Strategy AM is considered o support strategic goals and implemented in selected application families. Dedicated team is set-up to oversee projects and allocate resources effectively.
Product Design Initial consideration of AM. Basic use of DfAM and rudimentary part adjustment. Basic validation and approaches towards standards.
Material Material selection for AM is based on expertise on traditional manufacturing. No strategic sourcing for materials in place to increase availability.
Process Engineering Beginning to evaluate AM technology and understand its implications. Focus on the printing process and use of standard properties and processes.
Production Setup Advanced automation with single disconnected automated process steps. Manual work for handling needed. Operator receives support through local HMI/digital tools. Defined value stream mapping and optimization.
Manufacturing Execution Manual work order creation. Defined value stream map. Manual build job creation and scheduling for single process steps. Execution without support of dedicated system tool.
Quality Part quality in single metrics is assessed and documented after completing production steps. Compliance with required standards and certifications assessed. Repeatability of each process step is assessed.
Maintenance & Service Regularly performed maintenance to secure operational deficiency. Enablement of own staff for basic quick fixes.
Environmental Sustainability Implemented resource efficiency measures; basic recycling and minimal energy reduction efforts; initial lifecycle assessments.
People & Organization Relevant employees are introduced to the fundamentals of AM with basic training programs.
