Conservancy News

Comprehensive Response to Bambu's AGPLv3 Violations

Multi-pronged Approach Will Help Users Quickly
while Seeking Optimal Long-Term Solutions

May 18, 2026

Software Freedom Conservancy (“SFC”) announces a new initiative regarding the software right to repair for users and consumers of 3D printers manufactured by Bambu Lab. After recent news of violations of the Affero General Public License, version 3 (“AGPLv3”), SFC staff began a comprehensive AGPLv3 compliance investigation of both the userspace software and firmware on Bambu's devices. While the investigation is ongoing, two specific AGPLv3 violations have been confirmed.

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