3D PRINTING FOR INCUMBENT FIRMS AND ENTREPRENEURS.

Autor: SOOMRO, Aqeel Ahmed, FAULLANT, Rita, SCHWARZ, Erich J.
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Zdroj: Enterprise Odyssey. International Conference Proceedings; 2016, p291-298, 8p
Abstrakt: The paper presents background and potential of 3D printing technologies for incumbent firms and entrepreneurs. Based upon a review of existing literature on 3D printing in different social and engineering fields, upbringing of this new technology is discussed for incumbent firms and entrepreneurs. In this new schema, we discuss 3D printing technologies progress in order to help the incumbent firms and entrepreneurs in understanding the potential depth of 3D printing for their businesses. This research will provide starting point to the managers of incumbent firms and entrepreneurs, how to benefit with 3D printing technologies' opportunities and avoid their anticipated threats. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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