Will DRM work in 3D Printing of Designs?

[ImaginationProgress]

I don't know if I agree with you Compro. I think DRM will NEED to work within the 3D printing industry. There has to be a way to determining if someone is stealing ideas and designs from others. However, the DRM models that we have for the music industry won't work on the 3D printing industry. I think we will need a more sophisticated system, with perhaps some sort of computerized database system. I think we are still a good 5 years away from having any implementation needs for a system like this, but I can't see a capitalist economy like ours allowing people to just scan and print anything they want for FREE.

[Compro01]

I don't know if I agree with you Compro. I think DRM will NEED to work within the 3D printing industry. There has to be a way to determining if someone is stealing ideas and designs from others. However, the DRM models that we have for the music industry won't work on the 3D printing industry. I think we will need a more sophisticated system, with perhaps some sort of computerized database system. I think we are still a good 5 years away from having any implementation needs for a system like this, but I can't see a capitalist economy like ours allowing people to just scan and print anything they want for FREE.

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.

[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.