 3D printed gun parts and realized there could be a problem.

Weinberg Seeks Information On Proprietary 3D Printer Materials

Michael Weinberg is seeking information from the public on 3D printers that employ various mechanisms to ensure the use of proprietary materials.

Future Bioprinting Faces Unknown Regulations

An intriguing piece by The Conversation provokes some thinking into the future regulatory environment that might face bioprinting, a form of 3D printing that is rapidly advancing.

3D Printing and the Law

We’re going to take a look at a few key ways in which the law can impact 3D printing.

States Request Removal of 3D Printed Weapon Designs

In a story that’s been unfolding for quite a few years, nearly half the states in the US have petitioned the US federal government to remove 3D printable weapon models.

Markforged Achieves ISO 27001

Markforged announced they have earned an ISO:27001 certification.

Possible Patent Infringement By Non-Planar Slic3r Development?

Non-planar 3D printing is a massive improvement, but it seems that it could be patented by a company, possibly leaving it difficult for the open source community.

FATHOM Patents Method of Quoting 3D Print Services

FATHOM has patented a method for pricing 3D print service quotes for molds. What does this mean for designers and engineers?

Essentium CEO: Jabil Lawsuit “Meritless”, Sending A “Chilling Message”

Essentium is doubling down on its public stance in the face of Jabil’s lawsuit regarding high-speed 3D printing technology trade secrets.

Markforged Files Claim Against Desktop Metal, Again

A lawsuit between Markforged and Desktop Metal? The two companies begin court battle again with Markforged claiming disparaging marketing material by Desktop Metal.

Two Sides To Every Story: Essentium Disputes Jabil Legal Claims

In response to Jabil’s recently publicized 3D printing lawsuit against Essentium, the latter says that the claims of wrongdoing are unmerited.

Jabil Sues Essentium: 10X Faster 3D Printing In Dispute

Jabil has filed suit against Essentium, alleging theft of trade secrets related to a high-speed 3D printing platform.

Union Tech USA Fails

An announcement on Union Tech’s USA website indicates they are shutting down their business.

Much More On The World Of Tanks Thingiverse Incident

We recently published a story on an incident that caused many 3D models on Thingiverse to be removed. Now, we know a lot more.

Significant Purge of Thingiverse This Week

Thingiverse has dropped a number of 3D models from its repository, according to multiple reports.

The Patent War Between Formlabs and DWS

There’s a silent war being waged between two giants of 3D printing: DWS and Formlabs.

IP, Law Enforcement, and 3D Printing: Interview with John Hornick

Understanding the capabilities and legalities of 3D printing is a complex undertaking: lawyer John F. Hornick weighs in on today’s realities.

Good News: You Can Use Third Party Materials Without Legal Fears

Well, well, it seems there has been a significant legal development in the USA regarding use of third party 3D printing materials.

Desktop Metal v Markforged: Resolution

Desktop Metal’s lawsuit against Markforged has reached an “amicable resolution”.

The Legalities of 3D Printing

As 3D printing continues to see adoption in industry, legal implications must be kept in mind: we speak to Elizabeth (Beth) D. Ferrill of IP law firm Finnegan.

Fabbaloo (and Others) Need Your Help

If you’re a resident of the EU, we need your help.

Book of the Week: 3D Printer: Patents & Innovations

This week’s selection is the instructive “3D Printer: Patents & Innovations” by M. A. Buth.

Possible Controversy on Thingiverse?

I found an interesting 3D model at Thingiverse, but then something happened.

3D Systems Settling Lawsuit?

I noticed something interesting in a business blog post about 3D Systems.

Be Very, Very Careful With Your Customer Data

I’m reading a fascinating legal complaint by 3D Systems against one of their former employees and his new employer, and there’s lessons to be had by all 3D printing companies here.

Desktop Metal Launches Lawsuit Against Markforged

Big news today: Desktop Metal has launched a lawsuit against their prime competitor, Markforged.

3D Print Materials Copyright Law Battle

Micheal Weinberg writes of an interesting legal battle taking place over use of third party 3D print materials.

3D Printing: Should You Go Open Source?

Although it’s possible that patents have existed since the time of the Ancient Greeks, the Venetian Patent Statute is more widely recognized as the first official patent system.

What’s Up With the Terms of Use for the New MakerBot Print Software?

Just last week, MakerBot announced a new product lineup—hardware and software included—geared towards professionals and educators that MakerBot CEO Jonathan Jaglom said was the result of a “cultural shift” at the company as they gained further insight into the specific needs of the professional market.