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The topic of spare parts is always challenging for operations, with the need to balance service provision with cost minimization for the full lifecycle of the product. This chapter provides a detailed discussion on the application of 3D printing for the manufacture of spare parts. It examines the characteristics which make 3D printing a viable proposition, and highlights the many constraints which much be considered when using 3D printing both now and in the future.
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Khajavi, S.H., Salmi, M., Holmström, J. (2020). Additive Manufacturing as an Enabler of Digital Spare Parts. In: Eyers, D. (eds) Managing 3D Printing. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-23323-5_4
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