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The reason why I was so excited about FormLabs — over RepRap, MakerBot, and all of the other above Kickstarters — was the fact that they were looking to do ster
by shashashasha 14y ago
The reason why I was so excited about FormLabs — over RepRap, MakerBot, and all of the other above Kickstarters — was the fact that they were looking to do stereolithography (SLA), vs a more CNC extrusion method like the above. It is a much higher quality process.
This is what 3D Systems calls out specifically and I imagine the patents are about this. I'm not saying I agree with it but I am saying that FormLabs is the first Kickstarter I've seen to tout SLA, which is probably why 3D Systems thinks they have grounds.
- nickpinkston 14y agoI believe the original SLA patents have expired - they're from the 80's. I suspect there's something akin to "page turning" patents in 3DS's portfolio that they're trying to use. It's no surprise this is happening, but it's pretty crazy none the less. I never got why Stratasys didn't sue MakerBot on simple stupid grounds? I'm also interested to see if MakerBot has a response as well - as they may also be infringing some stupid minor thing.