Charles R. Goulding and Jacob T. Nolan report on how New York is combining court rulings, AI content filters, and forensic science to shut down 3D printed firearms. 3D printing has revolutionized manufacturing, enabling everything from custom household items to industrial prototyping. However, it also enables what many consider one of the most dangerous technological… Continue reading From Files to Felonies: The Crackdown on 3D Printed Ghost Guns
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Thingiverse Implements System to Detect and Remove 3D-Printed Gun Parts
A report from ABC says that Thingiverse is now scanning for ghost gun parts.
Forensic Tracing of 3D Printed Parts to Specific Printers Unlikely to be Practical
A research paper investigated the possibility of identifying the specific 3D printer that was used to produce a given part.
Ghost Guns to Tactical Tools: INTERPOL’s 3D Printing Strategy
Charles R. Goulding and Anthony Palumbo explore how INTERPOL’s Innovation Centre is harnessing 3D printing to revolutionize global policing, from forensic reconstructions to cutting-edge counterterrorism tools.
DOJ Seeks 3D Printing Industry’s Help in Stopping Illicit Use
The US Department of Justice announced a program attempting to curb the use of machine gun conversion devices, which could involve 3D printers. “MCDs” are the issue here. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco explained: “We’re here to discuss one such emerging threat: machine gun conversion devices — or MCDs — also known as “switches” or… Continue reading DOJ Seeks 3D Printing Industry’s Help in Stopping Illicit Use