Addressing the darker side of 3D printing


THE shooting of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, on a New York City street on the morning of Dec 4, allegedly with a homemade weapon known as a “ghost gun”, has raised concerns over 3D printing.

According to officers investigating the case, the gun was made with a receiver bought from a company and then built using a 3D printer.

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