Accession Number:

AD1029430

Title:

Additive Manufacturing as a Sustainment Enabler: An Industry Perspective

Descriptive Note:

Journal Article - Open Access

Corporate Author:

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP FAIRFAX VA FAIRFAX United States

Personal Author(s):

• Gaska,Marilyn
• Clement,Teresa

Report Date:

2016-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

5.0

Abstract:

From an industry perspective, additive manufacturing AM has been a focus for more than 10 years, though rapid prototyping has actually been in practice for over 30 years with early emphasis and continued usage primarily during design and manufacturing of new systems.

Descriptors:

• additive manufacturing
• production
• materials science
• computer aided design
• costs

Subject Categories:

• Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering and Control of Production Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE