Perspectives of operational additive manufacturing: Case Studies from the Czech aerospace industry

Authors

  • Petr Jirsák University of Economics, Prague
  • Richard Brunet-Thornton University of Economics, Prague

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15549/jeecar.v6i1.273

Keywords:

Additive Manufacturing, Czech Republic, Aerospace, Pilot project, 3D printing

Abstract

This manuscript examines the results of a quantitative and qualitative survey on Additive Manufacturing in the Czech Republic, specifically the adoption within the aerospace industry. The study conducted in 2016 and 2017 provides a general understanding of the implementation.  To better gauge the experience, two intensive interviews provide a candid perspective of the challenges encountered. The discussion depicts the central issues that each enterprise encounters during this transition from traditional to Additive Manufacturing. The findings reveal that, although the transformation is on-going, a solid knowledge base remains a critical element to successful deployment.

Author Biographies

Petr Jirsák, University of Economics, Prague

Member of the Department of Logistics, Faculty of Business Administration of the University of Economics, Prague. Managing Director of the Centre for Digital Transformation. Research interests include supply chain processes such as, demand planning, supply planning and management, warehousing and logistic services, logistic providers, global supply chain strategies, employment of lean management in supply chain processes, implementation road maps and automation and digitisation strategies, municipal logistics in the era of Smart Cities and last but not least, the impact of additive manufacturing on supply chain performances. Petr conducts research for the Technological Agency of the Czech Republic and the Ministry of Transportation. Recent involvement comprised municipal logistics and waste collection using the IoT. Equally, Petr provides consulting services for private enterprise in the areas of distribution strategies and warehousing. Petr regularly presents his findings and recommendations at both academic and professional conferences.

Richard Brunet-Thornton, University of Economics, Prague

Member of the Department of Management, Faculty of Business Administration of the University of Economics, Prague. Managing Director of the Cross-Cultural Management Centre and Executive Consultant of the Centre for Digital Transformation. Research interests are centred on intercultural management and communications, intercultural negotiation styles, cultural anthropology and ethnology, and cross-cultural knowledge management. Given his 45-year experience in the IS/IT industry, Richard’s interest includes international project management and the cultural aspects of digital transformation. He holds editorial positions on various scholarly journals and publications. Richard is a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (UK) and a member of the American Psychological Association.

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Published

2019-03-31

How to Cite

Jirsák, P., & Brunet-Thornton, R. (2019). Perspectives of operational additive manufacturing: Case Studies from the Czech aerospace industry. Journal of Eastern European and Central Asian Research (JEECAR), 6(1), 179–190. https://doi.org/10.15549/jeecar.v6i1.273