German police test 3D-printed gun
News: police in Germany plan to 3D print a gun to test whether the weapon can pass through security checks undetected. More about German police test 3D-printed gun
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"Frontline soldiers could soon be printing entire weapons or even aircraft"
Following today's news that the first 3D-printed gun has been fired, Dezeen reporter Emilie Chalcraft takes a look at how 3D-printed guns and drones are changing weaponry and warfare in this extract from Print Shift, our one-off publication about 3D printing. More about "Frontline soldiers could soon be printing entire weapons or even aircraft"
First 3D-printed gun fired
News: the world's first 3D-printed plastic gun has been successfully fired in Texas, USA. More about First 3D-printed gun fired
Wiki Weapon firm launches 3D printing Pirate Bay
News: the US group that developed open-source 3D-printed gun parts has launched a file-sharing website for blueprints to 3D-printed illicit items including weapons, drugs and medical equipment. More about Wiki Weapon firm launches 3D printing Pirate Bay
Gun enthusiasts release open-source kits for 3D-printed Wiki Weapons
News: a group of libertarian activists in the U.S. plans to distribute open-source blueprints for homemade 3D-printed guns, provoking questions about the potential uses of the increasingly affordable technology. More about Gun enthusiasts release open-source kits for 3D-printed Wiki Weapons