December 2025
Intermediate to advanced
672 pages
19h 7m
English
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19Business Models for Additive Manufacturing: A Consulting Services Perspective
Yogeshwaran Kumarasamy1, Prases Kumar Mohanty1 and Shubhajit Das2*
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Arunachal Pradesh, India
2Department of Mechanical Engineering, Assam Skill University, Assam, India
Abstract
Additive manufacturing (AM) plays an important role in promoting digital transformation. While certain manufacturing enterprises have used AM to create customized, low-volume, or specialized components (such as those used in the automotive and aerospace sector), there is still uncertainty about the appropriate business models needed to fully integrate AM into their overall digital business strategies. This chapter explores different business models for AM consultancy services and outlines their key criteria. It also investigates the potential for consulting businesses across various industries, presenting pertinent examples of recent initiatives in the market. Subsequently, the existing challenges in AM and its consulting sector were analyzed.
Keywords: Additive manufacturing, business models and consultancy
19.1 Introduction
A successful industry strategy involves embracing new technologies and aligning with current trends. Additive manufacturing (AM) is an emerging technology that was recognized by industries for enabling flexible manufacturing, complementing their existing production and business operations [1]. Despite the rapid expansion of AM, ...
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