Άμεση ψηφιακή κατασκευή προϊόντων και εργαλειών με μεθόδους προσθετικής κατασκευής
View/
Keywords
Προσθετική κατασκευή ; Τρισδιάστατη εκτύπωση ; Ψηφιακή παραγωγή ; Βιομηχανία 4.0 ; Εφοδιαστική αλυσίδα ; Βιώσιμη βιομηχανική αραγωγή ; Βιομηχανικές εφαρμογέςAbstract
Additive Manufacturing (AM), widely known as 3D printing, represents one of the most disruptive technological innovations in modern industrial engineering and production. This research provides a comprehensive analysis of AM technologies, their operational principles, materials, advantages and limitations, and evaluates their industrial, economic, and strategic implications. Based on the ISO/ASTM 52900 classification framework, the study categorizes and analyzes seven primary AM technological domains. Moreover, it examines how AM transforms production cost structures, supply chain configurations, workforce skill requirements, and business models, shifting the manufacturing paradigm from mass production to flexible, on-demand and customized production approaches.
A set of industrial case studies is included, covering sectors such as aerospace, automotive, medical devices, maritime manufacturing, industrial tooling and logistics. The findings indicate that AM is evolving from a prototyping tool to a strategic enabler for innovation, resilience and digital manufacturing ecosystems. The study concludes that Additive Manufacturing acts as a core driver in the transition towards decentralized, digitally connected and sustainable production systems aligned with Industry 4.0 principles.