The Role of Additive Manufacturing in Improving Resource Efficiency and Sustainability

Despeisse, Mélanie; Ford, Simon

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-22759-7_15

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“…From a practical view it means that in the fabric of the future R&D and manufacturing are merging. Manufacturers must be aware that the future is toward a hybrid product line that blends complementary mass production and mass customized objects [13]. Among the several numerical methods elaborated to manage inventory, deliveries and in general SC issues, the research aims to present briefly some patterns that were addressed to the AM context.…”

Section: Further Implications Towards the Adoption Of Am Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Contribution of Additive Manufacturing Systems to Supply Chain

Shah

Mattiuzza

Ganji

et al. 2017

2017 International Conference on Industrial Engineering, Management Science and Application (ICIMSA)

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Abstract-The current economic pressures have been challenging manufacturing SMEs that play a complicated role in the Supply Chain (SC); and innovation in the manufacturing supply chain which requires new approaches and technologies. Additive Manufacturing (AM) is considered by research studies as pioneering and disruptive technology that can drive such a transformation. This paper is aimed at investigating in what measures can additive manufacturing techniques adopted as an opportunity for the supply chain in SMEs. Initially, the literature review looks into needs and challenges of SMEs in the SC identifying solutions and strategies. The research further analyses AM's impact on the supply chain, evaluating benefits and drawbacks that AM delivers in this context. IT aims to examine the use of strategic maps, analytical tools and suitable tactical paths to implement and integrate this technology within supply chain. The paper describes the potential effects of the open sources networks and hence argues that a gradual integration of AM with traditional technologies is a plausible way for small manufacturers. However, there are several innovative approaches, and this scenario is rapidly evolving. Material and machines costs reduction could deliver significant changes. Therefore, further and updated investigations from a supply chain perspective are recommended, especially looking at practical cases and examples for this study within this context.

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Section: Further Implications Towards the Adoption Of Am Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Contribution of Additive Manufacturing Systems to Supply Chain

Shah

Mattiuzza

Ganji

et al. 2017

2017 International Conference on Industrial Engineering, Management Science and Application (ICIMSA)

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“…Lipson and Kurman [10] states that the number of small numbers of unique, constantly changing high margin products, 3D printed production represents an evolutionary leap forward. Kohtala [11] describes that SLS allows small batches at the same cost per piece and customization of each piece or batch to an extent that industrial manufacturing can never reach. When compared to mass production processes, digital manufacturing has the potential to reduce material, waste and energy, at least for small batches and may mitigate negative impacts connected to supply chains.…”

Section: A Current Status Of 3d Food Printing Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

State of the Art of Sustainability in 3D Food Printing

Otcu

Ramundo

Terzi

2019

2019 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation (ICE/ITMC)

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3D Printing or Additive Manufacturing (AM) has become an emerging trend in global production area with a wide range of application fields. The increasing number of the concepts indicates the opportunity to address the needs and challenges of AM in both food industry and global scale. The technological, resource and industrial aspects of 3D Food Printing have the potentialities to enable to 'print' highly customized food, not just about the shape, but also about the structure, texture, flavor, taste, nutritional value, new edible alternatives and specific formulations for different choices, where the individual meals become possible. Anyway, the increasing importance of global concerns push towards the consideration if the value of the printed meal and 3D Printing itself can be sustainable and how. Whereas several studies claim to address the sustainability of 3Dfood printing, it is not clear yet what is the state of the art of 3D Food Printing within the sustainability intersection of economic, environmental and social pillars. Starting from the presentation of the available current approaches and practices, the paper provides a holistic outlook of the topic, shows the parameters that impact the sustainability of the technology and propose the improvements to be applied for completing the sustainability view and to achieve the 3D food printing full potential.

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“…Manufactures can create innovative structures using layer-by-layer growth, as well as recycling plastic waste for new applications. [6]…”

Section: Future Healthcarementioning

confidence: 99%