Open-source non-profit claims Bambu Lab violated license — move follows cease-and-desist demand on OrcaSlicer fork that restored cloud printing features without using Bambu Connect
The Software Freedom Conservancy has accused Bambu Lab of violating open-source licenses in a dispute over the OrcaSlicer fork. This fork, created by developer Paweł Jarczak, restored cloud printing features that Bambu Lab had disabled. The situation has sparked significant backlash within the 3D printing community, with prominent figures offering support to Jarczak.
- ▪The Software Freedom Conservancy claims Bambu Lab violated AGPLv3 licenses.
- ▪Bambu Lab issued a cease-and-desist to developer Paweł Jarczak for his OrcaSlicer fork.
- ▪Joseph Prusa and other advocates are supporting Jarczak against Bambu Lab's actions.
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3D Printing Open-source non-profit claims Bambu Lab violated license — move follows cease-and-desist demand on OrcaSlicer fork that restored cloud printing features without using Bambu Connect News By Jowi Morales published 21 May 2026 The Software Freedom Conservancy is looking into the situation. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Hardware) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Software Freedom Conservancy, a non-profit organization dedicated to legally protecting open-source software, said that Bambu Lab has violated the licenses that its…
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