Harris Kenny is the Marketing Manager for Aleph Objects, maker of the amazing and hugely popular consumer 3D printer the Lulzbot. We discuss the present and future of 3D printing and it’s various applications and implications.
We also talk about one of the most unique things about Aleph, the fact that they are an IP-free company. Everything from their marketing material to the plans for their products are Creative Commons and without any patents, trademarks, or copyrights. They openly share all plans and products on the web and welcome customers who copy the designs and build their own. They’ve managed to create value and remain profitable by fostering an opensource community, rather than keeping their stuff under lock and key. We discuss how it works and whether this model can be applied in other businesses and industries.
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