The Rise of Industrial 3D-Printing The role of Industrial 3D-Printing in business and how the technologies can disrupt and empower new manufacturing, distribution and business models - here and now

• Main Author: Tell, Philip von (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: United State Rocket Diesel 2017
• Subjects: Three-dimensional printing
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• Physical Description: 229 pages illustrations 23 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references
• ISBN: 9781520968278

The book describes the benefits and disadvantages of Industrial 3D-Printing for business and explains how the technologies have advanced from their origin in rapid prototyping to becoming a production, manufacturing and business solution. A series of case studies from different industries and sectors are presented, illustrating how companies already today use and gain value from Industrial 3D-Printing. The book continues to explain why Industrial 3D-Printing is likely to grow in adoption and use, and more importantly, why these digital fabrication technologies are considered disruptive and game-changing. The Rise of Industrial 3D-Printing has been written to serve as a reference and starting point for business owners, investors, managers and decision-makers interested in understanding what Industrial 3D-Printing is and what the technologies can do. Published in 2017 the book brings forward some of the latest findings and news to draw time relevant conclusions based on the latest trends and events. The book provides its readers with: A description of what 3D-Printing, Additive Manufacturing and Industrial 3D-Printing are (technologies, materials, costs, capabilities). An understanding of the advantages, opportunities, disadvantages and challenges of Industrial 3D-Printing from a business and strategy perspective. 40+ case studies and examples of companies using and gaining value from Industrial 3D-Printing. An explanation of why Industrial 3D-Printing is considered disruptive. A description of the major trends pushing the advancement and adoption of Industrial 3D-Printing. An understanding of why business owners, managers and decision makers should take a look at Industrial 3D-Printing.