HP’s Jet Fusion technology will be able to print electronics in a product. ORLANDO — Hewlett-Packard today began taking orders for its first 3D printer, the HP Jet Fusion printer, which it said will be up to 10 times faster than existing machines and can cut the cost of manufacturing parts in half.

What is HP doing with 3D printing?

HP plans to continue delivering on our long-term plan to deliver increasingly capable 3D printing solutions to enable our customers to create new designs, a higher mix of parts, and more deeply integrate 3D printed parts into their manufacturing strategies.

Is owning a 3D printer illegal?

In most cases, yes. Federal law permits the unlicensed manufacture of firearms, including those made using a 3D printer, as long as they include metal components. … In California, anybody manufacturing a firearm is legally required to obtain a serial number for the gun from the state, regardless of how it’s made.