It happened last week: New York State actually passed their unbelievably infeasible 3D-printed weapon legislation.
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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.
From Files to Felonies: The Crackdown on 3D Printed Ghost Guns
Charles R. Goulding and Jacob T. Nolan report on how New York is combining court rulings, AI content filters, and forensic science to shut down 3D printed firearms. 3D printing has revolutionized manufacturing, enabling everything from custom household items to industrial prototyping. However, it also enables what many consider one of the most dangerous technological… Continue reading From Files to Felonies: The Crackdown on 3D Printed Ghost Guns
The Navy’s Manhattan Project: How Additive Manufacturing is Reshaping Submarine Construction
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how the U.S. Navy is leveraging 3D printing to modernize its submarine fleet, revamp the maritime industrial base, and drive innovation in defense manufacturing.
Innovation in Motion: Renishaw’s Role in the Future of Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi uncover how Renishaw is revolutionizing metal additive manufacturing with cutting-edge 3D printing solutions like the RenAM 500Q, driving innovation across aerospace, medical, and automotive industries while shaping the future of global manufacturing.
Inside the 2025 AM Conference: The Future of 3D Printing Strategy Unveiled
Charles R. Goulding explores how the 2025 Additive Industry Strategy is driving a shift from selling individual 3D printing components to delivering integrated, customer-focused solutions, as highlighted at the 2024 AM Conference in New York City.
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.
A Tuition-Free Year at Cooper Union: Alumni Give Back to Fuel the Next Generation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how Cooper Union’s tuition-free initiative and its state-of-the-art 3D printing lab mark a bold new chapter in the institution’s storied history.
Cricket and 3D Printing: A Game-Changing Partnership
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how 3D printing technology can revolutionize cricket equipment by enhancing performance, safety and customization in the sport.
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.
Stony Brook Living Laboratory: Advancing Sustainable Development with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the potential use of several forms of 3D printing in a new building project.