This should put the cat amongst the pigeons but many designers will be happy that an affordable solution to secure their 3D prints is on the way. The keyword here is affordable because at present it is expensive to do. Security in 3D printing via data streaming and encryption is about to be launched by a Dutch firm called SaveYourPrint who are testing their product out with two well known model shops. For their business customers they will also be going to market using the brand name 3DPrintShield - Secure 3D Printing . The message is pretty clear - hackers, rogue competitors and even governments will now face very high levels of encryption.