flowalistik 181
I still trust Ultimaker, but makers certainly think this situation means Ultimaker is turning their back on them.
If I were them, I would suggest two things:
- As some have mentioned, create a patent sharing organization. This should have been done at the same time patents were filed, but better than never.
- An Ultimaker Original 2. Go back to the origins, something for the makers. Something MADE BY ULTIMAKER (not just a bunch of modifications by community members).
Ultimaker has focused on other markets, I know, but reputation is really important, and the product quality is small compared to customer service and how close you are to customers (makers in this case).
Now that I'm thinking about a possible patent organization, I don't know how many companies are in the same situation as Ultimaker. I can only think about CEL Robox and their needle valve design (I think it's patented), but I don't know if they would be interested in joining this 3D Avengers.
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ultiarjan 1,223
I agree.
On the other hand it would reassure a lot of people more if Ultimaker would be able to organize a patent sharing pact with the other good guys in the industry ....
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ErikDeBruijn 15
I agree.
On the other hand it would reassure a lot of people more if Ultimaker would be able to organize a patent sharing pact with the other good guys in the industry ....
IIRC there are a few others 3D printing companies with us who have joined the OIN. Aleph Objects, UltiMachine, Type A (?).
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