# Printed Crime Scene Models Hong Kong's Police Force Uses 3D Printing to Replicate Crime Scenes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-03-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crime-scene-model References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20170228-hong-kong-police-use-3d-printing-to-make-detailed-scale-replicas-of-crime-scenes.html) 3D printing is advantageous for quickly producing prototypes and initial mock-ups in the realm of [architecture and interior design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archaeological-complex-of-carmona), and the Hong Kong police are creating similar structures for the purposes of recreating highly accurate crime scene models. These built-to-scale [3D-printed crime scene replicas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secure-line-printers) are being used for investigations, trials and in court to help officials understand how crimes were committed and how they can be brought to justice. Constructing a model by hand could used to take up to a week, but with 3D printing, this task is greatly accelerated. Hong Kong's police department recently purchased [3D printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2s) specifically for this purpose. The use of these 3D-printed crime scene models is just one of the many ways that additive manufacturing is helping to create more time for professionals to dedicate their time and expertise to other work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3D Printing in Crime Scene Replication:** The use of 3D printing technology to create accurate crime scene models is disrupting the traditional methods of constructing models by hand, saving time and improving accuracy. - **Accelerated Crime Scene Investigations:** The use of 3D-printed crime scene replicas is speeding up investigations, trials, and court proceedings by providing officials with highly accurate and tangible visual aids. - **Additive Manufacturing in Forensic Analysis:** The application of additive manufacturing in creating detailed crime scene models is revolutionizing forensic analysis and improving the ability to understand and solve crimes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Law Enforcement and Forensics:** The use of 3D printing technology in crime scene replication presents opportunities for law enforcement agencies and forensic experts to enhance their investigative capabilities. - **3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing:** The demand for 3D printers and related services is expected to grow as more industries recognize the potential of additive manufacturing in various applications, including crime scene analysis. - **Legal and Court Systems:** The adoption of 3D-printed crime scene models in trials and courtrooms offers disruptive innovation opportunities for legal professionals, allowing for more effective presentations of evidence. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Storey 3D-Printed Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr3d.md) - [Unique 3D Printing Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-church.md) - [3D-Printed Tiled Ceramic Archways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delft-blue.md) - [3D-Printed Home Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiny-house-lux.md) - [Full-Size 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-size-3d-printer.md) - [Compact 3d-Printed Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-lux.md) - [Industrial-Grade 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lcd-3d-printer.md) - [3D-Printed Sturdy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobod.md) - [Fully Recyclable 3D-Printed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biohome3d.md)