The Impact of 3D Printers in the Logistics Industry. How could this technology change logistics and how should the logistics industry react to this advancement?


Bachelor Thesis, 2014

41 Pages, Grade: 2,0


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1 Introduction
1.1 Problem
1.2 Objective of the thesis
1.3 Procedure

2 Additive Manufacturing Processes and their Applications
2.1 Definition and Classification Process
2.2 Access to the Public: FabLabs
2.3 3D Printer
2.3.1 Definition and Development
2.3.2 Operation of the Layer Construction
2.3.3 Advantages and Potential Compared to Conventional Production Methods
2.3.4 Current State of Technology

3 Definition and Theory of Disruptive Technology
3.1 Characterization and Classification of the Concept
3.2 Presentation of the Theory of Clayton Christensen
3.3 Dealing with Disruptive Technology

4 The Influence of 3D Printers in the Logistics Industry
4.1 Current Situation and Perception in Practice
4.2 Causes for the Hype
4.3 Impact on the Logistics Industry and Critical Considerations

5 Future Scenarios Based on Additive Manufacturing

6 Summary and Outlook

7 Endnotes

8 Bibliography

9 Internet Sources

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Title
The Impact of 3D Printers in the Logistics Industry. How could this technology change logistics and how should the logistics industry react to this advancement?
College
Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe - University of Applied Sciences  (University of Applied Sciences)
Course
logistics systems design and optimization
Grade
2,0
Author
Year
2014
Pages
41
Catalog Number
V342270
ISBN (eBook)
9783668334755
ISBN (Book)
9783668334762
File size
1102 KB
Language
English
Notes
The present paper aims to answer the questions previously posed in the problem with regard to the development of the 3D printer. Accordingly, the objective of this thesis is to show the influence of the technological and social development associated with 3D printing technology, present in the logistics industry, and to introduce, based on a designed future scenario, possible areas of activity in this sector. 186 quoted sections of text!
Keywords
Logistics, 3D, printing 3D, printer 3D, democratization, democratization of production, future scenarios spare parts, logistics Additive Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing Printing, Technology FabLabs, FabLab Clayton Christensen, disruptive technology, logistics industry, subtractive Formative Rapid, Technology Rapid Prototyping, Additve Manufacturing, Digital Fabrication, e-Manufacturing, Direct Manufacturing, Neil Gershenfeld, WITH Reprap Fabbing, Stereo layer construction, Hype Global market, Sustaining technology, hype Cycle 3D service individualization, third industrial Revolution, Revolution Personal, Personal Fabrication, The Economist Makers, The New industrial Revolution, Chris Anderson, DHL Delivering Tomorrow, industrial revolution, Survival of the Smartest, open source community, open source, Do-It-Yourself communitie, logistic, logistics systme, logistics systems design and optimization, logistics optimization
Quote paper
Nikolaj Nevmyvako (Author), 2014, The Impact of 3D Printers in the Logistics Industry. How could this technology change logistics and how should the logistics industry react to this advancement?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/342270

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  • guest on 12/15/2016

    Mir persönlich gefällt das Buch, da es viele Themen kurz anspricht, und auch versucht detailliert zu erklären. Ich habe es als Grundlage für meine Arbeit genutzt, damit viel Zeit gespart;)

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