Top 5 Videos: 3D Printed Guns Are Becoming an Increasing Concern in Canada

It is once again Sunday, which means it is time for the top 5 3D printing videos of the week! First up, don’t miss this video which investigates how 3D printed guns, or ghost guns, are causing issues for police in Canada. Next, Markforged has made parts for an exhilarating purpose, a 3D printed steering wheel was made by the company to be put in a jet engine dragster. Then, we dive into a video from Columbia University that shows how researchers at the school made a 3D printed 7-layer cheesecake as well as take a closer look at TAM’s newest project, 3D printed reinforced concrete. Finally, wrap it up with a look at the first launch of a 3D printed rocket from Relativity Space. Happy Sunday and as always happy watching!

Top 1: 3D Printed Guns Pose Difficulties for Police in Canada

Police in New Brunswick, Canada, confiscated two 3D-printed handguns last week in a drug and weapon raid, raising concerns about the impact of modern technology on violent crime. The Toronto Police Service and the RCMP explain the growing concern of illegally manufactured firearms, AKA “ghost firearms”, which are difficult to detect due to no serial number. Firearms can be easily manufactured using blueprints available online. Though we have seen this issue a number of times, it seems that increasingly it is becoming a concern in Canada in particular. Check out the video below to learn the full story:

Top 2: Markforged 3D Prints Parts for a Jet Engine Dragster With Larsen Motorsports.

Have you ever heard of jet engine drag racing? As the name suggests, it’s a type of racing done with jet dragsters, or cars powered using a jet engine. The power and speed is immense and as such every part needs to be perfect to prevent catastrophe. Josette Roach, one of only five female jet dragster drivers in the entire world, would certainly agree. She and Brian Tocci of Larsen Motorsports turned to 3D printing recently and more specifically Markforged and its Simulation software to create a custom steering wheel that was perfectly fitted to Josette’s hands. Check out the video below to see how it was done: