'Fuck you, Bambu': How one private message could change the face of 3D printing
Bambu Lab, known for its accessible 3D printers, faces backlash after a private message to developer Paweł Jarczak sparked outrage. Jarczak's request to maintain open-source control over his work led to a coalition of advocates rallying against Bambu's attempts to restrict access. The situation highlights tensions between proprietary software and open-source communities in the 3D printing industry.
- ▪Bambu Lab is under scrutiny after asking a developer to delete his code that allows remote control of their printers.
- ▪A coalition of open-source advocates and YouTubers has pledged financial support to Jarczak in his fight against Bambu.
- ▪Consumer rights advocate Louis Rossmann and others are daring Bambu to take legal action while forking the code they aimed to suppress.
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| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 04:22:39 +0000 |
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