ASTM’s AM CoE unveils its latest cross-industry AM certification program

Secure your spot now for exclusive AM insights at our Additive Manufacturing Advantage online conference covering aerospace, space, and defense! Standards developer ASTM International has unveiled an AM certification program to establish a consistent and transparent qualification pathway for manufacturers across aerospace,…

New Bambu Lab Patent Protects 3D Printer Heatbed Technology

Shenzhen Tuozhu Technology Co., Ltd., the parent company of Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Bambu Lab, has patented a new 3D printer heatbed design.  Titled “Heated Bed of 3D Printer, and 3D Printer,” the patent was published internationally under the Patent…

New Court Order in Stratasys v. Bambu Lab Lawsuit

There has been a new update to the ongoing Stratasys v. Bambu Lab patent infringement lawsuit.  Both parties have agreed to consolidate the lead and member cases (2:24-CV-00644-JRG and 2:24-CV-00645-JRG) into a single case under Case No. 2:25-cv-00465-JRG.  Industrial 3D…

Creality v. Slice Engineering Patent Lawsuit Resolved in New Agreement

Florida-based Slice Engineering has reached an agreement with Creality over a patent non-infringement lawsuit filed by the Shenzhen-based 3D printer manufacturer.   Creality filed the original declaratory judgment lawsuit in July of last year in the U.S. District Court for the…

New York Bill Aims to Criminalize Online Sharing of 3D Printed Gun Blueprints

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., together with New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, has introduced updated legislation (S227A/A1777A) aimed at curbing the spread of 3D printed guns and auto sears—small, inexpensive devices capable of…

Australia Bets Big on 3D Printing with $271M National Additive Manufacturing Centre

The Australian Government has committed AUD$58 million to the establishment of the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC), which is part of a broader AUD$271 million investment over the next seven years. The AMCRC aims to propel the growth of…

New coalition agreement puts 3D printing on the political map

A new coalition agreement, formed by Germany’s Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) with the Social Democratic Party (SPD), has included 3D printing among the technologies it aims to support in the next legislative term. The mention may…

New IACS guideline formalizes 3D printing standards for marine parts

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), a technical standards organization covering over 90% of the world’s cargo-carrying fleet, has published a new recommendation aimed at guiding the use of 3D printing in the maritime and offshore sectors. Recommendation 186…

3D Systems Accused of “Brazen Anticompetitive Scheme” in New Patent Lawsuit

Intrepid Automation, a US developer of large-format resin 3D printers, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against 3D Systems, the Rock Hill-based additive manufacturing OEM.   Operating out of San Diego, Intrepid accuses 3D Systems of unlawfully using patented technology in…

3D Printed Gunfight: Matthew Larosiere v. Cody Wilson in Copyright Battle

A legal battle is underway within the 3D printed firearms community. Last year, Florida-based firearm attorney Matthew Larosiere filed a lawsuit against Cody Wilson, best known for his association with the Liberator, one of the first widely available 3D printed…