DRM Gone Wrong

As part of our ongoing commitment to enhance the overall security of our products, we are introducing an authorization and authentication protection mechanism for the connection and control of Bambu Lab 3D printers. This step is a significant security enhancement to ensure only authorized access and operations are permitted.

via “Firmware Update Introducing New Authorization Control System”

Following intense backlash over the digital rights management implementation, Bambu issued a clarifying announcement addressing the community’s concerns:

We want to make it absolutely clear that all of these claims are entirely false:

• Bambu Lab will remotely disable your printer (“brick” it).
• Firmware updates will block your printer’s ability to print.
• AMS functionality will be restricted, and the use of third-party filament will be disabled.
• Bambu Lab firmware contains trojans or backdoors for unauthorized remote control.
• The printers have a timed killswitch that disables them after a certain period.
• All 3D files printed are monitored, duplicated, or stolen.
• A subscription will be mandatory to use your printer.

via “Updates and Third-Party Integration with Bambu Connect”

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