3d printing patents
Samsung Electronics Granted Patent for MultiColor Ink in 3D Printing
Samsung Electronics has repeatedly said they are not entering the 3D printing market, but some might find they protest a little too much–especially in light of the recent patent awarded…
Chile’s Honeycomb Graphics Seeks Patent & Investors for Unique 3D Printing Colorizing Technique
While color in design is a crucial element, it’s not something we follow as much as you would think here in the 3D printing industry. For now. Still somewhat limited…
Understanding Why the Copyright Office is Looking into 3D Printing
For much of this year, the US Copyright Office has been looking into 3D printing. Recently, I feel some commenters here at 3Dprint.com have fundamentally misunderstood the proceeding and confused…
Autodesk Patent Reveals Several Advanced Multi-Color FDM 3D Printing Methods
When Autodesk announced their Spark 3D printing platform and subsequent SLA 3D printer, the Ember, it caught many within the industry, including us, off guard. What it did seemingly show,…
Stratasys Prevails in Inter Parte 3D Printing Related Patent Battle with Afinia
Stratasys and Afinia have been battling in the courts for years in a series of confrontations over various patents and claims, and now Stratasys says they’re happy with an announcement…
Adobe Files Patent for ‘Smooth 3D Printing’ Process
If you have ever wrapped your textbooks in contact paper, or attempted to place a screen cover on your smartphone, you’re probably painfully familiar with the frustrating bubbles that are…
Stratasys Awarded Patent for Concealing Seams within the 3D Printing Process
As I have mentioned in the past, it’s my personal opinion that technologies like stereolithography (SLA) will eventually win out in the battle for the consumer 3D printing market. The…
3D Systems’ Lawsuit Against Formlabs is Dismissed
Although legal battles over intellectual property, particularly patents, are a common occurrence within many larger technological fields, the 3D printing industry has remained relatively quiet when it comes to legal disputes….
Stratasys Vs Afinia Patent Case Drama: Stratasys drops one of its 3D printer patent violation allegations
With the rapid growth of 3D printing, attributed mainly to the sheer number of companies manufacturing printers, and the DIY kits which are available at affordable prices, there has been only one…
Nike, Two Major 3D Printing Footwear Patent Applications Filed
Most of us are already well aware of Nike’s intentions to use 3D printing as a major part of their footwear assembly process. They have already used 3D printing in…
