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title: "Ugh, Bambu Labs is trying a vendor lockin ploy:  I wonder how much…"
date: 2025-01-19
source: facebook
type: Archer T. Ships shared a link.
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# Ugh, Bambu Labs is trying a vendor lockin ploy:  I wonder how much…

*January 19, 2025 · Facebook*

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Ugh, Bambu Labs is trying a vendor lockin ploy:\
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I wonder how much this is related to New York state bill to require a background check to buy a 3D printer:\
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[https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/new-york-proposes-background-checks-for-3d-printer-purchases-the-bill-combats-3d-printed-guns](https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/new-york-proposes-background-checks-for-3d-printer-purchases-the-bill-combats-3d-printed-guns){target="_blank"}
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