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1. 1. A comparative study on anapproach to print Industrial Toolsvia Additive Manufacturing for Volume Production from Technical, Economic, and Environmental aspects

   University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

   Author : Purav Mukesh Thaker; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The thesis explores a path to use Additive Manufacturing as an approach for volume production of Industrial Technique Business Area Tools, addressing the challenges of manufacturing complexity, low volume demand, and quality control for both Atlas Copco Industrial Technique industrial tools (Tool 1 & Tool 2). This study is done in cooperation with Atlas Copco Industrial Technique, comparing the technological, economic, and environmental performance of AM versus the current manufacturing approach from a round bar. READ MORE

3. 2. Investigating the Impact of Additive Manufacturing on Business Models and Associated Barriers in Spare Parts Production : A Comparative Case Study

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Tillämpad materialvetenskap

   Author : Jan David Rehmet; [2023]
   Keywords : Additive Manufacturing; Rapid Prototyping; 3D Printing; Business Models; Spare Parts Production; Spare Parts Supply-Chain; Disruptive Technology; Automotive Industry; Adoption; Business Model Impact;

   Abstract : Additive manufacturing is described in literature as a disruptive technology for spare parts supply chains and shows the potential to impact business models for spare parts production through various advantages over conventional manufacturing. Understanding changes in business models is important for companies to adopt any technology and explore business opportunities around it. READ MORE

4. 3. Simulation and optimisation of a manufacturing process : A case study of a high mix and low volume manufacturing process at Atlas Copco

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

   Author : Axel Lund Borg; [2023]
   Keywords : Bottleneck analysis; simulation; value stream map; production management;

   Abstract : Companies are constantly seeking new ways to increase their efficiency and flexibility to be able to meet the market demand, industry 4.0 has provided companies with new tools that enables them to better track the performance of a process and more easily optimise it. READ MORE

5. 4. Increasing process reconfigurability and quality in HMLV assembly lines using Industry 4.0 : A case study in the automotive industry

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Dagvadorj Bazarkhuu; Evelina Dannert; [2023]
   Keywords : Reconfigurability; Industry 4.0; quality; assembly; High-Mix Low-Volume; HMLV; Rekonfigurerbarhet; Industri 4.0; kvalitet; montering; Hög-mix Låg-volym; HMLV;

   Abstract : The automotive industry is responsible for substantial emissions and is therefore transitioning to the new market of electromobility. With changing market conditions and uncertain demand, frequent product launches and customization are increasingly common. READ MORE

6. 5. A Mixed-Methods Explanatory Analysis Embracing Modularisation, Lean, Organisational Collaboration and Communications for Lead Time Reduction

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Patrik Flygare; Thomas Danielsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Modularisation; Lean; Organisation; Mixed methods; Abductive; Complexity; DFA; CODP;

   Abstract : Customers' demand and more customisable products create challenges for companies that need a higher degree of flexibility in their processes to handle the variation. A modular product architecture helps companies customise their product by swapping and sharing components, simultaneously adapting mass production strategies to reduce cost and production time. READ MORE