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  • $\begingroup$ The hardware design of the ABP is open source, but the method to use it for 3D printing was patented by Makerbot after they hired on the inventor (Charles Pax) so anyone who wants to use it (or any other conveyor-based build plate) needs to check local patent laws in their country. $\endgroup$ Commented Apr 12, 2016 at 18:04