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*'''User Freedom:''' 3D printing has contributed positively to consumer rights by expanding consumer autonomy and participation in the production process. | *'''User Freedom:''' 3D printing has contributed positively to consumer rights by expanding consumer autonomy and participation in the production process. | ||
**'''Open access to replacement parts''' | **'''Open access to replacement parts''' | ||
**3D printing technology enables individuals to manufacture replacement parts, supporting the right to repair and potentially extending product lifespans. By reducing reliance on centralized manufacturers and supply chains, 3D printing can lower costs and increase access to goods. | **3D printing technology enables individuals to manufacture replacement parts, supporting the right to repair and potentially extending product lifespans. By reducing reliance on centralized manufacturers and supply chains, 3D printing can lower costs and increase access to goods. | ||
**'''Customized Solutions''' | **'''Customized Solutions''' | ||
**3D printing offers it's user the ability to model and print their own 3D models befitting their specific situation, often times reducing waste and over-purchasing to find a perfect product. | **3D printing offers it's user the ability to model and print their own 3D models befitting their specific situation, often times reducing waste and over-purchasing to find a perfect product. | ||
**'''Reducing entry barrier for manufacturing''' | **'''Reducing entry barrier for manufacturing''' | ||
**3D printing facilitates market entry for small businesses and independent designers, thereby increasing product diversity and consumer choice. In addition, localized and on-demand production may reduce overproduction and transportation needs, aligning with broader sustainability objectives. Overall, 3D printing has introduced new opportunities for consumer empowerment within modern | **3D printing facilitates market entry for small businesses and independent designers, thereby increasing product diversity and consumer choice. In addition, localized and on-demand production may reduce overproduction and transportation needs, aligning with broader sustainability objectives. Overall, 3D printing has introduced new opportunities for consumer empowerment within modern | ||
==Incidents== | ==Incidents== | ||
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|''Bambu Lab'' introduced a firmware “authorization control” update, limiting compatibility and access to 3rd party software without vendor software. | |''Bambu Lab'' introduced a firmware “authorization control” update, limiting compatibility and access to 3rd party software without vendor software. | ||
|Set a precedent to close ecosystems and restrict interoperability with independent tools. | |Set a precedent to close ecosystems and restrict interoperability with independent tools. | ||
| | |[https://blog.bambulab.com/firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-2/ Bambu Lab Blog Announcement] | ||
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|Games Workshop DMCA Enforcement Against 3D File Creators | |Games Workshop DMCA Enforcement Against 3D File Creators | ||