3DPrinterOS develops algorithm to identify 3D printed gun parts
In partnership with the MIX Lab at Montclair State University
3DPrinterOS, a cloud-based 3D printing management solutions company, has entered a collaboration with the MIX Lab at Montclair State University to develop an algorithm designed to identify 3D printed gun parts. This partnership aims to enhance safety and regulatory compliance. The surge in accessibility of 3D printing technology has opened new avenues for creativity and manufacturing, but it has also raised significant concerns regarding the potential production of untraceable firearms and firearm components.
Highlights of the partnership include the utilization of the Mix Lab at Montclair State University’s cutting-edge research facilities and expertise in computer science and 3D printing design to develop an algorithm capable of accurately identifying 3D printed gun components based on unique design signatures; creating a reliable identification system that aims to assist manufacturers, regulators, K-12 schools, universities, and law enforcement agencies in monitoring and controlling the distribution of potentially dangerous components; providing students and faculty at Montclair State University with hands-on experience in real-world applications of 3D printing technology and algorithm development; and advancing responsible innovation in the 3D printing industry – ensuring that technology is used safely and ethically.
“We believe that this collaboration will pave the way for safer 3D printing practices,” said Rene-Oscar Ariko, VP of Global Sales at 3DPrinterOS. “By working closely with the MIX Lab at Montclair State University, we can harness academic expertise to create a robust solution that addresses a critical issue in our society.”
“This partnership allows us to explore the intersection of technology and public safety. We are excited to contribute our knowledge to develop a system that can make a real difference in identifying and mitigating risks associated with 3D printed firearms,” said Jason Frasca, Co-director of the MIXat Montclair State University.
As the project progresses, 3DPrinterOS and the MIX Lab at Montclair State University will share updates and findings with the public.
Hi Everyone,
Thank you for your comments.
At 3DPrinterOS we don’t limit anyone’s ability to 3D print, and everyone that prints on our platform is responsible for their 3d prints.
This feature was requested by school admins and is used for schools admins, who monitor their students, and the admin’s are always responsible for their network. We provide admin features for schools to set permissions, set file limits, print limits, material usage, etc… Basic admin features.
We believe in freedom to create without limitation and we don’t monitor or restrict any of our users. You the users and admins are in control.
The admins and you the users are in control of your 3d prints.
Thank you for the feedback .
Happy to answer any more questions,
Kind regards,
John Dogru
CEO Founder 3DPrinterOS
This is something a 3D Printing Company shouldn’t be doing. Makes me wonder who is really running things there. Did you know that it’s legal to manufacture your own firearm for personal use in the US? And, you don’t have to register it with the Feds.
Free men don’t ask.
They will drive innovation in the firearm and personal protection market..I welcome their misguided participation.
So what happens if I just want to print a new set of grip scales for my legally purchased firearm? How will the software know that “gun part” is ok to make?
This is so foolishly unacceptable for one it goes against the first amendment you as a citizen have the right to make your own firearms for two it’s software I’ve done printing For awhile now and any avrage Joe can write cad so this was all in vain keep the people rights in not out the world isn’t safer without guns infact it’s more dangerous without guns
One thing I am curious on is those people who make props for cosplay, will it also identify those as gun parts?
Out here snitching.
To hell with everyone involved.
Just an FYI… It is perfectly legal to make your own un-serialized firearms in the USA, and has always been legal to do so. You just cannot ever sell or transfer it to someone else.
Just shit on more of our rights cool funny part is this isnt gonna do shit but keep law abiding citizens from being able to uphold their 2nd ammendment rights mean while criminals will do what criminals do and still have illegal weapons its almost like the problem starts with all these loose procecuters letting violent and dangerous criminals out on the street.
I wouldn’t suggest any software company implement this unless you want to in the least cut your sales in half.
3D-printed firearms take far longer to produce than conventional ones. Most criminals would rather spend a bit more to buy a firearm off the street than invest a week in 3D printing and refining one. And it’s worth noting how unreliable most printed firearms are.
This is ultimately a waste of energy, all to promote a misleading narrative.
Hi Everyone,
Thank you for your comments.
