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Stolen 3D Models on Sale, What Can Designers Do to Protect Their IP’s? AM Software

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A few days ago I spoke with Simone Fontana, who is part of a new generation of 3D designers, born with 3D printing in mind. He pointed out an issue that has been happening for some time but is now reaching worrying proportions: that of stolen 3D designs sold for a profit. How can designers protect themselves and what are the implication of a phenomenon which we could define is basically a form of “person to person IP theft”?

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Genistar Expands Showroom for Its Prodways DLP-based 3D Printers 3D Printer Hardware

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Montreal-based Genistar is adding some finishing touches to its spanking new showroom where it is currently running a Prodways ProMaker L5000 3D printer. Genistar, whose sister company is Axis Prototypes a 3d printing service bureau also based in Montreal, became a North American distributor for Prodways’ line of production-grade 3d printers in June 2014. The showroom will allow Genistar to run printed parts through the machine, which boasts one of the fastest build cycles in the category of DLP (Digital Light Processing) printers, as well as serve as a demonstration piece for prospective customers.

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3D Printed Smartphone Accessory Prototypes Earn Award to Buzz Technologies 3D Printer Hardware

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British Inventors Project finalist Buzz Technology are showcasing their vision for two modular concepts which could find their way into future smartphones. Both 3D printed smartphone accessory prototype solutions were showcased at the Gadget Show LIVE! in Birmingham, UK. DRONE-IN-A-PHONE is a tethered microdrone that folds up and fits into a camera case. By placing the battery into the smartphone case, and using a folding mechanism, Buzz Technology’s Senake Atureliya and his team have managed to reduce the size and weight of the drone, thus making it pocket-size. Flight times are significantly increased and the mini drone is able to withstand strong winds.

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AM Industry Surpassed $5.1 Billion According to 2016 Wohlers Report. Is It Enough? AM Software

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The 27th yearly report form Wholers Associates is out and, as it has done for most of the previous editions, tells us of a rapidly growing AM industry. While the growth rate has slowed in the past year, mostly due to a “rebound” after hitting the peak of the hype cycle for many sectors of 3D printing, the industry has been growing at CAGR of 26.2% for almost there decades.