US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to combat the growing threat posed by 3D printed firearms and machine gun converters. Auto sears, also known as ‘Glock switches,’ are small comp…
US introduces new ‘anti-terrorism’ 3D printer export controls
The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued new export controls on several technologies, including metal additive manufacturing. Introduced through an interi…
New Lawsuit Against Glock over 3D printing-enabled Machine Guns
3D printed auto sears, small components that turn pistols into fully automatic machine guns, have been linked to increased crime in Chicago, a lawsuit has outlined. …
3D Systems ordered to pay up to $27 million after allegedly sending confidential technical data overseas
South Carolina based additive manufacturing company 3D Systems has recently reached settlements with three U.S. government departments to pay substantial fines of up to $27 million. The settlements, w…
US bans exports by firms that leaked sensitive technology to Chinese 3D printing manufacturers
The US Department of Commerce has suspended the export licenses of three firms after they allegedly leaked confidential defense data to 3D printing service providers in China. Rapid Cut, Quicksi…
U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security imposes ‘EAR’ restrictions on 3D printed guns
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced a transfer in jurisdiction over certain technologies that could be used to 3D print firearms. Earlier this y…
3D Printing Industry Review of the Year: March 2019
During March 2019, developments in aerospace and construction continued. Moreover, the Wohlers report was published as well as responses on the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security proposal to extend …
3D printing industry responds to proposed extension of BIS U.S. export controls
In 2018, the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that it was seeking to extend its export controls across a class of deemed “emerging technologies.” Encompassing 3D printi…