TY  - JOUR
A1  - Luft, Angela
A1  - Balc, Nicolae
A1  - Bremen, Sebastian
T1  - Experts' perspectives on the adoption of additive manufacturing in the industry and its interrelated implications in production structures
T2  - Acta Technica Napocensis
N2  - Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a topic that is becoming more relevant to many companies globally. With AM's progressive development and use for series production, integrating the technology into existing production structures is becoming an important criterion for businesses. This study qualitatively examines the actual state and different perspectives on the integration of AM in production structures. Seven semi-structured interviews were conducted and analyzed. The interview partners were high-level experts in Additive Manufacturing and production systems from industry and science. Four main themes were identified. Key findings are the far-reaching interrelationships and implications of AM within production structures. Specific AM-related aspects were identified. Those can be used to increase the knowledge and practical application of the technology in the industry and as a foundation for economic considerations.
KW  - AM implementation
KW  - thematic analysis
KW  - interviews
KW  - manufacturing management
KW  - production systems
KW  - Additive manufacturing
Y1  - 2024
UR  - https://opus.bibliothek.fh-aachen.de/opus4/frontdoor/index/index/docId/11729
SN  - 1221-5872
VL  - 67
IS  - 1s
SP  - 159
EP  - 168
PB  - Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
CY  - Cluj-Napoca
ER  -