Will DRM work in 3D Printing of Designs?

[broudie]

1. I don't see how that is a "DRM" system. That's an automated enforcement system, all of which thus far are heaps of shit that should result in the users being sued into the ground for slander of title if the legal system functioned reasonably.

2. I don't see much way "the capitalist economy" having much choice in the matter unless they can bribe in laws before things get off the ground.

This is a fine answer for a person who likes to find stuff online and print it for free. But what is your answer for people who create stuff?

For example, if I were an artist who spends weeks making a digital sculpture, and sell copies of that sculpture using 3D printing - is it fair for some bloke to find the file on the web and then make a copy of it without compensating the artist?

If it is fair, please explain why.