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From video description:

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've undoubtedly come across countless articles discussing the potential for 3D printing to revolutionize product design and manufacturing. As with any new technology, however, existing laws, particularly copyright laws, are not always equipped to keep up with these advancements. This event will include a live demonstration of 3D printing and a discussion of its capabilities from David Struve of Struve Designs, an award-winning design firm. Lisa Moore and Elizabeth Wheeler of The Moore Firm, LLC will then discuss the many copyright issues that this technology raises and sort through whether these issues are likely to result in any real disruption of copyright-reliant industries.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/user/StateBarofGeorgia?feature=watch

Technical Specifications:

• Printing technology: Stereolithography (SLA)
• Layer Resolution: .1 micron
• Build Volume: 288 in3 (6L x 6W x 8H in) / 4,500,000 mm3 (150L x 150W x 200H mm)
• Weight: 45 lbs
• Power: 1.4 A, 120 V
• Build Temperature: 72 – 77 F
• Build Materials: Acrylate, Photopolymer Resin
• Software: Netfabb, Marlin Filmare (included)
• O.S. Compatibility: Mac, Windows, Linux
• Price: 4900 USD
• Manufactured in Hampton Roads, VA, the OWL Nano™ is constructed from industrial components. It is designed for easy transport with zero disruption to the printer’s resolution. Its size, aesthetics and quiet operation make it appropriate for almost any setting: in an office or lab, on a manufacturing floor or in a home environment.
• Next-Generation Stereolythography: Stereolithographic printing is the gold standard in 3D printing. It’s a technique in which a laser beam is used to build up the computer-designed 3D structure, layer by layer, from a liquid polymer that hardens on contact with laser light.
• Single strand laser beam, virtually no distortion: OWL Nano takes traditional stereolithography to a higher level. Unlike other stereolithographic printers, which bounce a laser beam off mirrors before reaching the voxel, the OWL Nano positions its laser source just centimeters from the voxel. This decreases beam distortion and allows the highly tuned, single strand laser to focus on an area as small as 1/10th of a micron.
• Perpendicular printing: The OWL Nano’s laser maintains a perfect perpendicular position below the object it is forming, which creates a more balanced 3D print.

http://oldworldlabs.com/product/owl-nano/

From Fusematic page:

Meet the next generation of Maker’s Tool Works 3D printers. The Fusematic 3D printer is smaller, faster, and more affordable than the MendelMax 2, but made with the same commitment to quality that you have come to expect from MTW.
The Fusematic 3D printer was designed from the ground up for simplicity and reliability. A low part count, linear rails on all axes, and high-reliability electronics are just a few of the elements that set the Fusematic apart. And the electronics are all fully enclosed inside the base, making the Fusematic an excellent choice for schools and office environments.

Faster, Easier Assembly
The machined case with integrated assembly guides makes alignment easy.
Linear rails on all axes.
Preassembled print controller with a pre-configured downloadable firmware for nearly plug-and-play electronics
Keyed connectors prevent the most common electronic problems like shorts and assembly errors, and integrated fuses prevent serious damage in the event something still goes wrong.

Improved Design
The Fusematic 3D printer’s electronics are fully enclosed, which greatly reduces the possibility of injury or electrical malfunction.
The Bowden-style extruder makes the Fusematic 3D printer’s carriage lighter, giving better print quality at higher speeds.
Tuning and calibration is easy and requires no special skills.
The included RAMBo control electronics have nearly foolproof assembly and legendary reliability.

Transportable
A user-added printable handle can be attached to the top plate to make it as easy as possible to transport.
The electronics are fully enclosed within the base, so there are fewer loose wires to snag during transport.
Rugged steel and aluminum construction.

Technical Specifications

• Stylish black and silver components.
• Build area: 200 x 225 x 200 mm, 8 x 9 x 8 inches
• Full size of machine: 300 x 410 x 400 mm
• Layer height: User-selectable, 100 – 300 microns
• Print volume: 9000 cc, 576 cubic inches
• PLA only with base version. PLA, ABS, and experimental materials like nylon and polycarbonate with the optional heated bed
• Shipping weight: Approximately 22 lbs
• Made in the USA with US and imported parts.

Fusematic 3d printer is priced at 799 USD.

http://www.makerstoolworks.com/fusematic-3d-printer/

First metal 3d printed gun. This will have impact on industry. There will certainly be exaggerated reaction from public and media with some unnecessary fear mongering.
All parts are DMLS printed except few springs and handles. DMLS machines are VERY expensive and guns like this one are probably produced since decades for various black markets by much cheaper low tech CNC machines.





From company press release:

Solid Concepts, a world leader in 3D Printing services, manufactures the world’s first 3D Printed Metal Gun.

Austin, TX – Solid Concepts, one of the world leaders in 3D Printing services, has manufactured the world’s first 3D Printed Metal Gun using a laser sintering process and powdered metals. The gun, a 1911 classic design, functions beautifully and has already handled 50 rounds of successful firing. It is composed of 33 17-4 Stainless Steel and Inconel 625 components, and decked with a Selective Laser Sintered (SLS) carbon-fiber filled nylon hand grip. The successful production and functionality of the 1911 3D Printed metal gun proves the viability of 3D Printing for commercial applications.
“We’re proving this is possible, the technology is at a place now where we can manufacture a gun with 3D Metal Printing,” says Kent Firestone, Vice President of Additive Manufacturing at Solid Concepts. “And we’re doing this legally. In fact, as far as we know, we’re the only 3D Printing Service Provider with a Federal Firearms License (FFL). Now, if a qualifying customer needs a unique gun part in five days, we can deliver.”
The metal laser sintering process Solid Concepts used to manufacture the 30+ gun components is one of the most accurate additive manufacturing processes available, and more than accurate enough to build the interchangeable and interfacing parts within the 1911 series gun. The gun proves the tight tolerances laser sintering can meet. Plus, 3D Printed Metal has less porosity issues than an investment cast part and better complexities than a machined part. The 3D Printed gun barrel sees chamber pressures above 20,000 psi every time it is fired. Solid Concepts chose to build the 1911 because the design is public domain.
“The whole concept of using a laser sintering process to 3D Print a metal gun revolves around proving the reliability, accuracy and usability of metal 3D Printing as functional prototypes and end use products,” says Firestone. “It’s a common misconception that 3D Printing isn’t accurate or strong enough, and we’re working to change people’s perspective.”
The 3D Printed metal gun proves that 3D Printing isn’t just making trinkets and Yoda heads. The gun manufactured by Solid Concepts debunks the idea that 3D Printing isn’t a viable solution or isn’t ready for mainstream manufacturing. With the right materials and a company that knows how to best program and maintain their machines, 3D printing is accurate, powerful and here to stay.

http://www.solidconcepts.com/news-releases/worlds-first-3d-printed-metal-gun-manufactured-solid-concepts/

Source:

http://www.youtube.com/user/solidconcepts?feature=watch


Update:

It was successfully tested with 500 rounds fired without failure.





Update 2 (21/12/2013):

They are selling them for 11900 USD per piece:

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2013/12/solid-concepts-selling-metal-3d-printed.html