Self production economy
13 important questions on Self production economy
The self-production economy, AM, can impact sustainability, circularity and inclusivity. How can it impact sustainability?
Extending product life cycle
Reconfiguration of the value chain
How can the self-production economy, AM, impact inclusivity?
* Co-creation (blue and red ocean oriented)
* Complex management (because complex network)
* HRM "its a mans world"
What are the barriers regarding inclusivity of AM?
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How does AM, self-production economy, transform economy?
* New management
* New local supply chains
* New regulation standards
Regarding business models, online file sharing and conventional sales challes can be distinguished, and existing and new business models can be distinguished. Elaborate on the new business models and scale them in the correct box:
- Market explorer
- Service provider
- Content provider
- Mass customizer
Use AM for additional sales channel of data files.
service provider; Existing business model, conventional sales channel
Small batches of products in existing assortments
Content provider; New business model, online file sharing
Manufacturers become content providers, branding of files.
Mass customizer; new business model, conventional sales funnel
Production of customized products. Build-to-order
What is the difference between subtractive machining and AM?
AM builds layer by layer products.
What determines the line in the Gartner hype you follow? (trend line)
What is AF (additive fabrication)?
Petrovic et al (2011) discuss Additive layered manufacturing, and the sectors of industrial application. What is additive layered manufacturing and of which two process steps does the technological process exists?
Coating refers to the material that is laid of the working surface forming a thin layer.
Fusing refers to printing the part slice. This is done using light.
Why does ALM unlocks design potential?
What are the two broad categories? (Additive technologies)
- Polymer processing
- Metal processing
One of the challenges is he stair stepping effect. What is this?
What are important elements for assessing the impact of 3D printing on transport and transport-related challenges?
- City-level hubs are the most likely locations for 3D printers, because they can coordinate material flows and gather expertise
- Mass-individualisation and personification dictates the needs for 3D printers
- Distribution networks will be organised more efficiently, less empty vehicles, but raw materials still need shipping
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