California AB 2047 makes 3D printers off-limits to students, educators, business

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3D printing community organizes against California law that would restrict sales to state-approved models

Experts warn that “safety algorithms” are a death sentence for makerspaces, schools, and innovation - with $10.5B in sunk costs and 1.5M California children using 3D printing today.

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