Articles
Long-form essays on 3D printing philosophy, market dynamics, and open-source heritage
These essays provide context for why Amalgam exists — covering market shifts, open-source philosophy, and the engineering principles distilled from 20 years of RepRap history. They are position papers, not technical specifications.
Essays
| Article | Description |
|---|---|
| 3D Printing in the Age of the Appliance | The shift from DIY tooling to consumer appliances, and where scavenger projects fit in the appliance era |
| Core Engineering Truths | Core principles distilled from 20 years of RepRap development — motion systems, mass, software intelligence |
| Reclaiming the RepRap Legacy | Vision piece for the RepRap 20th anniversary (2027) — heritage, threaded-rod relevance, market positioning |
| Reconfiguration of the 3D Printing Market | Market analysis: the 20-year arc from RepRap open-source idealism to integrated prosumer appliances |