If I understand correctly, the 3D printing technology boomed once all the patents related to it expired - the original technology was invented in the 1980s. Apart from this obvious ideological example though, how would the possession of an actual 3D printer help a GLUG/the organisation help the people, and thus the society, and indirectly the cause?
I've been thinking about buying and assembling a 3D printer for a long time. Any added incentive would help. 😃
Edit: further reading:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2012/10/join-effs-efforts-keep-3d-printing-open