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Related Content: 3dprinting

3D printer makes a map of NY
Deeplinks Blog by Rory Mir, Nathan Sheard | April 16, 2026

Stop New York's Attack on 3D Printing

New York's proposed 2026-2027 budget currently includes provisions that will require all 3D printers sold in the state to run print-blocking censorware—software that surveils every print for forbidden designs. This policy would also create felony charges for possessing or sharing certain design files. The vote on the state budget could...
Label printer with sad face
Deeplinks Blog by Cliff Braun, Rory Mir | April 13, 2026

The Dangers of California’s Legislation to Censor 3D Printing

California’s bill, AB 2047, will not only mandate censorware on all 3D printers; it will also criminalize the use of open-source alternatives. Repeating the mistakes of DRM won’t make anyone safer, but it will hurt innovation in the state and risks a slew of new consumer harms ranging from surveillance...
Large robot hand taking tool from alarmed person
Deeplinks Blog by Rory Mir | April 2, 2026

Print Blocking is Anti-Consumer - Permission to Print Part 1

When legislators give companies an excuse to write untouchable code, it’s a disaster for everyone. This time, 3D printers are being targeted. Even if you’ve never used one, you’ve benefited from the open commons these devices have created. We need to roundly reject these onerous restraints on creation.

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