The emergence of new networked business models from technology innovation: an analysis of 3-D printing design enterprises

Abstract

Technology does not have intrinsic value: obtaining competitive advantage from it and transforming it into profits requires a business model based on the application of competencies and dynamic capabilities, and the ability to select and apply appropriate resources. Innovative 3-D printing technology appears to be dependent on a new business model based on the ability to structure and integrate creative inputs, crowdsourcing processes, and market distribution networks. This new business model is being used by design enterprises that employ 3-D printing technology in order to enrich their service portfolio or to inaugurate completely new business lines. This paper analyzes how the use of new 3-D printing technology in design enterprises is coupled with proper business model components. Through a qualitative analysis of three cases - Quirky, i.materialise and Fab-Lab - the authors develop four propositions on a number of factors that contribute to business model effectiveness in design ventures using 3-D printing technology

Business model innovation: towards a conceptual framework

“…BM's degree of innovativeness (Bucherer et al, 2012). Furthermore, specific BM have been proposed for certain industries or situations (see Figure 14), which was the focus of a large number of papers from our sample (Cautela, Pisano, & Pironti, 2014;Cucculelli & Bettinelli, 2015;De Regge et al, 2015;Kindstrom & Kowalkowski, 2014;March-Chorda, YaguePerales, & Seoane-Trigo, 2009;Richter, 2013;Ritala, Golnam, & Wegmann, 2014;Sabatier, Mangematin, & Rousselle, 2010;Sibinda, 2008;Solaimani, Guldemond, & Bouwman, 2013;Sorescu, Frambach, Singh, Rangaswamy, & Bridges, 2011;Storbacka, 2011;Visnjic Kastalli, Van Looy, & Neely, 2013;Warnier, Weppe, & Lecocq, 2013;Wells & Seitz, 2005;Wilson & Post, 2013;Wirtz, Schilke, & Ullrich, 2010). However, resulting BMs are not validation of a conceptual BM, but exploratory endeavours, which limits their potential deductive role and it is a sign of inefficiency.…”

“…If aiming to research a specific industry, we suggest to search BMI research in that specific area (Cautela et al, 2014;De Regge et al, 2015;Kindstrom & Kowalkowski, 2014;Solaimani et al, 2013), and validating models that have already been validated in that area. If looking for barriers (Chesbrough, 2010) and enablers (Andries & Debackere, 2006Aspara et al, 2013;Bicen & Johnson, 2015;Pateli & Giaglis, 2005), there is also interesting research that has been published.…”

The Influence of 3D Printing on Global Container Multimodal Transport System

“…But 3DP features will allow more consumers to participate in the manufacturing of products, called "prosumer. " Cautela et al (2014) proposed that the current personal applications of 3DP were mainly from direct E-commerce, alliances with established distributors, and specialized retail channels. The role difference among manufacturers, Complexity 3 distributors, and consumers was becoming blurred increasingly [10].…”

Researching the Emergence of 3D Printing, Makerspaces, Hackerspaces and FabLabs in the Global South: A Scoping Review and Research Agenda on Digital Innovation and Fabrication Networks

“…: p.9, emphasis in original). This indicates the potentials of small-scale manufacturing may not come from access to technologies such as 3D printing, but from access to a manufacturing system model that is "open" to consumers and would-be entrepreneurs (Cautela et al, 2014). Also reflected in the earlier notion of peer production, this idea of openness will be discussed further below.…”

“…Value will be shared between users (-asproducers), local workspaces and firms (Cautela et al, 2014;Bogers et al, 2016) original phone; for example, to cater for dual or multiple sim cards. This is increasingly regarded as an indigenous innovation model by scholars as well as by the Chinese government (Zhu & Shi, 2010).…”