Powder bed fusion process is one of the basic technique associated with additive
manufacturing. It follows the basic principle of manufacturing the product layer by layer and …

Abstract The “industry 4.0" phenomenon is expected to influence almost every aspect of
business value chains, and hence it has been increasingly analyzed by management …

The impediments to Industry 4.0 adoption in sustainable production function as a roadblock
to the digital transformation of manufacturing companies. The study's goal is to look at the …

Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic caused global supply disruptions and shortages that
resulted in countries battling over desperately needed (medical) supplies. In this mayhem …

Purpose The new digital era brings several opportunities and challenges that accelerate the
need to implement digital solutions in organisations. This speed of change creates many …

Purpose Although the industrial application of drones is increasing quickly, there is a
scarcity of applications in manufacturing. The purpose of this paper is to explore current and …

Purpose Adopting additive manufacturing (AM) can be challenging, especially in small-and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and as part of the supply chains of larger firms. The …

The direct‐from‐model and tool‐less manufacturing process of 3D printing (3DP) embodies
a general‐purpose technology, facilitating capacity sharing and outsourcing. Starting from a …

Purpose There are many investigations in design methodologies, but there are also
divergences and convergences as there are so many points of view. This study aims to …

In this paper, we develop a theoretical framework that explains how digital technologies can
help small businesses generate competitive advantages for scaling. To gain and sustain …