2020 journal article
Rethinking reverse logistics: role of additive manufacturing technology in metal remanufacturing
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT, 31(1), 124–144.
author keywords: Advanced manufacturing technology; Additive manufacturing; Remanufacturing; Metal repair; Reverse logistics; Directed energy deposition; Hybrid manufacturing; Facility location; Supply chain
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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Added: February 3, 2020
PurposeAlthough the adoption of metal additive manufacturing (AM) for production has continuously grown, in-house access to production grade metal AM systems for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is a major challenge due to costs of acquiring metal AM systems, specifically powder bed fusion AM. On the other hand, AM technology in directed energy deposition (DED) has been evolving in both: processing capabilities and adaptable configuration for integration within existing traditional machines that are available in most SME manufacturing facilities, e.g. computer numerical control (CNC) machining centers. Integrating DED with conventional processes such as machining and grinding into Hybrid AM is well suited for remanufacturing of metal parts. The paper aims to discuss these issues.