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Exploring the Integration of Additive Manufacturing: Lessons Learned and Success Factors of Use Cases
Mälardalen University, School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, Innovation and Product Realisation. (Production Development Research Group)
Mälardalen University, School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, Innovation and Product Realisation.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5963-2470
Mälardalen University, School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, Innovation and Product Realisation.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-7512-4425
2023 (English)In: Industrializing Additive Manufacturing. AMPA 2023 / [ed] Klahn, C., Meboldt, M., Ferchow, J., 2023, p. 423-439Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

The purpose of this paper is to present propositions for facilitating the integration of additive manufacturing (AM) for manufacturing companies in the heavy vehicle sectors based on identified success factors and lessons learned in use cases with different operational purposes. A case study was conducted that identified 42 retrospective use cases from three main sources highlighting seven different use case types with contributions from seven sectors representing 14 countries on four continents. Six success factors (technology infrastructure, relative advantage, organizational readiness, competitive pressure, expectations of market trends, and trading partner) and 20 lessons learned sorted into five dimensions (additive thinking, management aspects, practice makes perfect, AM acceptance, and AM experts) were identified in the use cases based on the analysis. Three propositions covering the three stages of integration were derived based on the identified success factors and lessons learned. These propositions should provide guidance on what managers need to be prepared for when integrating AM step-by-step. Integrating AM is no simple feat, and the propositions only scratch the surface since the complexity of AM runs deep both technically and managerially. Future research should investigate in-depth operational capabilities and, if applicable, dynamic capabilities to further enhance facilitating the integration of AM step-by-step.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2023. p. 423-439
Series
Springer Tracts in Additive Manufacturing, ISSN 2730-9576, E-ISSN 2730-9584
Keywords [en]
Industrial 3D printing, Adoption, Implementation, Facilitation, Manufacturing industry, Production development
National Category
Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
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URN: urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-60549DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-42983-5_28ISI: 000869718800044Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85201294835ISBN: 978-3-031-42982-8 (print)OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mdh-60549DiVA, id: diva2:1708214
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International Conference on Additive Manufacturing in Products and Applications, AMPA 2023
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XPRESAvailable from: 2022-11-03 Created: 2022-11-03 Last updated: 2024-08-28Bibliographically approved
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1. Facilitating the Integration of Additive Manufacturing in the Manufacturing Industry
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Facilitating the Integration of Additive Manufacturing in the Manufacturing Industry
2024 (English)Licentiate thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

Additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, is revolutionising the manufacturing industry by boosting business profits and enhancing their competitive edge. However, simply adopting and implementing AM technology is not enough. Manufacturing companies must inte-grate AM into their existing capabilities with which is a complex challenge. Therefore, the purpose of this thesis is to explore the integration of AM into the manufacturing industry by looking into what manufacturing companies find challenging and propose solutions to overcome the challenges. The research was conducted in collaboration with a global heavy vehicle manufacturer located in Sweden. The overall research methodology adopt-ed a longitudinal multiple case study. So far, three studies emerged, name-ly the Strategy and Tactics study, the Gearbox study, and the Learn from Others study. Several participants were engaged in the whole or parts of the longitudinal multiple case study including managers and engineers from different departments. The findings were analysed thematically, and several tactics were used for enhancing validity and reliability. The findings from this research suggested four AM integration challenges, namely ambiguous ownership, cognitive fixation, situational awareness, and manufacturing fixation. To overcome these challenges, four operational capabilities were suggested, namely AM use cases, AM creativity, AM collaboration, and AM operational practices. These findings were formulated into short-term and long-term essential actions, sorted throughout the AM integration process, and presented in a facilitation framework. Manufacturing companies need to be aware that AM integration is more complex in industrial settings and should seek support from other manufacturing companies and AM actors when necessary. The next steps is to evaluate and test the facilitation framework and map AM integration challenges and operational capabilities of critical heavy vehicle AM use cases.

Abstract [sv]

Additiv tillverkning (AT) är även allmänt känd som 3D-utskrift och revolutionerar tillverkningsindustrin genom att öka företagsvinster och förbättrar deras konkurrenskraft. Det räcker dock inte med att adoptera och implementera AT-teknik. Tillverkningsföretag måste integrera AT med deras befintliga förmågor, vilket är en komplex utmaning. Därför är syftet med denna avhandling att utforska integrationen av AT i tillverkningsindustrin. Detta genom att undersöka vad som är utmanande för tillverkningsföretag och föreslå lösningar för att övervinna utmaningarna. Forskningen har genomförts i samarbete med en global tillverkare av tunga fordon i Sverige. Den övergripande forskningsmetodiken antog en longitudinell multipel fallstudie. Hittills har tre studier antagits, nämligen Strategi- och Taktikstudien, Växellåda-studien och Lära sig av Andra studien. Flera deltagare inklusive chefer och ingenjörer från olika avdelningar var engagerade i hela eller delar av den longitudinella multipel fallstudien. Fynden från forskningen analyserades tematiskt och flera taktiker användes för att förbättra validitet och pålitlighet. Resultaten föreslog fyra AT-integreringsutmaningar, nämligen tvetydigt ägande, kognitiv fixering, situationsmedvetenhet och tillverkningsfixering. För att övervinna dessa utmaningar föreslogs fyra operativa förmågor, nämligen AT-användningsfall, AT-kreativitet, AT-samarbete och AT-operativa praxis. Dessa resultat formulerades till kortsiktiga och långsiktiga väsentliga åtgärder som sorterades genom hela AT-integrationsprocessen och presenterades i ett underlättande ramverk. Tillverkningsföretag måste vara medvetna om att AT-integration är mer komplex i industriella miljöer och bör söka stöd från andra tillverkningsföretag och AT-aktörer vid behov. Nästa steg är att utvärdera och testa det underlättande ramverket och kartlägga AT-integreringsutmaningar och operativa förmågor för kritiska AT-användningsfall för tunga fordon.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Eskilstuna: Mälardalen University, 2024
Series
Mälardalen University Press Licentiate Theses, ISSN 1651-9256 ; 365
National Category
Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics Other Mechanical Engineering
Research subject
Innovation and Design
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-68181 (URN)978-91-7485-675-0 (ISBN)
Presentation
2024-10-04, C3-003, Mälardalens universitet, Eskilstuna, 09:15 (English)
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Available from: 2024-08-21 Created: 2024-08-14 Last updated: 2024-09-13Bibliographically approved

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