Adoption of 3D printing technology: an Innovation Diffusion Theory perspective

While every new technology faces multiple challenges during market penetration, some technologies could be viewed by the adopters very differently than most others. The 3D Printing also called as Additive Manufacturing (AM), has been in the market for over a decade now, and is touted to be the next revolution in the industry. Technology has found wide applications in various industries, such as consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, manufacturing and among many others. However, less is known with regards to the adoption and diffusion of 3D Printing technology, especially from the emerging economies. Using a survey method, this study aims to examine the adoption of 3D Printing technology in select industries in India. We found Relative Advantage, Ease of Use and Trialability to be significant. Whereas, Compatibility and Observability emerged as non-significant. We also explored the challenges with respect to 3D Printing Adoption. The knowledge of the major challenges along with the significant factors affecting adoption can help the manufacturers and suppliers of 3D Printing technology to focus on for increasing the rate of adoption.

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Importance of 3D Printing Technology in Medical Fields

Additive Manufacturing Technologies From an Optimization Perspective - Advances in Logistics, Operations, and Management Science ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-9167-2.ch002 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 21-40

Author(s):

Ranjit Barua ◽

Sudipto Datta ◽

Amit Roychowdhury ◽

Pallab Datta

Keyword(s):

Tissue Engineering ◽

Additive Manufacturing ◽

3D Printing ◽

New Technology ◽

Three Dimensional ◽

Layer By Layer ◽

Medical Field ◽

Printing Technology ◽

3D Printing Technology ◽

Proper Material

Three-dimensional or 3D printing technology is a growing interest in medical fields like tissue engineering, dental, drug delivery, prosthetics, and implants. It is also known as the additive manufacturing (AM) process because the objects are done by extruding or depositing the material layer by layer, and the material may be like biomaterials, plastics, living cells, or powder ceramics. Specially in the medical field, this new technology has importance rewards in contrast with conventional technologies, such as the capability to fabricate patient-explicit difficult components, desire scaffolds for tissue engineering, and proper material consumption. In this chapter, different types of additive manufacturing (AM) techniques are described that are applied in the medical field, especially in community health and precision medicine.

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Discussion on 3D Print Model and Technology

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.543-547.130 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 543-547 ◽

pp. 130-133 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ju Mei Ai ◽

Ping Du

Keyword(s):

3D Printing ◽

Computer Science ◽

New Technology ◽

Future Research ◽

Printing Technology ◽

3D Print ◽

Electroactive Materials ◽

3D Printing Technology ◽

Working Principle ◽

Important Direction

3D printing is a new technology of computer science, is an important topic in the field of academic discussion, is still in the primary stage of 3D printing technology in China, the application is not widespread, so scholars have discussed a lot of work to do. This paper introduces the 3D printing technology international and domestic development situation, the working principle, the printing process and technology, proposed the application bottleneck 3D printing technology is to manufacture, printing materials therefore, electroactive materials developed for 3D printing will become an important direction of future research of 3D print.

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Assessment of Pharmacist’s Knowledge and Perception toward 3D Printing Technology as a Dispensing Method for Personalized Medicine and the Readiness for Implementation

Pharmacy ◽

10.3390/pharmacy9010068 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 68

Author(s):

Mohammed S. Algahtani

Keyword(s):

3D Printing ◽

Personalized Medicine ◽

New Technology ◽

Hospital Pharmacist ◽

Three Dimensional ◽

Pharmacy Practice ◽

Printing Technology ◽

Drug Dispensing ◽

3D Printing Technology ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

The main user of three dimensional (3D) printing for drug dispensing will be the hospital pharmacist. Yet despite the tremendous amount of research and industrial initiatives, there is no evaluation of the pharmacist’s knowledge and opinion of this technology. The present study aimed to assess knowledge and attitude among pharmacists about 3D printing technology as an innovative dispensing method for personalized medicine and the barriers to implementation in Saudi Arabia. We found that 53% of participants were aware of 3D printing technology in general, but only 14–16% of pharmacists were aware of the specific application of 3D printing in drug dispensing. Participants showed a positive perception regarding the concept of personalized medicine and that 3D printing could provide a promising solution to formulate and dispense personalized medicine in the pharmacy. It was also found that 67% of pharmacists were encouraged to adopt this new technology for drug dispensing, reflecting their willingness to learn new innovations. However, the technology cost, regulation, and the shortage of practicing pharmacists were also reported as the top barriers for implementation. Facilitating the implementation of this technology in the pharmacy practice will require a strategic plan in which pharmacists collaborate with regulatory bodies and 3D printing engineers to overcome challenges and barriers to implement such promising technology.

