3D scanners are getting cheap so fast, the age of 3D piracy could soon be upon us

[jos]

 

 we could be about to enter an era that pundits have been wringing their hands about for some time: the age in which it’s possible to rip, mix and print physical objects with the same ease that was once reserved for music and other media. Indeed, US copyright czar Victoria Espinel has warned that it could lead to an increase in counterfeit and pirated goods. Some entrepreneurs seem eager to bring about this future: A company subtly named Pirate3D held a very successful Kickstarter campaign in June for its 3D printer, the equally subtly named The Buccaneer.

 

 

Source: http://qz.com/115824

[qwertywarrior]

pirate ?

 

there arnt really alot of designs that are patented  that are that small

 

and the ones that are patented like a phone   cant be just printed ....

 

 

im trying to think of something that can be copied  illegally  but nothing comes to mind

[Snickerzz]

pirate ?

 

there arnt really alot of designs that are patented  that are that small

 

and the ones that are patented like a phone   cant be just printed ....

 

 

im trying to think of something that can be copied  illegally  but nothing comes to mind

a pencil? XD

[jos]

There are a lot of patents for shape from coffee mug to any extend...

[dyent10]

unless a 3d printer can make electronic components, its nothing to be worried about. 

[jos]

the video at the source of this link http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/46600-bionic-ear-with-integrated-electronics/ says something about printing electronic parts.. i guess

[Camul]

I never read it, but  damn, those earrings are ugly. :lol:

[bluepoodleguy]

China has been flooding the world  with counterfeit knock offs for years so I don't think it will worsen the IP problem much.

[Jozi]

I don't think 3d piracy will be problem. Printing guns, thats the real issue.

[Ookami]

I don't think 3d piracy will be problem. Printing guns, thats the real issue.

Yeah, but still quality like shown in the YT lets you shot 4-5 bullets and break down, but still those 4-5 bullets count.

 

I would make head statue of Josh from Fractal with same stance as in WAN show picture. Put it next to Steve Jobs statue...

[Jozi]

Maybe LMG will buy 3D scanner and printer and start making weird stuff with our donations .

[Nort]

Maybe LMG will buy 3D scanner and printer and start making weird stuff with our donations .

 

I want this. 

[jos]

LMG  needs this stuff... for extreme designs..