Assessment Task - Thesis and Questions

After reading the articles below, the textbook and your own research answer the following questions:

Campbell, T., Williams, C., Ivanova, O. and Garrett, B., 2011. Could 3D printing change the world. Technologies, Potential, and Implications of Additive Manufacturing, Atlantic Council, Washington, DC.

Weller, C., Kleer, R. and Piller, F.T., 2015. Economic implications of 3D printing: Market structure models in light of additive manufacturing revisited. International Journal of Production Economics, 164, pp.43-56.

1. Why is 3D printing more appropriately called additive manufacturing? Define and Describe.

2. Is 3D printing better suited for high or low volumes of production? Explain your answer.

3. In what situations is 3D printing most valuable? Explain your answer.

4. What do the leading research and investment firms forecast for 3D printing? Briefly review.

5. How can 3D printing make some types of traditional manufacturing obsolete and how could it affect you? Research and describe.