Design for Additive Manufacturing - Internal and external integration in the Aerospace and Medical industries
Author
Rita Do Vale, Rodrigo Miguel
Term
4. term
Publication year
2020
Submitted on
2020-06-03
Abstract
This thesis investigates how internal functions and external partners collaborate on Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) projects in the aerospace and medical industries, aiming to identify the key enablers of successful collaboration. The study follows a deductive approach, building on a systematic literature review of Design for X, DfAM, and supply chain integration, developing hypotheses, and analyzing multiple AM case studies using CIMO logic (Context, Intervention, Mechanism, Outcome) alongside a cross-industry comparison. Findings reveal a clear pattern of stronger external collaboration between suppliers and customers and point to core enablers that support integrated DfAM efforts. The work also proposes practical measures to improve supply chain integration for DfAM in these sectors. The research is constrained by time, resources, and COVID-19, which limited primary data collection, including planned interviews with AM service providers. The study adds value for both suppliers and customers in fields where integration for DfAM has been under-researched.
Dette speciale undersøger, hvordan interne funktioner og eksterne partnere samarbejder om Design for Additiv Fremstilling (DfAM) i luft- og rumfartsindustrien samt medicoindustrien, med det formål at identificere de vigtigste muliggørende faktorer for succesfulde samarbejder. Studien anvender en deduktiv tilgang baseret på en systematisk litteraturgennemgang af Design for X, DfAM og forsyningskædeintegration, formulerer hypoteser og analyserer flere AM-casestudier ved hjælp af CIMO-logikken (Context, Intervention, Mechanism, Outcome) samt en tværindustriel sammenligning. Resultaterne peger på et tydeligt mønster af stærkere ekstern koordinering mellem leverandør og kunde og peger på centrale muliggørende faktorer for integreret DfAM-samarbejde. Arbejdet fremsætter desuden forslag til bedre forsyningskædeintegration i DfAM i disse brancher. Undersøgelsen er begrænset af tid, ressourcer og COVID-19, som reducerede mulighederne for primær dataindsamling, herunder planlagte interviews med AM-tjenesteudbydere. Bidraget er relevant for både leverandører og kunder, især i lys af begrænset tidligere forskning om integration i DfAM i de to industrier.
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