Design and Manufacturing Implications of Additive Manufacturing

This article introduces the design and manufacturing implications of additive manufacturing (AM) on part characteristics as well as on design opportunities and on manufacturing practices, supply chains, and even business models. In addition, it describes how they relate to the fundamental nature of AM processes and discusses the characteristics and purposes of AM processes and the parts they fabricate.

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This article explores the impact of additive manufacturing on part characteristics, design opportunities, and manufacturing practices, as well as supply chains and business models. It delves into the relationship between these impacts and the fundamental nature of AM processes, discussing the characteristics and purposes of AM processes and the parts they produce.