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A 19-year-old Scottish teenager, James Maris, used a 3D printer he received as a gift to attempt to manufacture a semi-automatic firearm. He avoided prison but was sentenced to community service and strict supervision. An Attempted Weapon Manufacture Intercepted Police raided Maris’s family home in Rannoch, Scotland, after receiving intelligence about a suspicious order of […]

A bill aims to curb the production of 3D-printed ghost guns. Towards 3D Printer Regulation in New York In response to the growing proliferation of ghost guns made with 3D printing, New York State is seeking to tighten controls. State Senator Jenifer Rajkumar has introduced a bill (A2228) requiring FBI-reviewed fingerprinting and criminal background checks

The U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division is integrating 3D-printed drones into its training exercises at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. This initiative, tied to the “Operation Lethal Eagle” exercise, aims to enhance tactical capabilities while reducing costs and increasing the efficiency of deployed systems. Innovative Technology for the 101st Division The drones are manufactured at the EagleWerx

After the success of its limited-edition LIMIT3D irons, COBRA Golf, a leader in golf equipment, announces the launch of its 3D-printed TOUR irons in its standard retail line. Available starting March 21, 2025, these clubs mark a new milestone in additive manufacturing innovation. Innovation Inspired by the Success of LIMIT3D Models COBRA Golf has been

Bambu Lab has announced a software update that introduces an authorization and authentication mechanism to secure critical actions on its 3D printers. This controversial update, aimed at reducing cyberattacks, has sparked debate within the community. Enhancing Security Against Digital Threats The update includes a protection mechanism requiring official authorization for critical operations, such as starting

RTFKT, Nike’s virtual fashion brand, is closing its doors after four years. For its final project, it is launching a collection of 3D-printed sneakers in collaboration with Zellerfeld. Curtains for RTFKT Nike has decided to close RTFKT, its virtual fashion and technology brand, due to the decline in interest in NFTs. RTFKT was known for

A team of researchers from the University of Glasgow has developed a prototype 3D printer capable of operating in zero gravity and the vacuum of space. This device could revolutionize in-orbit manufacturing and pave the way for new scientific and industrial breakthroughs. An Innovation Adapted to the Vacuum of Space Unlike current 3D printers, designed

The removal of remixes of the iconic 3DBenchy model from the Printables platform has sparked controversy within the 3D printing community. Here’s a look at the reasons and implications of this case, which blends intellectual property and collaborative creativity. 3DBenchy Remixes Removed from Prusa’s Platform Since 2015, the 3DBenchy model, a staple in the 3D