In the latest issue of Hot Press (out tomorrow) we look at how emerging 3D printing technology could drastically change industry in Ireland, but how it could also put unlicensed guns in the hands of the public.

"3D printing and digital manufacturing could potentially revolutionize the manufacturing sector in Ireland" Emer O'Daly of online start up FabAllThings tells Hot Press.

Industry experts are comparing this stage of the manufacturing industry to where personal computers were at in the '80s, and they predict exponential growth.

But with news last month of how a group in America have created the first completely 3D printed gun, should we approach with caution when it comes to this new and exciting industry?

Pick up the latest issue of Hot Press for our look into this extraordinary new technology, or order online.