About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2024 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2024)
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Symposium
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2024 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2024)
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Presentation Title |
Additive Manufacturing in Industry – In-House or Outsource? |
Author(s) |
Elijah Britton Hudson, Ismail Fidan |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Ismail Fidan |
Abstract Scope |
In the last half-century, additive manufacturing (AM) has moved to the forefront of innovation in multiple fields, with applications in a variety of industries. The first question for many companies looking to use the capabilities that AM offers is whether to buy their own 3d printer and run it in-house, or to outsource it to a company specializing in additive manufacturing. Outsourced manufacturing can be a great choice for a company experimenting with the technology or for a low number of parts, however long lead times and high prices can negate many of the benefits that make AM appealable. Recent advances in artificial intelligence and materials have made additive manufacturing more approachable than ever, especially for specialty parts or during rapid prototyping. The goal of this study is to investigate the pros and cons of in-house vs outsourced manufacturing and give insight on which is more beneficial for different companies. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |