TY - GEN

T1 - Development of an Additive Layer Manufacturing business model: creating an environment to support designers from concept to distribution

AU - Ariadi, Yudhi

AU - Hasan, Saad

AU - Smith, Paul

AU - Rennie, Allan

PY - 2008/6

Y1 - 2008/6

N2 - The effective end use of ALM products depends on establishing a dynamic business model. The model should encompass end-to-end service from design to selection of technology and a viable means for the supply and demand paradigm to function. This paper presents research into the concept for a Design for ALM technology platform, in which the process for realising a design from concept to manufacturing and distribution using ALM technologies is managed and supported through appropriate environments. A technology selector is included as part of the process/material selection environment to select appropriate ALM technologies. Further, the paper presents, as part of the platform, a trade environment based on e-business principles where the supply and demand of ALM products is matched over a virtual trading system. The concept of the platform provides an opportunity for the entire ALM business community to function in a competitive and mutually beneficial environment. The paper essentially outlines a blueprint where all the components of the supply chain can effectively appropriate value.

AB - The effective end use of ALM products depends on establishing a dynamic business model. The model should encompass end-to-end service from design to selection of technology and a viable means for the supply and demand paradigm to function. This paper presents research into the concept for a Design for ALM technology platform, in which the process for realising a design from concept to manufacturing and distribution using ALM technologies is managed and supported through appropriate environments. A technology selector is included as part of the process/material selection environment to select appropriate ALM technologies. Further, the paper presents, as part of the platform, a trade environment based on e-business principles where the supply and demand of ALM products is matched over a virtual trading system. The concept of the platform provides an opportunity for the entire ALM business community to function in a competitive and mutually beneficial environment. The paper essentially outlines a blueprint where all the components of the supply chain can effectively appropriate value.

KW - Additive Layer Manufacturing

KW - Selection Tool

KW - Design Templates

M3 - Conference contribution/Paper

SP - 79

EP - 84

BT - Proceedings of 32nd Japan Rapid Prototyping Symposium

T2 - 32nd Japan Rapid Prototyping Symposium

Y2 - 23 June 2008 through 24 June 2008

ER -