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This book introduces readers to additive technology and its application in different business sectors. It explores the fundamental impact additive has on technology, particularly on operations, innovation, supply chains, the environment and customer relations. Subsequently, on the basis of a broad survey of the best technology adopters, it offers advice on how to enhance business value by implementing the technology in different industrial and commercial environments.
Additive manufacturing (AM) is a new area of manufacturing that has already brought about phenomenal changes to industry and business models. It affects nearly all aspects of the managerial and organizational thinking that was applied to conventional manufacturing. Currently, the technology is being adopted in manufacturing areas that involve high-value products with complex geometries, and small to medium production volumes. It boosts the productivity of new product development processes by slashing costs, reducingtime and promoting creativity and innovativeness. Further, it shrinks supply chains by bringing firms closer to their customers. This unique book offers abundant empirical and practical evidence confirming the value of this new technology.
List of contents
What is Additive Manufacturing.- Additive systems, processes and materials.- Industries and applications.- The value for Sustainability.- The value for business and manufacturing strategy.- The value for operations.- Evaluation of business and operations performances.- Implementation framework.
About the author
Mojtaba Khorram Niaki
Fabio Nonino
Summary
Presents case studies to enable readers to understand current and potential applications of additive manufacturing (AM)
Includes the technical and scientific background of AM as well as a discussion of the technology’s application in real business models
Provides business leaders with a guide to the selection and implementation of AM and the related supply and manufacturing processes in different industrial environments
