Opportunities Analysis : Convergence of AI in 3D Printing
The Convergence of Artificial Intelligence with 3D Printing is the Future of Smart and Digital Manufacturing
31-Jul-2020
Global
Technology Research
D9AA-01-00-00-00
IA01591-GL-TR_24611
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Additive Manufacturing is one of the rapidly growing technologies being adopted for designing, rapid prototyping and manufacturing of new components. With the advent of smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0, the technological advantages enabled by additive manufacturing have allowed it to be adopted by diverse sectors across the manufacturing industry. There has been significant research with respect to improving the technologies’ overall performance. Recent advancement in the technology are pertaining to technology convergence of other advanced technologies like mission learning, cobots and artificial intelligence.
This research service titled ‘Opportunity Analysis: Convergence of AI in 3D Printing reviews the opportunities and future of artificial intelligence technology in the 3D printing industry.
The study provides the following:
An overview of artificial intelligence opportunities in the 3D printing industry
Patent analysis of AI-based 3D printing between 2017-2020
Industry drivers and challenges
Key companies and advancements in the Industry
Opportunity and technology benchmarking
Opportunities and business models
1.1 Research Scope
1.2 Research Methodology
1.3 Explanation of Research Methodology
2.1 Key Findings
2.1 Key Findings (Continued)
3.1. An Overview of Artificial Intelligence in 3D Printing Technology
3.2. Metal 3D Printing Technology is Anticipated to Disrupt the Manufacturing Industry
3.3. FDM-based 3D Printing Technology Seems to have the Highest Adoption Rate
4.1. Recent Industry Activities and Technology Advancement
4.2. Most of the Technology Development is with Respect to AI-based 3D Printing Technology
5.1. Improved Technological Performance is the Key Driver for Technology Convergence
5.2. The Complicated Integration of AI with 3D Printing Technology is a Major Hindrance for Technology Development
6.1. AI-based 3D Printing is Expected to be First Adopted by the Aerospace and Automotive Industries
6.2. Large Breadth of Technological Applications across all Industries
7.1. The Patent Activity for Technology Convergence is Anticipated to Tremendously Increase in the Coming Years
8.1.Technology Ability for Serving Market Requirements is Very High
8.2. Breadth of Applications is the Key for Adoption of the Technology
8.3. Ability to Serve Industry Requirements is Key for Wide-Scale Adoption
9.1. Opportunity and Business Model for Artificial Intelligence Software in the Additive Manufacturing Industry
9.2. Business Model Opportunity for Technology and Hardware Developers
9.3. Business Model Opportunity for Software Providers has a Wide Value Chain
10.1. An Embryonic Technology Convergence with Potential to Disrupt the Manufacturing Industry
11.1. Impact of COVID-19 on the Manufacturing Industry
12.1 Key Contacts
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| Author | Doraiswamy Bharath Sunderraj1 |
| Industries | Industrial Automation |
| WIP Number | D9AA-01-00-00-00 |
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