Licensing System for 3D Printing in China - impact follow on

Programme of research

This is funded by AHRC (UK). This follow-up project will exploit the value of a digital watermarking technology that enables the tracking and tracing of 3DP content, from its creation through to its destruction. By attaching the technology to an existing licensing platform, it will allow for the use of 3DP content in new creative ways, leading to new artistic forms. For example, our technology could be attached to 3DP materials themselves, revolving an ongoing problem in ensuring the quality of materials which are used for printing. This could allow for more complex artistic work; it could even lead to organic works involving 3DP biological material. Our technology would open up new markets, even overcoming existing regulatory hurdles. As such, it brings implications to stakeholders in 3D Printing industry to exploit business opportunities and policymakers for industry regulation.