{"product_id":"the-business-of-additive-manufacturing-9781032505725","title":"The Business of Additive Manufacturing","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, has been around for almost 40 years, few people know how it actually works and the huge impact and benefits it offers. This book explains what AM is, using business theories to explain and illustrate why AM is increasingly being used across industries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book translates complex engineering technology into relevant managerial terminology, using real-world examples from industries such as apparel, construction and transportation. It provides an introduction into the technical background of AM before expanding on the applications, opportunities and challenges to business models. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffering a unique managerial perspective, this book is aimed primarily at a scholarly audience and those researching across business disciplines, including technology management, manufacturing, production and operations management. It can also be used in emerging business courses on AM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 1: Manufacturing in the 21st century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShift to services \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRise of developing countries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReality of manufacturing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndustry 4.0\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditive manufacturing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStructure of the book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 2: Additive Manufacturing or 3D Printing: seven types\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComparing ‘traditional’ and AM\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterial extrusion (MEX)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVAT Photopolymerization (VPP)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePowder bed fusion (PBF)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterial jetting (MJT) and binder jetting (BJT)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirected energy deposition (DED) and sheet lamination (SHL)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombination\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConcluding remarks on AM technology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 3: The AM Business Case I: Comparing AM and TM Characteristics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProcess choice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical capabilities – molds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapabilities and performance objectives\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCost\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuality\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTime\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlexibility\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInnovation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSustainability\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe case for desktop 3D printers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 4: The spread of AM Technology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnology and the economy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdoption and diffusion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdoption of the high technology: AM\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 5: The AM Business Case II: Across the Value Chain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivering value \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe client order decoupling point and service\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrative example\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 6: Apparel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is being 3D printed in apparel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerformance: why AM printing is used for apparel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow apparel is 3D printed: use of AM technology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere apparel is 3D printed: AM in the apparel value chain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiffusion and challenges of AM in apparel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 7: Construction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is being 3D printed in construction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerformance: why AM printing is used for construction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow: AM technologies used in construction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere AM is used in the construction value chain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiffusion and challenges of AM in construction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 8: Food\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is being 3D printed in the food industry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerformance: why AM printing is used for food\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow food is 3D printed: use of AM technology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere AM is used in the food value chain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiffusion and challenges of AM in the food industry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 9: Medical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is being 3D printed in the medical field\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerformance: why AM is used in the medical field\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAM methods that are used for medical applications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere in the medical value chain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiffusion and challenges of medical AM\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 10: Transport\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is being 3D printed related to transport\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerformance: why AM printing is used in transportation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAM methods that are used for transportation applications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere in the transportation value chain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiffusion and challenges of AM in transportation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 11: Technological developments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardware\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoftware and digital files\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct quality\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery time\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 12: Sustainability developments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRenewable resources\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimization of resource usage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSource reduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecycling, reuse and repair\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegeneration, recovery, remanufacturing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurification, end-of-pipe and degradation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelationships between natural eco systems\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAM and sustainability\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 13: Legal developments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLegal issues with products\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLegality of processes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSafety\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScams involving AM\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 14: Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eREFERENCES\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eINDEX\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019093639511,"sku":"9781032505725","price":128.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032505725.jpg?v=1750779282","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-business-of-additive-manufacturing-9781032505725","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}