3D Printers and Transport

W.P.C. Boon; G.P. van Wee

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3D Printers and Transport

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3D printing (3DP) is an emerging technology associated with a more tailor-made, distributed way of manufacturing which, if successful, is bound to have repercussions on transport, supply chains, and logistics. This contribution delves into what 3DP is, how it will influence consumer wants and needs, location choices and transport resistance, and how it might impact society in terms of safety, accessibility and the environment. Based on these insights, the repercussions for the transport and logistics sector are discussed, as well as the nature and survival of firms in the value chain of many industries.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International Encyclopedia of Transportation
Editors	Roger Vickerman
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	471-478
Number of pages	8
Volume	3
Edition	1
ISBN (Electronic)	9780081026724
ISBN (Print)	9780081026717
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-102671-7.10287-8
Publication status	Published - 2021

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Keywords

3D printing
Additive manufacturing
Agile production
Consumer needs
Goods transport
Location choice
Logistics
Mass customization
On-demand production
Rapid prototyping
Supply chains
Transport

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