Demystifying “absolute truths” of additive manufacturing

Oliveira, J. P.; Santos, Telmo G.

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Oliveira, J. P.

Santos, Telmo G.

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The hype around additive manufacturing technologies suggests that any complex shaped structure can be fabricated regardless of the type of material used. Moreover, it is often suggested that additive manufacturing processes will certainly disrupt the supply chain logistics and that everyone will be able to print on the demand at the comfort of their home. In this viewpoint, we describe and demystify some of the common assumptions associated with these set of technologies. We also show that conventional manufacturing processes cannot be fully replaced by additive manufacturing technologies, but rather there is a need for a complementarity between well-consolidated manufacturing technologies and additive manufacturing. While some of the contents presented here are basic for specialists working in the manufacturing field, we expect that this viewpoint can aid researchers working on topics related to additive manufacturing, but with less focus on the manufacturing aspects, helping them understand the actual limitations and advantages associated to these technologies. The four key issues that are addressed in this viewpoint, and their consequences, also intend to shape and mold future entrepreneurial efforts on additive manufacturing, as well as define future impacts (environmental, logistics, commercial and disruptive) associated to additive manufacturing technologies.

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Authors received funding from the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) \u2013 Project Smart WAAM: Microstructural Engineering and Integrated Non-Destructive Testing. This body of the European Union receives support from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. Publisher Copyright: © 2024 The Authors