“It is the best application of additive manufacturing: a serial produced product in which each one is individually different,” Dr. Ojeda told 3DPrint.com. “It is arguably the most exclusive and secure key.”
So, why does the Stealth Key work when other keys fail? It hides most of its mechanical security features internally. The hidden internal coding makes the Stealth Key unscannable. The company is calling its Stealth Key the first 3D printed metal key with hidden internal coding in the world.
“The Stealth key exists because 3D metal printing exists,” Dr. Ojeda told 3DPrint.com. “We are taking a centuries old industry of drilling holes in sheets of metal to 3D metal printing.”
- Anti-drill capabilities
- Security by code concealing
- Lock picking and bump resistant
- Can be combined with electronics
- Less than 2% material waste in key production
- Mass customization: each single key, with no extra cost, can be completely different
- Patent pending key uses no magnets, just a purely mechanical system
Interested? There are three ways to get your hands on the newly launched Stealth Key. First, the Stealth Key system is available for a limited amount of pilot customers that have high security profiles; the company notes that they are still looking for three additional “medium volume pilot customers for 2017.” You can also answer a four-question survey for a chance to win the first edition of the Stealth system.
Finally, anyone can pre-order the UrbanAlps Stealth Padlock, which comes equipped with two Stealth Keys. This heavy-duty padlock costs 970€ and is, according to UrbanAlps, the most secure and beautiful padlock ever released. It has a shrouded shackle, to avoid cut attacks, and the housing and shackle material are both made of stainless steel. The Stealth Padlock is available for international shipping. But order fast, because there are only one thousand units available this year.
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