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Another issue that will develop is illegal composition of chemical compounds. With
advancements in technology pharmaceutical drugs can be created from the 3D printers. With a
simple chemical formula the printer can combine the compounds to create pharmaceutical drugs.
The problem with this is regular people who have no background on drugs and the effects that
they have on a living organism are able to create them and sell them to people. These drugs that
may have a chance of being unstable can be sold in a black market and have a negative effect on
people. Not only can pharmaceutical drugs be created but also illegal drugs. Cocaine can be
created in a matter of hours instead of days. This will be difficult for government enforcements
to trace with the small time window they have to locate them.
Lastly there could be legal issues with product copy right and liability. With a schematic
of the product anything can be printed. The author claims, 3D printers: Prices are dropping and
the possible uses are rising, but challenges include disruptions, liability questions and structural
integrity. (Beyond The Hype: The Industrial Challenges For 3D Printing, 2014, p.2). If a helmet
is printed and the user gets hurt using it then who is liable. The thing is that the product was not
tested to be used but it is identical to the manufactured one. The printer could have had a defect
or the material could have been cheap. The fact is there are to many variables to predict. As for
copy right, anything can be printed and slightly manipulated. There will be many lawsuits
pertaining to this topic. The author states, "Do-it-yourself manufacturing technology will spur
customization, speed, innovation and collaboration, but could also reduce jobs and intellectualproperty protections." (Getting Ready to Print a New Future, 2013, p.1). Something as simple as
a phone case can be created. This not only takes profit away from the company who created it
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but jobs will be loosed with the lack of money flow. The ripple effect will have a large impact on
the economy.
Not to say this will give us a huge advantage in many fields of work. In years to come,
organs will be created for those people in need. A prototype is in development in labs. This is
possible by laying out layers of paste. The paste is composed of individual cells with is squeezed
by a small tube. Cheap houses can be created in third world countries. The possibilities are
endless.
To conclude, 3D printers are an amazing technology to unravel. The possibilities are
endless and will give humans n advantage in many fields of study. Yes contribute positive uses
but who should be allowed to operate the machine. Not that I have anything against them but do
we all really need a 3D printer?
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References
Getting Ready To Print A New Future. (2013). YaleGlobal Online. Retrieved from
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