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Benchmarking Dod Use Of Additive Manufacturing And Quantifying Costs, Ryan C. Crean
Benchmarking Dod Use Of Additive Manufacturing And Quantifying Costs, Ryan C. Crean
Theses and Dissertations
Additive Manufacturing (AM), or three-dimensional (3D) printing as it is commonly referred to, is a rapidly developing technology that has the potential to revolutionize the way that firms develop and produce parts, as well as how they manage their supply chains. AM allows organizations to "print" prototypes, parts, tools, fixtures, tooling and a variety of other items at their production location. This can remove long lead times and high inventory levels for one-time or rare items. This research examines current AM use within the military services. Additionally, this study details the costs associated with fielding different levels of AM capability, …