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Survey analysis for the adoption of 3D printing technology: consumers’ perspective

Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management ◽

10.1108/jstpm-02-2020-0023 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Maria Mavri ◽

Evgenia Fronimaki ◽

Athanasia Kadrefi

Keyword(s):

3D Printing ◽

Environmental Changes ◽

New Technology ◽

Social Implications ◽

Innovative Technology ◽

Survey Analysis ◽

Printing Technology ◽

Content Type ◽

3D Printing Technology ◽

The Impact

Purpose Although the adoption of 3D printing technology in many sectors such as medicine, aerospace, jewelry and the food industry is remarkable, the adoption of 3D printing technology by hobbyists remains unknown. The purpose of this paper is to map the attitude of individuals toward this new technology, define critical factors that have an impact on hobbyists’ behavior and, finally, explore the impact of 3D printing on social, economic and environmental changes, as 3D printing technology redesigns manufacturing, thereby impacting many sectors of day-to-day life. Design/methodology/approach A survey has been carried out on Greek hobbyists, and valuable conclusions have been drawn. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire survey performed on a sample of 344 Greek consumers in this sector. A questionnaire of 30 questions was distributed electronically. Findings This paper contributes to the determination of the percentage of individuals that know about 3D printing, the factors that have a significant contribution to adoption of the technology and, finally, identifies the profile of those that use 3D printing technology either in their work or for their hobby. Using a factor analysis, the authors classified users into five categories based on their attitudes towards 3D printing adoption: “innovators,” “informed,” “ecologists,” “engineers” and “re-users.” Research limitations/implications The authors believe that understanding the predictors of 3D printing technology adoption for personal use and its benefits will overcome a pertained research gap and establish an empirical nucleus for further studies in relevant contexts. This type of research is necessary to expand the survey to other European countries. Practical implications 3D printing is not new, but rather is an emerging technology. Individuals are willing to adopt this innovative technology. Based on the results of our survey, a desktop 3D printer will be necessary for every home and office in the near future. Social implications The impact of 3D printing technology on rural life and its social implications are open questions. In this paper, by identifying the groups of hobbyists, the authors determine their particular characteristics and their perspectives on this new technology. All of what is discussed above is valuable for mapping the characteristics of those who adopt this technology. Originality/value This study is attempting to determine the behavior of individuals towards 3D printing technology, their awareness and how familiar they are with this new technological innovation.

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Importance of 3D Printing Technology in Medical Fields

Research Anthology on Emerging Technologies and Ethical Implications in Human Enhancement ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-8050-9.ch036 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 704-717

Author(s):

Ranjit Barua ◽

Sudipto Datta ◽

Amit Roychowdhury ◽

Pallab Datta

Keyword(s):

Tissue Engineering ◽

Additive Manufacturing ◽

3D Printing ◽

New Technology ◽

Three Dimensional ◽

Layer By Layer ◽

Medical Field ◽

Printing Technology ◽

3D Printing Technology ◽

Proper Material

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Preliminary design of 3D printed fittings for UAV

Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology ◽

10.1108/aeat-07-2018-0182 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 91 (5) ◽

pp. 756-760 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jacek Mieloszyk ◽

Andrzej Tarnowski ◽

Michal Kowalik ◽

Rafal Perz ◽

Witold Rzadkowski

Keyword(s):

Additive Manufacturing ◽

3D Printing ◽

Manufacturing Technology ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Printing Technology ◽

Content Type ◽

3D Printing Technology ◽

Additive Manufacturing Technology ◽

3D Printed ◽

Reduction Cost

Purpose Additive manufacturing technology, also commonly called as 3D printing technology, is entering rapidly into the aerospace world and seems to be its future. Many manufacturing processes are replaced by this technology because the ease of use, low costs and new possibilities to make complicated parts. However, there are only few solutions which present manufacturing of structurally critical parts. Design/methodology/approach Complete process of deriving loads, design of fitting geometry, numerical validation, manufacturing and strength testing was presented. The emphasis was made to show specific features of 3D technology in printed fittings for UAV. Findings The research confirms that the technology can be used for the application of fittings manufacturing. Attention needs to be paid, during the design process, to account for specific features of the 3D printing technology, which is described in details. Practical implications Without a doubt, additive manufacturing is useful for manufacturing complicated parts within limited time and with reduction cost. It was also shown that the manufactured parts can be used for highly loaded structures. Originality/value The paper shows how additive manufacturing technology can be used to produce significantly loaded parts of airplanes’ structure. Only few such examples were presented till now.

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