California's 3D Printing Bill, AB 2047 is off to Governor Newsom's Desk. Is it Still Awful? @RockoRobotics

Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

AB 2047, which would force government mandated spyware into our 3D printing workflow has passed both the Assembly and Senate in California. It will likely be signed into law by Governor Newsom.

However, some see the final revision of this bill as not a bad thing, but is that actually the case?

Lets look at the final text of the bill, see who is ASTM International and find out if we no longer have to worry about this piece of legislation.

Californias 3D Printing Bill, AB 2047 is off to Governor Newsoms Desk. Is it Still Awful?

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