Forensics Journal - Stevenson University 2014 | Page 9

STEVENSON UNIVERSITY

Print Technology and Forensics
Amirá Eden
Three-dimensional print technology is a cutting edge technology
on the consumer market. New consumer technology creates new
problems in need of innovative solutions. More specifically, it is
necessary to explore the issues that 3D print technology will present
to forensic examiners and forensic investigations compared to its twodimensional counterpart. In the case of this emerging technology, it
is essential for forensic examiners to know how to access valuable data
from these devices. It is also necessary for examiners to remain current on 2D print technology and explore more ways to access valuable
data, as well as expand current methods. Print technology can truly
impact forensic examinations. Exploration is the most effective way
to understand the extent to which this technology will affect forensics.

Although 3D technology made its first appearance in the 1950s on
movie screens, the first 3D printing device was not created until
the 1980s (“What is 3D Printing?!”). According to Tony Hoffman,
printer analyst and author for PC Magazine, the inventor of this
innovative device was Charles Hull, using a method known as s ѕɕ