I dont know if this is a Blender succes story but it drew my attention.
Am odd story medical valve's costing 11.000$ printed for around 1$
Because of the emergency and the manufacturer couldn't deliver the copyrights were ignored (and they get sued). I'm not going to say anything about if 11.000 is right.
Just wanted to note there is a new generation able to think in 3d and disrupt the world with new manufacturing methods who are still to some areas new. If I were that hospital, I'd strongly reconsider to create a look-alike product and build it in inhouse, or put it as CC0 on blendswap :) maybe hire a 3d artist, as they could do a lot more then just printing valve's. People like us can print the things we see. I think the story shows a world in change, and it might also be that local production might be more common in the future, instead of imports overseas. (which could also mean a manufactorer sets up remote printing plants).
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In the article, the people involved state simply that when they asked for the design specs, the company declined to provide them. They also say the valve in question costs a few euros. Unless I see an actual cease and desist letter, I'm going to assume that this is the usual case of internet panic blowing things out of proportion.
For context, here's the company's statement:
Just to confirm that recent reports from Italy are totally incorrect, we were contacted at the end of last week for manufacturing details of a valve accessory but could not supply these due to medical manufacturing regulations, we have categorically not threatened to sue anyone involved. The valve is an accessory supplied as part of a CPAP Hood system which alone costs a few euros.
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I dont know if this is a Blender succes story but it drew my attention.
Am odd story medical valve's costing 11.000$ printed for around 1$ Because of the emergency and the manufacturer couldn't deliver the copyrights were ignored (and they get sued). I'm not going to say anything about if 11.000 is right.
Just wanted to note there is a new generation able to think in 3d and disrupt the world with new manufacturing methods who are still to some areas new. If I were that hospital, I'd strongly reconsider to create a look-alike product and build it in inhouse, or put it as CC0 on blendswap :) maybe hire a 3d artist, as they could do a lot more then just printing valve's. People like us can print the things we see. I think the story shows a world in change, and it might also be that local production might be more common in the future, instead of imports overseas. (which could also mean a manufactorer sets up remote printing plants).
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In the article, the people involved state simply that when they asked for the design specs, the company declined to provide them. They also say the valve in question costs a few euros. Unless I see an actual cease and desist letter, I'm going to assume that this is the usual case of internet panic blowing things out of proportion.
For context, here's the company's statement: