Opinion

Colorado law could force surveillance for 3D printers to prevent use for making gun parts — fourth state to propose new bans is expanding firearms laws to regulate digital files

Colorado is joining the growing list of states attempting to crack down on the manufacture of 3D printed “ghost guns,” joining New York, Washington, and California on a quest to expand firearms laws ...

MyMiniFactory acquires Thingiverse to save 3D printing file sharing from AI — Thingverse has eight million users and 2.5 million 'things'

MyMiniFactory has announced the surprise acquisition of the world’s oldest and largest 3D printing file sharing site, Thingiverse.

Are 3D-Printed Weapons Really 'Untraceable'? New Study Has A Surprising Answer

The humble 3D printer is an excellent prototyping tool, but their ability to make possibly untraceable firearms has raised ...
Geeky Gadgets

The War On 3D Printing : US Limits on Sharing 3D Printing Files

Efforts to regulate 3D printing are intensifying, particularly around its use in manufacturing firearm components. As outlined by Loyal Moses below, state-level legislation and pressure on hosting ...
CNET

3D-printed gun controversy: Everything you need to know

Marrian Zhou is a Beijing-born Californian living in New York City. She joined CNET as a staff reporter upon graduation from Columbia Journalism School. When Marrian is not reporting, she is probably ...