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1
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What is “the car, the refrigerator, the telephone”?

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Represents mobility, storage, and communication – all drivers of economic growth.

2
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What is “Industry 4.0”?

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The fourth driver of economic growth – typically the cloud is referenced.

3
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What are some societal challenges that will have to be overcome with three-dimensional printing?

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  • Intellectual property rights.
  • Tort law.
  • Tariffs.
  • Weapons.
4
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What is the challenge with regulating three-dimensional printing?

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Have to regulate it without stifling innovation.

5
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What was the historical transition with regard to tort law liability?

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From artisan liability to organizational liability – allowed for those with deeper pockets to take on responsibility.

6
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What is problematic with the historical transition with regard to tort law liability?

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Artisans have access to three-dimensional printing.

7
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What are some potential triggers of accidents in relation to items printed with three-dimensional printers?

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  • Negligence of user.
  • Software design.
  • Hardware.
  • Raw materials.
8
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What are two problems associated with regulating three-dimensional printing?

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  1. Finding boundary between production and consumption – when do occasional distributors become commercial sellers?
  2. Identifying the tortfeasor – problem with open source code.
9
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Third Restatement of Torts

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Strict liability is only on enterprises.

10
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What industry can play a role in helping regulate three-dimensional printing?

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Insurance.

11
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What are some international problems that arise with three-dimensional printing?

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  • Cross-border sales.
  • Manufacturing.
  • Software (open-source code).
  • Raw material.