At 3DPrinterOS we don’t limit anyone’s ability to 3D print, and everyone that prints on our platform is responsible for their 3d prints. This feature is used for schools admins, who monitor their students, and the admin’s are always responsible for their network. We provide admin features for schools to set permissions, set file limits, print limits, material usage, etc… Basic admin features.
We believe in freedom to create without limitation and we don’t monitor or restrict any of our users. The admins and users are in control of their prints.
Thank you for the feedback .
Happy to answer any more questions,
Kind regards,
John Dogru
CEO Founder 3DPrinterOS
We will always find ways around it lol
So what exactly will this due? Especially in states where it’s legal to manufacture a gun without a license for personal use and just require them to get a serial number from the FBI.
That’s what my state requires for ghost guns.
Eff your regulation… the freedom to protect oneself should be available to people in all countries.
Great! Another technology to enable The Nanny State, undermine freedom , and to destroy our privacy. Thanks!
Why? These items are legal. Wouldn’t ever buy from anyone that supports this type of control over something I bought.
Excellent. I will now make sure that this OS is never installed on any of my printers.
Complete infringement on the 2nd ammendment… may want to read up on what rights we have according to the document called the US CONSTITUTION AND THE BILL OF RIGHTS…. 2ND AMMENDMENT SAYS WE CAN MANUFACTURE FOR OUR OWN USE… SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED… GTFOH…
Hooray for censorship! Thank goodness that their are people out there striving to stifle innovation, free will and our rights as US Citizens. I’m so glad they will keep us safe and sound.
So why infringe on a constitutional right…. we the people are allowed to manufacture for our own use… gtfoh
This is not an achievement, and should not be celebrated. The issues here are much bigger than 3D printing. Let’s begin with the question: “Why does government need to trace firearms?”. For good measure let’s add “Why isn’t the machining of components unlawful?”
Well I hope they enjoy being out of business cause I know me and plenty of others will never use them since they want to be big brother and dictate what you can and not do with your printer. Must be run by liberals that have to tell everyone else how to live and what they can and cannot do.
You can’t stop the signal.
There are optimistically
20,000,000
3d printers in the world, 99% of which aren’t making guns.
There are pessimistically
1,125,000,000
firearms in use in the world today.
Pretty sure 3d-printers make zero difference whatsoever.
Let’s not forget that creating a firearm for personal use is absolutely covered by the Constitution in the US… Sales and felon ownership not so much but we don’t govern to the lowest common denominator.
What prevents me from taking a 3d model of a gun, and cutting it in two separate 3d models with a random partition?
What people are printing on their own 3d printers in none of anyone’s business but the owner of that printer.. what their doing is invasion of ones privacy as well as trying to regulate something that they have no business doing and im pretty sure that’s illegal.. also sharing that info with these other agencies is illegal itself so they might want to consider dropping that idea before the lawsuits start coming
Maybe they should like, mind their own fucking business?
This technology needs to be banned!
Not the technology to print firearm parts.
Well now we at least know what software to avoid homemade printing of firearms is the same as homemade assembly and creation of firearms much in the same way that for hundreds of years people have made hunting rifles and shotguns at home and made beautiful pieces 3D printing of firearms is not only perfectly legal in a majority of US states but at a federal level is legal. Attempting to prevent someone from creating something that they can legally own using a piece of equipment that they bought and own outright should be a crime. It is already illegal to own a firearm as a felon. It is already illegal to print a firearm as a felon. It is illegal to print a firearm that is in violation of the National Firearms Act such as a short barrel rifle short barrel shotgun machine gun or suppressor. We already have laws in place for this kind of thing and we already have enforcement agencies for those laws.
So a spying algorithm. I see legal challenges coming soon.
In the USA we have always been legally allowed to make our own firearms why don’t you and your communist cohorts all go pound sand and let free people around the world be free.
I mean the signal is still not stopped
Manufacturing your own firearms is completely legal in the US and always has been. This is a step towards more government and big tech control, and this can only be used against law-abiding citizens.
So companies are willing to help tyrannical government violate violate the constitution.
Cant stop the signal no matter how hard you try.
Making guns in the US is 100% legal and PROTECTED. Period.