Introduction People download open-source 3D CAD files or implement their new designs on 3D printing software to prototype their essential projects. The 3D printer is a specialized or complicated device that enables humans to create their independent projects not only tailored to “personalized medicine” which relies on understanding a person’s genetic profile to identify and manage health problems, but also in the automotive industry, which rapid prototyping is used to test the functionality of automotive parts (Dodd). Although 3D printing can offer beneficial resources to people in the health and automotive industry, people have misused the patent restrictions on 3D printed files which undermine the value of the owner’s patent. The ability
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According to his anecdote, Bilton mentions that downloading 3D printed weapons is an alarming concern, since there are variety of open source files to assess online. He disregards the gun enthusiasts and government officials’ claim that 3-D printed guns are considered “science fiction and would take years to become a reality” (Bilton). Once the media informed people on the Cody Wilson’s first successful 3D printed gun, the Liberator, the State Department attempted to ban the files online. However, Bilton points out that the 3-D files are still accessible online, illustrating that the government has not developed strenuous regulations on 3-D printed guns. Gun lobbyists argue that 3-D printed guns break after few bullets are fired due to overheating of the plastic mold. Bilton devises a counterargument against the gun lobbyists and states that one bullet has the capability to terminate the life of a person. In fact, Bilton strengthens his argument on the need for gun control by mentioning that 3D printed guns cannot be detected with metal detectors at the security points which poses the question: “who can offer protection against the proliferation of 3-D printed …show more content…
The consequences of open sourcing 3D printed guns led to officials in Philadelphia to release a law to ban people from creating a 3D printed firearm, unless a person has a license to produce firearms. The Philadelphia city council enacted the law in response to the birth of the Liberator and Cody Wilson’s discussion that there should be regulations on gun control. According to Alexis Kleinman’s article, “Philadelphia Votes to Ban 3-D Printed Guns,” U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer yearns to renew the Undetectable Firearms Act to ban “ghost” or untraceable guns. Even though Senator Schumer is concerned about the accessibility of the open source files, he does not mention the widespread infringement of patented inventions through 3D printing. The 3D printer has the possibility of undermining a key engine of innovation, the patent system. According to Timothy Holbrook’s article, “How 3D printing threatens our patent system,” he mentions that patents are exclusive rights to eliminate competitors in the market and the owner is able to commercialize their own invention. The potential inducers can be websites which share CAD files and sellers of 3D printers. Holbrook suggests to his audience to condemn those who sell CAD files and infringe on a patent. He proposed to incorporate faster algorithms or more powerful design tools to detect infringed
According to his anecdote, Bilton mentions that downloading 3D printed weapons is an alarming concern, since there are variety of open source files to assess online. He disregards the gun enthusiasts and government officials’ claim that 3-D printed guns are considered “science fiction and would take years to become a reality” (Bilton). Once the media informed people on the Cody Wilson’s first successful 3D printed gun, the Liberator, the State Department attempted to ban the files online. However, Bilton points out that the 3-D files are still accessible online, illustrating that the government has not developed strenuous regulations on 3-D printed guns. Gun lobbyists argue that 3-D printed guns break after few bullets are fired due to overheating of the plastic mold. Bilton devises a counterargument against the gun lobbyists and states that one bullet has the capability to terminate the life of a person. In fact, Bilton strengthens his argument on the need for gun control by mentioning that 3D printed guns cannot be detected with metal detectors at the security points which poses the question: “who can offer protection against the proliferation of 3-D printed …show more content…
The consequences of open sourcing 3D printed guns led to officials in Philadelphia to release a law to ban people from creating a 3D printed firearm, unless a person has a license to produce firearms. The Philadelphia city council enacted the law in response to the birth of the Liberator and Cody Wilson’s discussion that there should be regulations on gun control. According to Alexis Kleinman’s article, “Philadelphia Votes to Ban 3-D Printed Guns,” U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer yearns to renew the Undetectable Firearms Act to ban “ghost” or untraceable guns. Even though Senator Schumer is concerned about the accessibility of the open source files, he does not mention the widespread infringement of patented inventions through 3D printing. The 3D printer has the possibility of undermining a key engine of innovation, the patent system. According to Timothy Holbrook’s article, “How 3D printing threatens our patent system,” he mentions that patents are exclusive rights to eliminate competitors in the market and the owner is able to commercialize their own invention. The potential inducers can be websites which share CAD files and sellers of 3D printers. Holbrook suggests to his audience to condemn those who sell CAD files and infringe on a patent. He proposed to incorporate faster algorithms or more powerful design tools to detect infringed