This dissertation examines the effects of distributed additive manufacturing on urban logistics, urban mobility, and urban home delivery fulfillment traffic. First, the printability potential of products in e-commerce is estimated. Then, urban home delivery fulfillment traffic is simulated and compared in different scenarios that assume different infrastructures of 3D printing shops. Last, a qualitative systems model is developed to evaluate the interactions of distributed additive manufacturing, urban mobility, and logistics.
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This dissertation examines the effects of distributed additive manufacturing on urban logistics, urban mobility, and urban home delivery fulfillment traffic. First, the printability potential of products in e-commerce is estimated. Then, urban home delivery fulfillment traffic is simulated and compared in different scenarios that assume different infrastructures of 3D printing shops. Last, a qualitative systems model is developed to evaluate the interactions of distributed additive manufacturing...
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