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The Stealth Key, invented by Alejandro Ojeda, is a unique security key that utilizes 3D metal printing technology.[1] Unlike traditional keys, the mechanical security features of the Stealth Key are concealed within its design, making it challenging to duplicate.[2][3][4][5] The key's locking mechanism differs from conventional lock and key systems through use of levers instead of more common pin-tumbler locking systems.[1][vague]
 The Stealth key and a transparent view below showing its internal mechanical security features | |
| Type | Mechanical security key |
|---|---|
| Inventor | Alejandro Ojeda |
| Inception | January 2017 at Intersec Dubai, UAE |
| Manufacturer | UrbanAlps AG |
| Website | www |
History
The concept of the Stealth Key emerged as a response to the increasing accessibility of 3D printers and scanners in the consumer market around the early 2010s.[6] This rendered traditional key duplication methods and patent protection ineffective.[7] Consequently, individuals were able to duplicate security keys,[8][9][10] and companies even offered key duplication services using smartphone images.[11][12]
Manufacturing of keys
Unlike most keys, which are produced through key blank stamping and subsequent hole drilling,[13] the Stealth Key is manufactured by 3D printing a metal alloy into the desired key shape.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b WO 2015051475
- ^ "Diebe können heute Schlüssel einfach mit 3-D-Druckern kopieren". az Aargauer Zeitung (in Swiss High German). 26 October 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ Yusuf, Bulent (2017-04-17). "Stealth Key is a 3D Printed Security Key that Can't Be Copied". All3DP. Retrieved 2022-10-04.
- ^ a b "A 3D-printed key that can't be copied". The Economist. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ Marc Kowalsky (2 December 2016). "Die kopiersicheren Schlüssel von UrbanAlps". Bilanz (in Swiss High German). Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ "Print me a Stradivarius". The Economist. 10 February 2011.
- ^ Greenberg, Andy. "MIT Students Release Program To 3D-Print High Security Keys". Forbes. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ^ Greenberg, Andy. "These 3-D Printed Skeleton Keys Can Pick High-Security Locks in Seconds". WIRED. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ^ Greenberg, Andy. "This App Lets Anyone 3-D Print 'Do-Not-Duplicate' Keys". WIRED. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ^ Greenberg, Andy. "Lockpickers 3-D Print TSA Master Luggage Keys From Leaked Photos". WIRED.
- ^ Greenberg, Andy. "The App I Used to Break Into My Neighbor's Home". WIRED.
- ^ Hiltzik, Michael (28 July 2014). "Finally! An app to turn the ordinary person into a criminal". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Pulford, Graham (2007). High-security mechanical locks : an encyclopedic reference. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann. ISBN 9780750684378.