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

Autorentext

Mojtaba Khorram Niaki Fabio Nonino

Inhalt

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.