Use of 3D Printing to Bypass Nuclear Export Controls
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Authors
Center on Contemporary Conflict
Christopher, Grant
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2016-10
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Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School
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en_US
Abstract
This project will assess the likelihood of 3D printers being used to circumvent
existing control regimes related to the nuclear fuel cycle. The project lead will
investigate the impact of additive manufacturing on nuclear nonproliferation and
the possibility of using off-the-shelf 3D printers to produce parts for centrifuges
and other nuclear-fuel cycle relevant components. This research will provide
important information for the global arms control community and academics
concerned with nuclear proliferation pathways and will be valuable for academics
and industry as they seek to understand the future uses for, and the potential need
for restrictions on, 3D manufacturing.
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Report
Description
Performer: Kings College London
Project Lead: Grant Christopher
Project Cost: $104,486
FY16–17
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1 p.