This chapter provides details of AM application sectors. It starts with the status of the technology in the global economic market and goes on to discuss three leading application sectors, namely the healthcare, automotive and aerospace industries as well as applications relating to consumer goods. Empirical evidence and the status of AM implementation in these industries is thoroughly described. It also outlines the main advantages to each industry of adopting AM technologies. The chapter discusses other application sectors as well, including building and architecture, food, and pharmaceutical industries along with applications for education and research institutes.
Industries and Applications / Khorram Niaki, M.; Nonino, F.. - (2018), pp. 37-66. - SPRINGER SERIES IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING. [10.1007/978-3-319-56309-1_2].
Industries and Applications
Khorram Niaki M.Co-primo
;Nonino F.Co-primo
2018
Abstract
This chapter provides details of AM application sectors. It starts with the status of the technology in the global economic market and goes on to discuss three leading application sectors, namely the healthcare, automotive and aerospace industries as well as applications relating to consumer goods. Empirical evidence and the status of AM implementation in these industries is thoroughly described. It also outlines the main advantages to each industry of adopting AM technologies. The chapter discusses other application sectors as well, including building and architecture, food, and pharmaceutical industries along with applications for education and research institutes.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
