broader range of challenges and benefits of additive manufacturing in literature. Design/methodology/approach - Using data … difference between owners and design engineers on additive manufacturing technology adoption in small- and medium-sized companies …Purpose - This study aims to examine factors that determine the adoption of additive manufacturing by small- and medium …

sufficient for Russian manufacturing SMEs to feel competitive on the global market. From the other side, those manufacturing SMEs … to be necessary factors of competitiveness. Further, there are different «weight categories» among Russian manufacturing … SMEs. SME owners, who work only in local markets, are immune to competition from large foreign companies and consider …

The adoption of Smart Manufacturing Systems in manufacturing companies is often seen as a strategy towards achieving … improvements in productivity. However, there is little evidence to indicate that UK manufacturing SMEs are prepared for the … UK manufacturing SMEs from three manufacturing sectors, this study investigates the level of awareness and understanding …