Dynamic modeling of additive manufacturing process chains for end-use part manufacturing

Integration of additive manufacturing (AM) into series production demands for comprehensive methods and tools. An agent-based process chain simulation framework is proposed to embed AM a cyber-physical system. A multi-dimensional evaluation supports the planning chains as well their day-to-day operation. The detailed possibilities down product single event level are illustrated by case study, in which an automotive exterior part produced using multi-jet fusion technology. Multiple possible configurations assessed based on modeled key performance indicators, summarized energy value stream map.