Very interesting read indeed.

In a way, if we all took notice of the implications of the various infringements we probably already make with our existing CNC stuff then nothing would ever be done and there would be no progress or development at all.

In my view, 3D printing for the home constructor is the most exciting development of recent times and we must not let the law be used to stifle and prevent our building, learning and usage of this or any other new technology.

On the plus side, enforcement of any patent or other intellectual rights costs big money and there is no future in pursuing a 'man of straw' which is perhaps the only thing that will protect us all.

Tweakie.

 

Thanks for the white paper.
I will give it a read.

Thank you.
GHB

 

Very good paper. We should all consider this and how to best organize to protect our interests

 

the only people with a gripe over 3D printing are the rich fat cats who over work and under pay their employees who all of a sudden find themselfs only making $10,000,000.00 rather than their usual $10,000,000,000.00 boo hoo!