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Additive Manufacturing of Spare Parts in Maritime Industry – Technology Transfer in Mariner Education

Ships are carrying many spare parts, but not all needed at all times. Hence, supply chain is organized to deliver parts which are not aboard. Lately, additive manufacturing is considered to supply necessary part. Additive manufacturing is considered by many projects related to the maritime industry. Several companies are trying to integrate it into their processes. Several navies are interested in integration of the 3D printing technology. Hence, it can be predicted that this technology will play important role in future for spare parts management. This paper presents an attempt to integrate new technology into mariners’ education. We present Master level student work in this research. Firstly, appropriate 3D printer is chosen. Then, it is built from parts. Next step was to test it. Finally, it is presented to the students as laboratory exercise. Students responded very well and showed enthusiasm and interest for this technology.

3D printing ; Mariner education ; Technology transfer

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