Advances in manufacturing using 3D printing - a managerial perspective. Issue 3 (2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chen, Tin-Chih Toly; Wang, Yu-Cheng
• Is Part Of: International journal of internet manufacturing and services. Volume 4:Issue 3(2017)
• Page Start: 161
• Page End: 169
• Publication Date: 2017
• Subjects: 3D printing -- ubiquitous manufacturing -- lean enterprise management -- globalisation -- deglobalisation -- mass customisation; Computer integrated manufacturing systems -- Periodicals; Internet -- Periodicals; 670.2854678
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1751-6048

Abstract

3D printing is introducing revolutionary changes to manufacturing. The prevalent 3D printers connected by the internet form a ubiquitous environment in which customers can easily access a nearby 3D printing facility, a phenomenon creating considerable business opportunities. However, some management issues on 3D printing for manufacturing were less frequently discussed, constituting a motive for this study. In this study, seven issues on the management of 3D technologies for manufacturing, including database management, trademark, copyright, and data security protection, business (including e-commerce) innovation, ubiquitous manufacturing, lean enterprise management, and globalisation and deglobalisation, are discussed.