ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING – ENABLING DIGITAL ARTISANS

Rautray, Priyabrata and Eisenbart, Boris (2021) ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING – ENABLING DIGITAL ARTISANS. In: 23rd International Conference on Engineering Design, ICED 2021, 16 August 2021 through 20 August 2021, Gothenburg.

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Abstract

New technologies have always been disruptive for established systems and processes. Additive Manufacturing (AM) is proving to be one such process which has the potential to disrupt handicraft and its manufacturing processes. AM is customisable, adopt multiple materials and is not restricted by the manufacturing process. Our research discusses this global phenomenon with case studies to highlights the growth of a new kind of professionals known as 'Digital Artisans'. These artisans will assimilate the latest technologies with the cultural practices of the societies to create a new genre of products. The evolution of such artisans will be majorly led by people who have an equal inclination towards art and science and can act as the bridge between the handicrafts and technology. The development of such artisans will be supported by academics that will serve as a cradle and expose them to AM, design and handicraft. Its will also help in paving the growth of contemporary artisans who will utilise the strength of algorithms, artificial intelligence, CAD software and traditional aesthetics to create handicrafts of the future. © ICED 2021.All right reserved.

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