Copyright and IP
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Today we bring to you a developing story of intrigue and espionage in the additive manufacturing industry: DNV GL, the Norway-based classification society, revealed that one of its employees in the oil and gas division has been arrested by the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) and charged with espionage. The…
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A research team from the NYU Tandon School of Engineering has published a study that uncovers vulnerabilities in the production of carbon fiber reinforced 3D printed parts. The vulnerability is not related to the strength of the parts, but rather in protecting their toolpaths and preventing counterfeit parts. The ability…
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Bournemouth University Professor of Intellectual Property and Innovation Law, Dinusha Mendis, has just published a report making recommendations to enhance the competitiveness of the 3D printing sector in Europe. Working alongside a team of academic and industry partners across Europe, the BU Professor was awarded the project in 2018 by the…
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A research team based out of ETH Zurich has developed a way to store DNA-like information inside 3D printed objects. The novel approach could allow people to reproduce 3D printed objects without any external digital information, such as original CAD files. The innovative technology, dubbed the DNA of Things, was…
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Recently, many new 3D software startup companies entered the market offering various solutions mainly for industrial users. It goes from decision-support solutions for better utilization of 3D printing, generative design/topology optimization, to workflow management and parts IP protection. Each of them seems to be focused on specific challenges heavy users…
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Intellectual property and data security are some of the top concerns in the additive manufacturing industry today, as the technology is creating unprecedented opportunities in distributed manufacturing. In order to explore questions related to IP and AM, Penn State is introducing a new course as part of its Additive Manufacturing…
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Generally speaking, the additive manufacturing industry is characterized by friendly competition, with many companies continually innovating not only to drive their own products but to bolster and accelerate the AM industry at large. That being said, butting heads is inevitable at times, especially when it comes to issues of intellectual…
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Despite all the logistic benefits of additive manufacturing, including streamlined supply chains, reduced inventory needs and shipment costs, the technology introduces a set of new challenges related to security. Especially in industries where stringent qualifications are needed, security risks—including compromised or stolen part files—must be addressed through sophisticated authentication and…
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A new Singapore-based startup, Secur3DP+, is aiming to connect global companies with additive manufacturing through a secure supply chain hub. The startup was formed through a joint venture between NTUitive, the innovation and enterprise company of the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and ISF Incubator, the startup arm of Intellectual Ventures.…
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To kick off our women in AM focus series this month, we spoke to Lee-Bath Nelson, co-founder of LEO Lane, a well-known provider of security and intellectual property (IP) protection solutions for the AM industry. The Israel-based company, founded in 2014, enables manufacturers to not only protect their IP for…
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