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The changing face of additive manufacturing

journal contribution
posted on 2017-01-01, 00:00 authored by Ian GibsonIan Gibson
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to discuss the current state-of-the-art in additive manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D printing, from the business perspectives. The primary drivers behind the development of the associated technologies are considered along with features that limit growth. Design/methodology/approach - The approach is a personal perspective, based on approximately 25-years study of the development of the associated technologies and applications. Findings - The discussion has found that the technology is still growing healthily, but with an understanding that there are numerous application areas that should be considered separately. Some areas are significantly more mature than others and success in some areas does not guarantee success in others. Originality/value - This viewpoint has been prepared for the current state-of-the-art and can be compared with earlier viewpoints to see how things may have changed in the past. This should be of value to those interested to explore how the technology has developed in recent times and how it may move into the future.

History

Journal

Journal of manufacturing technology management

Volume

28

Pagination

10-17

Location

Bingley, Eng.

ISSN

1741-038X

Language

eng

Publication classification

C Journal article, C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal

Copyright notice

2017, Emerald Publishing Limited

Issue

1

Publisher

Emerald Publishing Limited