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Vincent Czyrnik

 

Vincent Czyrnik

Martin Luther University, Germany

Abstract Title: What hinders additive manufacturing from unleashing its potential? An empirical study from an inter-organizational perspective

Biography:

Vincent Czyrnik is a research assistant at the Chair of Economic Ethics at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. Previously, he studied economics and psychology in Halle and Budapest. Currently, he is engaged in doctoral research focused on sustainable innovation.

Research Interest:

This paper studies the inter-organizational barriers that hinder the adaption of additive manufacturing (AM). While the literature has discussed the technological and intra-organizational limits for AM adaption, there remains a gap in understanding AM barriers beyond technology and companies. We argue that unlocking AM's transformative potential necessitates a holistic examination of AM innovation, encompassing governance (meta-level) and mental models (meta-meta-level) perspectives. Based on this argument, we analyze 19 interviews with AM experts. Employing the GABEK methodology (“GAnzheitliche BEwaltigung von Komplexität”—holistic processing of complexity), we analyze the insights from these interviews. Our examination reveals the presence of irrational resentments regarding AM, including misconceptions about cost-effectiveness, design conservatism in manufacturing, or fear of job displacement. These biases noticeably shape the institutional framework conditions within the AM sector and consequently, lead to subdued AM adoption.