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Technologies labeled as “disruptive” challenge conventional business procedures. The development of 3D printing technology and additive manufacturing (AM) is expected to transform product design and manufacturing. 3D printing technology makes it possible to produce complex and unique physical products from digitally designed CAD models. It is estimated that the effects of 3D printing on business will be diverse and far reaching. Hence, it is vital for business owners to observe how 3D printing may impact on business models and business networks, considering also the effects on stakeholders’ value propositions and on value creation. This chapter reports on the potential impact of 3D printing technology on business models within the metal and machinery industries.
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Hämäläinen, M., Ojala, A. (2017). 3D Printing: Challenging Existing Business Models. In: Khare, A., Stewart, B., Schatz, R. (eds) Phantom Ex Machina. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-44468-0_10
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