# Key Discussion Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Log

* Microsoft released a new 3D printing format (3MF) with DRM capabilities, which was criticized, with a recommendation to support the alternative AMF format (http://amf.wikispaces.com/) instead.

* A discussion about CRISPR gene editing technology occurred, with questions about the difference between DNA sequences selected by guide RNA and sequences that are inserted, as well as concerns about the messiness of deletions.

* An ion mass spectrometer setup was shared (http://pearton.mse.ufl.edu/rgw/IV/IV-2/), which included technical and philosophical discussion about components occupying approximately 20ft by 35ft of floor space.

* A pyroelectric X-ray generator was mentioned (http://www.amptek.com/products/cool-x-pyroelectric-x-ray-generator/).

* A project about taking control of a 36-year-old NASA spacecraft using GNU radio was shared (http://www.dodgycoder.net/2015/05/taking-control-of-36-year-old-nasa.html).