Forerunner 3D Printing (F3DP) is a pioneer in the 3D printed firearm industry. With special licenses that allow it to manufacture and test guns, including automatic weapons, the company navigates the complex waters of 3D printing for the firearms industry. In an interview with 3DPrint.com, founder Paul DeWys sheds light on the technology and the regulatory environment surrounding 3D printed firearms.
Catering primarily to military, law enforcement, and firearms manufacturers—expressly not selling to civilians—the company focuses on job shop and low-volume production services. Its arsenal of 3D printing technologies is vast, including stereolithography (SLA), HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), Stratasys PolyJet, fused deposition modeling (FDM), selective laser sintering (SLS), and Carbon’s continuous liquid interface production (CLIP). Beyond printing, the company offers various part…
