Additive manufacturing is heralded as a revolutionary process technology. While it has yet to cause a dramatic transformation of the manufacturing system, there are early signs of how the characteristics of this novel production process can improve resource efficiency and other sustainability aspects. In this paper, we draw on examples from a wide range of products and industries to understand ...

Additive manufacturing (AM) has gained prominence as one of the leading transformative technologies within the manufacturing space. There are signs that additive technologies are evolving from mere prototyping to applications that are used to validate designs, in essence becoming a core component of the manufacturing process. By harnessing additive technologies, industry leaders worldwide can r...