The 3D printing for technical operations course has specifically been designed for technical operations practitioners, law enforcement officers and digital forensic examiners operating in an increasingly complex technological landscape. 3D printing is both a powerful investigative tool and a significant security challenge. As this technology continues to rapidly evolve, understanding its capabilities, applications, and implications has become essential for technical surveillance practitioners as well as public safety professionals. Recent global conflicts have demonstrated how 3D printing technology combined with consumer electronics can create sophisticated weapon systems and tactical equipment.

Topics covered include basic safety practices, 3D printing workflows, common terminology, filament types and applications, free and paid slicing software, 3D model acquisition, introduction to computer-aided design (CAD) and Autodesk Fusion, 3D printing digital forensic artifacts, free and paid CAD software suites, practical applications for law enforcement and technical surveillance, and printer maintenance and troubleshooting.