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Title Social impacts of additive manufacturing: A stakeholder-driven framework
ID_Doc 18743
Authors Naghshineh, B; Ribeiro, A; Jacinto, C; Carvalho, H
Title Social impacts of additive manufacturing: A stakeholder-driven framework
Year 2021
Published
DOI 10.1016/j.techfore.2020.120368
Abstract Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D Printing, is believed to be a disruptive technology, and therefore the assessment of its ensuing sustainability impacts is necessary. The insufficient evidence in extant literature addressing the social impacts of AM suggests that the social sustainability aspect of this technology has received scant attention. The current study addresses this knowledge gap through a critical literature review that leads to the identification of 42 AM social impacts and their association with relevant stakeholders, shaping a social life cycle typology that indicates to what extent each stakeholder is affected by AM. Additionally, a set of illustrative indicators for measuring some of the identified AM social impacts are proposed. Finally, the findings are summarized in the form of a framework that can help future research to holistically investigate the social sustainability implications of AM technology.
Author Keywords Additive manufacturing; 3D printing; Social impacts; Stakeholders; Review
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)
EID WOS:000618702300001
WoS Category Business; Regional & Urban Planning
Research Area Business & Economics; Public Administration
PDF https://run.unl.pt/bitstream/10362/161236/1/2020_TFSC_Naghshineh_et_al_Accepted_version.pdf
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