Challenges and Opportunities within Design for Additive Manufacturing

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dc.contributor.authorDasappa Ashoka, Vijaya Kumar
dc.contributor.authorSidnekoppa, Luqmaan
dc.contributor.departmentChalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för industri- och materialvetenskapsv
dc.contributor.departmentChalmers University of Technology / Department of Industrial and Materials Scienceen
dc.contributor.examinerHryha, Eduard
dc.contributor.supervisorSoundarapandiyan, Gowtham
dc.contributor.supervisorHryha, Eduard
dc.contributor.supervisorKnuts, Sören
dc.contributor.supervisorAndersson, Petter
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-28T13:25:28Z
dc.date.available2024-11-28T13:25:28Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.date.submitted
dc.description.abstractAdditive manufacturing (AM) is transforming the design and manufacturing industries by allowing production of complex geometrical components that enhances efficiency and performance. However, despite its significant potential, AM poses several challenges, particularly in achieving cost-effective mass production. This study focused on interviewing engineers within an aerospace product development organization to identify the challenges and opportunities related to AM powder bed development. The responses were analyzed, and the findings were visually represented using an (Design for additive manufacturing) DfAM AIM diagram. Additionally a benchmark was performed with the additional industrial partner that has experienced in this area. The results from the interviews highlighted several key challenges in the AM design process and within the organization design practice. Design for additive manufacturing is a specialist area closely related to specific AM process. The study also identifies knowledge gaps and lack of communication between people and parts of organization. Process simulation software is not a standardized platform within the company, and difficult to use which means that front loading in design is still hard to perform. A conclusion is that, the organization needs to undertake several strategic improvements such as bridging the knowledge gap and improve the communication. Implementing standardized design guidelines specific to AM will streamline the design process and reduce reliance on trial-and-error methods. Furthermore, by integrating advanced simulation tools early in the design phase support structures can be optimized, and material waste can be reduced, and manufacturing outcome can be more accurately predicted. This integration will not only improve efficiency but also reduce costs. Lastly, investing in research and development to refine post-processing techniques and explore alternative materials could further enhance the economic viability of AM.
dc.identifier.coursecodeIMSX30
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12380/309015
dc.language.isoeng
dc.setspec.uppsokTechnology
dc.subjectDesign for Additive Manufacturing
dc.subjectKnowledge Gap
dc.subjectAdditive Manufacturing
dc.subjectSimulation Software
dc.subjectSupport structures
dc.titleChallenges and Opportunities within Design for Additive Manufacturing
dc.type.degreeExamensarbete för masterexamensv
dc.type.degreeMaster's Thesisen
dc.type.uppsokH
local.programmeProduct development (MPPDE), MSc
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