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California’s 3D Printer Law Would Criminalize Open Source, Enshittify The 3D Printing Space
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You think we are at a endpoint with 3d printing technology? As technology improves the ability to make better parts will keep increasing.
You are right, it is about control.
No, we are not at a endpoint even if I don't think there is much more to be done that can improve the tech in some revolutionary way.
There are 3d metal printers that do stainless, inconel, H13, D2. They are expensive but that price will come down over time
True, but to design a barrel for a gun is way more difficult. Even now you can have a barrel made from a metal shop (or with a relatively cheap cnc mill) if you really want.