Core Viewpoint - The ongoing copyright dispute involving MakerWorld highlights the escalating competition in the domestic 3D printing ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of model design and intellectual property as core competitive strengths for manufacturers [2][3]. Group 1: Company Developments - MakerWorld, a platform under拓竹科技, has initiated legal actions against Creality Cloud, Nexprint, and MakerOnline for copyright infringement, including unauthorized use of exclusive models and violation of licensing terms [2]. - As of October 22, 2023, Maker Online has not responded to the infringement claims, and related content remains online, while legal proceedings against Creality Cloud and Nexprint are ongoing [2]. -拓竹科技 has invested significantly in creator incentives, distributing hundreds of millions annually, with top creators earning over 500,000 yuan per year, contributing to MakerWorld's rapid growth to become the largest 3D model community globally within two years [3]. Group 2: Industry Trends - The 3D printing market is transitioning from industrial applications to consumer-level markets, with new growth opportunities in personal, educational, and entertainment sectors, supported by government policies encouraging innovation in digital consumption [4]. - The desktop 3D printer segment is emerging as a new category in digital consumption, with forecasts indicating a global market size of $7.1 billion by 2028, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 19.2% [4]. -拓竹科技 has quickly established itself as the leading consumer-grade 3D printer company globally within five years, expanding its presence in markets such as the US, Japan, Germany, the UK, and Singapore [4].
3D打印版权战打响 拓竹指控多企业侵权
Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-10-23 23:11