3D Printing: A Revolutionary Process for Industry Applications

3D Printing: A Revolutionary Process for Industry Applications is a comprehensive guide that provides insights and skills for Chief Engineers to use 3D printing technology to solve manufacturing problems in various industries. It covers key areas such as manufacturing supply,the lifecycle of 3D printing,cost drivers,and influences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology

3D printing is a revolutionary process that has already been adopted by some companies in various industries. This book provides guidance on critical areas such as manufacturing supply and traces the lifecycle of 3D printing, as well as cost drivers and influences. The author, who has extensive experience in leading engineering firms, has compiled an industry-by-industry guide to the potentials of 3D printing for large-scale manufacturing and engineering.

The book covers a wide range of skills and insights that a Chief Engineer would need to address complex manufacturing problems in the real world using 3D printing technology. As 3D printing is a rapidly growing area with the potential to transform industries, the potential for large-scale adoption involves complex systems crossing engineering disciplines.

To utilize 3D printing to solve manufacturing problems in this context, an array of expertise and knowledge about technology, suppliers, the uses of 3D printing by industry, the 3D printing lifecycle, and cost drivers must be assembled. This book accomplishes that by introducing 3D printing technology with specific references to 18 industry sectors.

The book begins by providing an overview of 3D printing technology, including its history, applications, and benefits. It then delves into the manufacturing supply chain, discussing the challenges and opportunities that 3D printing presents. The author provides guidance on critical areas such as material selection, design optimization, and production planning, using case studies and examples from real-world applications.

The book also traces the lifecycle of 3D printing, from the initial design and prototyping stages to the final production and distribution. It explores the cost drivers and influences that affect the affordability and scalability of 3D printing, including hardware, software, materials, and labor. The author discusses strategies for optimizing costs and improving efficiency in 3D printing production.

In addition to providing technical guidance, the book also offers insights into the business and cultural aspects of 3D printing. It discusses the challenges and opportunities that companies face when adopting 3D printing, including the need for collaboration, change management, and training. The author provides advice on how to successfully integrate 3D printing into existing business processes and strategies for leveraging 3D printing to create new products and services.

Overall, 3D Printing: A Revolutionary Process for Industry Applications is a comprehensive and practical guide to the potentials of 3D printing for large-scale manufacturing and engineering. It is an essential resource for Chief Engineers, manufacturing professionals, and anyone interested in exploring the future of manufacturing technology.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323994637