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US Prosecutors Call on Bambu Lab, Creality, and Flashforge to Adopt 3D Printer Blocking Technology
US Prosecutors sent an official letter to major 3D printer manufacturers calling for blocking technology.
Opponents of California’s AB2047 Mobilize Ahead of Final Public Hearing in Sacramento
The fight against the proposed California law that will cripple 3D printers takes an important step tomorrow.
The Public Does Not Understand California’s Proposed AB2047 Legislation
The fight to stop California’s hugely restrictive 3D printer law, AB2047, is full of misunderstandings.
Mass Media Reporting on 3D Printer Legislation Indicates a Dark Future
It’s starting to look dark for the future of desktop 3D printing.
New York’s New 3D Printing Legislation Raises Questions About Feasibility
It happened last week: New York State actually passed their unbelievably infeasible 3D-printed weapon legislation.
David Tobin Is Fighting California’s 3D Printer “Ghost Gun” Bill
California’s AB2047 is one of the most troubling pieces of 3D printing legislation ever proposed.
EFF Criticizes Proposed US Laws Mandating Software Controls on 3D Printers
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has published a damning article about efforts to control 3D printers.
Global Patchwork of 3D Printing Legislation Could Stall Technology Progress
We’ve been hearing about legislation in various regions that could disrupt 3D printing, but where are these bills now? We took a look.
New York Proposal to Regulate 3D Printers Could Disrupt Manufacturing, Hobbyist, and Industrial Use
It looks like New York State is now contemplating new laws for 3D printers that could cripple the technology in that state.
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.
Bridging the Gap to 2025: The Role of Innovation and Legislation in U.S. Farming
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi delve into how the Farm Bill extension and 3D printing innovations are empowering the agricultural sector to adapt to shifting landscapes and consumer demands.
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.
Biden’s Biotech Executive Order and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the implications of new legislation in the US.
The CHIPS Act and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how the new CHIPS and Science Act could affect 3D printing.
President Biden, Right to Repair, and 3D Printing
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