Description
New technologies are making the world and business to be revolutionized.
Industry 4.0 known as the fourth industrial revolution is based on the transformation
that takes place in the digital revolution, characterized by the convergence of
innovative technologies, such as additive manufacturing. In this context, this research
explores the impacts of the use of Additive Manufacturing in the manufacture of models
used for casting aluminum molds in the footwear industry. To meet this objective, a
systematic review of the literature on the subject was initially carried out. From this
review, propositions guide the elaboration of a questionnaire for interviews carried out
with managers of the company where the case study was carried out. To carry out the
case study, the mold manufacturing process was mapped using conventional
manufacturing, and using additive manufacturing. Afterwards, the content analysis was
performed, which sought to identify convergences and divergences between literature
and practice. As a result, we highlight the reduction in lead time, the reduction in
product development time, in addition to the increase in the availability of resources in
the company under study. However cycle time and low resolution and quality are still
points of improvement for the technology. Given the above, additive manufacturing is
consolidated as a great technological advance in manufacturing, improving processes
and helping in the strategic positioning of the industry..
