Guest editorial

Ortt, Roland

doi:10.1108/jmtm-10-2016-0134

Cited by 9 publications

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“…AM may drive radical changes in how manufacturing industries and societies operate (Ortt, 2016). AM is not a single technology, but a set of several—all at different stages of development—enabling the use of various materials and different levels of output quality (Ford et al , 2016).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Different AM technologies exist; they all are relevant manufacturing innovations, and all require that firms exert effort for their adoption to be useful for businesses. Although AM technology has existed for almost three decades, academic research on it from the perspective of business and supply chains has only begun recently and is still in an emerging, exploratory phase (Ortt, 2016).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Most recent studies have shown that AM is used in niche applications alongside traditional large-scale manufacturing technologies (Ortt, 2016; Rylands et al , 2016). SMEs’ role in the future of AM may be even larger than that of bigger global players (Rogers et al , 2016) because SMEs adopting AM may be capable of transforming themselves into direct digital supercenters (Sasson and Johnson, 2016).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Adopting additive manufacturing in SMEs: exploring the challenges and solutions

Martinsuo

Luomaranta

2018

JMTM

103

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Purpose Adopting additive manufacturing (AM) can be challenging, especially in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and as part of the supply chains of larger firms. The purpose of this paper is to explore SMEs’ perspectives on the adoption of AM in their specific supply chain positions. The paper develops new knowledge on the challenges SMEs face across the supply chain and the actions they need to promote the adoption of AM. Design/methodology/approach An exploratory interview-based research design is used. In total, 17 interviews were conducted and analyzed in four types of SMEs in their specific positions in AM supply chains. The challenges of adopting AM were mapped, and actions to promote AM adoption were identified. Findings SMEs in different supply chain positions experience different challenges when adopting AM. Strategic and operative actions are suggested as key solutions to overcome the challenges. The benefits of AM on a large scale will be achieved only if the broader supply chain adopts AM technology and experiences its benefits. Research limitations/implications The research is limited by its single-country context, its focus on SMEs, and the selection of early-phase AM-adopter firms. The findings imply a need to understand AM adoption as a shared concern and systemic innovation in the supply chain, instead of just a firm-specific implementation task. Practical implications The findings offer a framework for categorizing AM adoption challenges and propose ways to overcome the challenges of adoption. Originality/value The study reveals that AM adoption is not only a technology issue, but also an issue of strategic, organizational and operational challenges across the supply chain. It shows that when adopting AM, SMEs face particular challenges and require specific solutions according to their supply chain position.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Adopting additive manufacturing in SMEs: exploring the challenges and solutions

Martinsuo

Luomaranta

2018

JMTM

103

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“…Disruptive technologies, such as AM, pose both a threat and offer opportunities to existing companies. Established value chains are affected, and new business models initiated (Amshoff et al , 2015; Ortt, 2016; Rylands et al , 2016). With AM, managers now can develop innovative business models (Rylands et al , 2016; Thiesse et al , 2015) and change, or even disrupt current models (Bogers et al , 2016).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Successful approaches for implementing additive manufacturing

Martens

Fan

Dwyer

2020

WJEMSD

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PurposeThe purpose of this qualitative, multiple-case study was to explore the successful strategies that managers of light and high-tech small and medium-sized manufacturing companies in the Netherlands, use to adopt additive manufacturing (AM) technology into their business models.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative, multiple-case study approach was used. The participants for this study consisted of executive-level managers of light and high-tech manufacturing companies in the Netherlands. Company documents were studied, and individual interviews were undertaken with participants to gain an understanding of the strategies they used to adopt AM technology into their business models.FindingsThree significant themes emerged from the data analysis: identify business opportunities for AM technology, experiment with AM technology and embed AM technology.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings of this study could be of advantage to industry leaders and manufacturing managers who are contemplating to adopt AM in their business models.Originality/valueThis study may contribute to the further proliferation of AM technology. Industry leaders may also gain a clearer understanding of the effects of 3DP on local employment. The results of the study may also work as a catalyst for increased awareness for manufacturing firm leaders who have not yet considered the opportunities and threats AM technology presents to their organizations.

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“…Various journals have published special issues focused on the potential effects of this emerging technology. The Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management published three special issues with guest editorials by Ortt (2016Ortt ( , 2017 and Hoerlsberger (2019). Technological Forecasting and Social Change published a special issue on the emergence and diffusion of 3D technologies (Ford et al, 2016).…”

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Additive manufacturing technologies and business models – a systematic literature review

Florén

Barth

Gullbrand

et al. 2020

JMTM

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PurposeThis paper reviews research on the intersection between additive manufacturing technologies (AMTs) and business models (BM). The purpose of the review is to synthesize past research for the benefit of researchers, to describe the dominant research themes and aggregated research questions and to identify research gaps in the literature.Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review of secondary data was conducted. The 288 publications in the review appeared in peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings papers and book chapters. All publications are listed in this paper by publication year and publication source. The review also distinguishes between empirical and non-empirical studies, describes methodological approaches and categorizes the publications by unit of analysis and by theme.FindingsResearch on the intersection between AMT and BM, which has increased significantly in the last three years, reflects firms' and industries' growing interest in digital manufacturing processes. This review identifies twelve dominant themes in the literature that contribute important insights to the field. Aggregated research questions are identified in each theme. Research advances and gaps are presented. Four themes relate directly to BM: (1) BM types, (2) BM and technology, (3) BM design and processes and (4) BM value and supply chains.Originality/valueThis review is the first systematic literature review on the intersection between AMT and BM. As such, the review provides a guide for researchers as they explore gaps in the research and develop research questions on an aggregated level. The review also supports users of such technologies as they review their business practices and models in the so-called Digital Revolution.

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Guest editorial

Cited by 9 publications

References 13 publications

Adopting additive manufacturing in SMEs: exploring the challenges and solutions

Adopting additive manufacturing in SMEs: exploring the challenges and solutions

Successful approaches for implementing additive manufacturing

Additive manufacturing technologies and business models – a systematic literature review

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