USPTO to Suspend Expedited Examination of Design Applications

Big changes at the USPTO, which could affect 3D printing. In a significant regulatory shift, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has suspended expedited examination for design patent applications under 37 CFR 1.155, effective April 17, 2025. This action, initiated under 37 CFR 1.183, reflects the USPTO’s strategic decision to address critical system inefficiencies… Continue reading USPTO to Suspend Expedited Examination of Design Applications

3DEVO’s New Filament Maker TWO: Advanced Features and Larger Spool Handling

3DEVO announced a significant upgrade to their filament production lineup, introducing the Filament Maker TWO. Succeeding the Filament Maker ONE, the new device promises increased filament quality and a number of new features. 3DEVO is perhaps the only company that’s figured out how to properly perform desktop filament production. While the notion of grinding up… Continue reading 3DEVO’s New Filament Maker TWO: Advanced Features and Larger Spool Handling