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3D printing and international security: risks and challenges of an emerging technology
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Hessische Stiftung Friedens- und Konfliktforschung
Abstract "3D printing - or additive manufacturing - is a challenging dual-use technology: One and the same device can print toys or guns. The author explains the basics of the technology, describes its current applications, and provides an overview of its global diffusion. He shows the potential of this emer... view more
"3D printing - or additive manufacturing - is a challenging dual-use technology: One and the same device can print toys or guns. The author explains the basics of the technology, describes its current applications, and provides an overview of its global diffusion. He shows the potential of this emerging technology and analyzes its possible risks with respect to the proliferation of small arms, major weapon systems, and even weapons of mass destruction. He investigates how 3D printing might pose serious challenges to national and international security. The author discusses first proposals of risk mitigation through safeguards, export controls, cyber security, awareness raising, and industry self-regulation." (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
production; policy on technology; small arms; new technology; weapon; digitalization; weapon of mass destruction; technology assessment; security policy
Classification
Technology Assessment
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Free Keywords
additive manufacturing
Document language
English
Publication Year
2017
City
Frankfurt am Main
Page/Pages
41 p.
Series
PRIF Reports, 144
ISBN
978-3-946459-17-0
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications