I like teh potential of this technology, but didn't like that all the talk about it was turning to how it could crank out firearms.

One has to wonder if the software that prevents firearm components being printed is to be installed on a system controlling(easy), or imbedded in the hardware via flash memory(little harder)


either way i bet it gets cracked with days,,,,

and the company gets off the liability hook

"Darn it, I meant to print a miniature figure for Warhammer 40,000 and out popped a lower receiver for an AR-15!"

it explains this is firmware or system code software modifications that help shield 3d printer from liability.

This is not designed for end users persay but for the makers of the printers should laws be made that require electronic counter measures to prevent the making on gun parts on 3d/material printers

...is essentially zero.

And I GUARANTEE, a far far better, safer, and more reliable undetectable plastic firearm can be made using a CNC mill working with preformed stock, than can be managed using extruded thermosetting plastic.

Using metal stock, virtually anything can be made if your mill has enough axes of freedom.

With careful design, good results can be obtained with a minimum of tooling. A Sten gun can be manufactured using nothing but basic hand tools tools available in occupied WWII France.

Making untraceable firearms really is a pretty trivial task. The threat of zip guns has been with us for a long, long time, and a modicum of care will ensure the thing won't explode in your hand. However, we don't see very many for a couple of reasons. 1) It's generally easier to source a regular multi-shot firearm, than it is to construct a solid single shot zip gun that may not work at all. and 2) The penalty for manufacturing a firearm to be used in a crime is greater than illegally buying one for the same purpose.

just add a barrel and a firing pin. remarkably easy.


http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/06/12/wait-until-you-see-the-cool-do-it-yourself-guns-posted-by-a-person-on-reddit/

Cleanup on this isle.

This should be embedded in every 3D printer sold.

It detects a gun, it locks up and even emails the authorities.