Sustainable Frugal Design Using 3D Printing

Gibson, Ian; Shukla, Abhijeet

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“…Among very few studies Maric et al (2016) suggest that 3D printing itself could be viewed as a frugal technology. In a book chapter Gibson and Shukla (2016) put forward that 3D printing offers the possibility for more eco‐friendly and frugal solutions through the localisation of supply chains. Elsewhere, there is some literature that briefly references 3D printing and frugal innovation (Radjou and Euchner, 2016; Agarwal et al, 2017) and Smith et al (2013) list frugal innovation as a theory that could help to conceptualise grassroots digital fabrication.…”

Section: Literature On Frugal Innovationmentioning

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Frugal innovation in a crisis: the digital fabrication maker response to COVID‐19

Corsini¹,

Dammicco²,

Moultrie³

2020

R & D Management

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The rapid spread of COVID‐19 has led to a global shortfall in essential items, turning many countries into resource‐constrained environments. In response, an unprecedented number of do‐it‐yourself hobbyists (i.e. makers) have started to use digital fabrication tools to produce critical items. These bottom‐up communities are mobilising as part of a global movement to produce innovative solutions to much‐needed items, such as face masks, face shields and ventilators. As these individuals tackle widespread resource constraints, the conceptual lens of frugal innovation becomes highly relevant to study how these solutions developed. Frugal innovation is a type of resource‐constrained innovation that refers to the practice of doing more with less, for more people. In this study, we present two instrumental case studies of maker projects that use digital fabrication to tackle COVID‐19. The first case study is from Italy (a High Income Country) and the second is from India (a Lower Middle Income Country). We analyse the frugality of these cases and highlight their similar approaches. In doing so, we suggest that current theories of frugal innovation can be expanded to new geographical and technological contexts. We put forward that frugal innovation is an important strategy in crisis response beyond emerging markets and that digital fabrication can be considered as an important frugal innovation enabler, both in its ability to produce frugal solutions and to support distributed networks of innovation actors. This study advances knowledge on how frugal innovation unfolds in the Maker movement. It is among one of the first studies to connect the domains of makers and frugal innovation, and the paper concludes by identifying several promising areas for further research.

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Section: Literature On Frugal Innovationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Frugal innovation in a crisis: the digital fabrication maker response to COVID‐19

Corsini¹,

Dammicco²,

Moultrie³

2020

R & D Management

105

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“…Chen and lee (2017) and Tiwari et al (2017) Re-designing business and trade models with the aim of reducing cost and integrating limited customers sources Zeschky et al (2011) Developing knowledge and education, supporting basic and academic research and developing knowledge tanks Rosca et al (2017), Thun (2018), Altmann and Engberg (2016), Soni and Krishnan (2014) and Krishnan and Prashantham (2019) Developing infrastructures by the help of government and managers' support and using foreign investment Sood and Szyf (2011) and Thun (2018) Information technology, mobile applications, information and communications technology advanced tools, cost effective information systems, innovation technology (with the aim of receiving customer and market information and needs and their feedback), using web-based technologies, added fact tools, digital and virtual factories, knowledge-based programs, simulation tools and analysis for developing technology-based services to support products Amankwah-Amoah et al Three-dimensional printer for design and other prototyping software Gibson and Shukla (2016) Modular manufacturing and dividing complex systems to independent and inter-connected elements that can be considered as practical, logical, physical and organizational functions and managers' support in applying such approach Pisoni et al (2018) and Belkadi et al (2018) Designing and manufacturing with the aims of resolving social and environmental problems regarding environmental pollutions Rosca et al (2017) Recruiting women and supporting their employment Vossenberg (2018) Employing young apprentices Morciano and Merico (2017) High production volume, scalability and reduction of profit margin Rosca et al (2017) and Hossain (2018) Respecting copyright and trying to register products Srivastava (2018) Developing a suitable brand and protecting existing brands Konrad and Wangler (2018) Forming customer behavior by recognizing low consumption customers and buyers of low consuming products Cros (2018) Emphasizing on customer orientation and evaluating customer feedback using social networks, meetings with some of the customers and receiving their suggestions and recommendations Gupta et al (2018) Table I.…”

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Frugal innovation enablers: a comprehensive framework

Niroumand

Shahin

Naghsh

et al. 2020

IJIS

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Purpose This paper aims to propose a framework for the dimensions of frugal innovation enablers in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach A mixed research approach has been applied. First, by a comprehensive literature review, the most important factors influencing frugal innovation have been identified. Then, an interview has been conducted with 18 experts who were selected by snowball sampling method. In the next step, all identified variables have been modified in a questionnaire with 48 factors, which were distributed to 200 employees and managers of SMEs in the home appliance manufacturing industry of Isfahan province, who were selected by non-random sampling. Data has been analyzed using SPSS-25 software for exploratory factor analysis. Findings Findings indicated that the most important enablers of frugal innovation are world-class design, human aspect, marketing, support, knowledge, social aspect, prototyping, cultural aspect, environmental aspect, distinct brand creation, core functions focus, local R&D, cost-cutting business model and low-cost production. Practical implications The proposed framework provides an effective basis to managers and decision-makers in the field of frugal innovation to evaluate their capabilities in implementing frugal innovation, the results of which are helpful in developing a roadmap for achieving frugal innovation in SMEs and particularly in home appliance manufacturing companies. Originality/value The comprehensive framework of this study has not been applied, developed or studied in the literature. The proposed framework provides new insights for future studies on the subject of frugal innovation, e.g. investigating the influence of frugal innovation on frugal innovation performance.

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Sustainable Development Goals Enabled by Additive Manufacturing: A Design Perspective

Romani

Levi

Rognoli

2023

Springer Series in Design and Innovation

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The human exploitation of resources is currently exceeding the real possibilities of the planet. New sustainable models of consumption and production have been implemented in the last years to limit the impact of human activities, i.e., the definition of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015. Design and digital technology can potentially foster the achievement of these goals, although their real contribution to this transition has not been defined yet. This paper aims to investigate the link between additive manufacturing technologies and design for sustainability for the achievement of the 17 United Nations SDGs. After a preliminary review of the goals and the theoretical framework, the most relevant case studies from the practical context were selected to deepen the investigation. Three matrixes were then created to detect the possible interconnections with the SDGs and the key aspects of the theoretical framework. Potential links were found with 15 of the 17 SDGs. Accessible additive manufacturing technologies can foster sustainable models, especially within local scales and communities. Designers can be seen as facilitators or creators of this transition from a practical point of view, fostering behavioral change towards more sustainable models.

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Sustainable Frugal Design Using 3D Printing

Cited by 4 publications

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Frugal innovation in a crisis: the digital fabrication maker response to COVID‐19

Frugal innovation in a crisis: the digital fabrication maker response to COVID‐19

Frugal innovation enablers: a comprehensive framework

Sustainable Development Goals Enabled by Additive Manufacturing: A Design Perspective

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