Set-up of a repeatable process throughout the whole production chain, creating aesthetics products that are placed in the luxury segment.
Strategy A clear AM strategy is set with defined goals, timelines, and resources. An additive department is established. AM strategy is set to drive the organizations success.
Product Design Systematic approach to AM. Initial use of DfAM and efforts toward sustainability. Formalized validation and compliance with standards. Consistent documentation.
Material Material selection for AM is based on expertise on traditional manufacturing. No strategic sourcing for materials in place to increase availability.
Process Engineering Incorporating AM-specific process chains (pre-print, print, post-print) with defined processes and understood influences on part and process quality with PDCA-cycles to develop specific process parameter sets and formalize knowledge. Isolated scope on each process step.
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 Professional MOM as a standalone system. Mainly manual creation of BOM & BOP per build job. Integrated non-conformance, standardized defect declaration, and certification. No integration between ERP and MOM systems.
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 Exploring AM with initial initiatives; minimal regulatory compliance for sustainability; no strategic significance.
People & Organization Competence development becomes more targeted with specialized training in specific dimensions of AM.
