3D printed guns: is it now possible to track them?

Posted on 24 Oct 2018 by Maddy White

A new technology developed by engineers has uncovered the unique 'fingerprints' of 3D printers, which could help trace weapons and counterfeit goods.

PinTracker could ultimately help intelligence agencies track the origin of 3D printed guns, counterfeit products and other goods – image courtesy of University of Buffalo. The advancement, which the research team from the University of Buffalo calls “PrinTracker,” could potentially help police and intelligence agencies track the origin of 3D printed…

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