The European Communities Trade Mark Association (ECTA) has submitted a position paper on 3D printing and its implications on Design Law to the European Commission. The ECTA’s Design Committee has been…
MIT researchers propose state-backed training to upskill the 3D printing workforce
Researchers from MIT have published a study that proposes the roll-out of U.S. government-backed training courses to address the skill-gaps in the 3D printing workforce. The paper, which was publishe…
Are 3D printed watermarks a “grave and growing” threat to people’s privacy?
Researchers from the University of Exeter and Durham University have warned of the “grave and growing threat” posed to individuals’ privacy by watermarked 3D printed products. In their study, Dr Anni…
TCT 2019: Planes, trains and a missing unicorn
The 3D printing focused TCT Show opened this autumn’s expo season. What were the key takeaways and how did the Birmingham event set the stage for the remainder of the year? As expected TCT produced a …
Sparing a thought for intellectual property
This is a guest article by Jason Teng of IP law firm, Potter Clarkson. With the rapid rise of the additive manufacturing sector, it has become increasingly possible for industry players to make spare …