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Using 3D printers as weapons

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  • Yampolskiy, Mark
  • Skjellum, Anthony
  • Kretzschmar, Michael
  • Overfelt, Ruel A.
  • Sloan, Kenneth R.
  • Yasinsac, Alec

Abstract

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is a transformative manufacturing technology that will play a significant role in the critical manufacturing sector. Industrial-grade 3D printers are increasingly used to produce functional parts for important systems. However, due to their reliance on computerization, 3D printers are susceptible to a broad range of attacks. More importantly, compromising a 3D printer is not a goal, but rather a staging point for launching subsequent attacks with the printer. For example, an adversary can compromise a 3D printer in order to manipulate the mechanical properties of manufactured parts. If the manufactured parts are used in jet engines or in other safety-critical systems, they could endanger human life, disrupt critical infrastructure assets and produce significant economic and societal impacts.

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  • Yampolskiy, Mark & Skjellum, Anthony & Kretzschmar, Michael & Overfelt, Ruel A. & Sloan, Kenneth R. & Yasinsac, Alec, 2016. "Using 3D printers as weapons," International Journal of Critical Infrastructure Protection, Elsevier, vol. 14(C), pages 58-71.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ijocip:v:14:y:2016:i:c:p:58-71
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcip.2015.12.004
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    2. Ranabhat, Bikash & Clements, Joseph & Gatlin, Jacob & Hsiao, Kuang-Ting & Yampolskiy, Mark, 2019. "Optimal sabotage attack on composite material parts," International Journal of Critical Infrastructure Protection, Elsevier, vol. 26(C).

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