by Rich Benvin | Jul 13, 2015 | Legal, Media
3D PRINTERING: THE MAKERBOT CLASS ACTION SUIT Since the 5th generation of Makerbot 3D printers were released at CES in 2014, there has been an avalanche of complaints about the smart extruder in these printers. READ FULL ARTICLE 3D Trademarks are a Puzzle...
by Bill Decker | Mar 17, 2015 | Legal
by Bill Decker I admit it. I watch The Good Wife. But this last episode was about my industry- 3D Printing. In the episode a designer puts an open source CAD drawing of a plastic gun on line. The file is downloaded, the gun goes off, their is an accident and a...
by Bill Decker | Apr 6, 2014 | Legal
When reports first appeared that computers could produce three-dimensional objects — from toys to auto parts to household items — it sounded like a page from a science fiction novel. But the era of 3-D printers is upon us. For a mere $1,299, plus shipping, you can...
by Bill Decker | Dec 27, 2013 | Industry Statistics, Legal
At last weeks’ Gartner Symposium/ITxpo conference in Florida, the company released their “Top Predictions for IT Organizations and Users for 2014 and Beyond.” The report contained this ugly, probably inevitable prediction: By 2018, 3D printing will...
by Bill Decker | Nov 28, 2013 | Legal
What with the recent scandal surrounding 3D-printed handguns, people have begun to discuss the best ways to regulate 3D printing. Should we regulate it to maintain safety, put boundaries on personal liberties, and protect intellectual property rights? Or should we let...
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