Harnessing the Potential of Additive Manufacturing to Drive Innovation and Sustainability in the U. S. Energy Industry

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@article{1723038,
      author = {Zagah Janet Kabor},
      title = {Harnessing the Potential of Additive Manufacturing to Drive Innovation and Sustainability in the U. S. Energy Industry},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2026},
      volume = {10},
      number = {3},
      pages = {4094-4100},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1723038.pdf},
      abstract = {Additive manufacturing (AM), generally known as 3D printing, is changing the nature of industrial production and redefining the principles of innovation in various industries, including the energy industry. This paper examines how AM can be used effectively to drive innovation and sustainability in the U.S. energy industry. Drawing from the theoretical framework of the AM innovation system (Lavoie and Addis, 2018) and adopting the insights of sustainable manufacturing, the idea of the circular economy, and industrial ecology, this paper explores the role of AM in promoting low-carbon technologies, supply-chain optimisation, and design flexibility. It also discusses the technical, policy and infrastructural obstacles that limit AM adoption. The study establishes that AM can help to decrease the amount of waste, increase the performance of particular components, and decentralise production significantly, using the case examples of companies like Siemens Energy and the conclusions offered by the Department of Energy (DOE) AM Forward initiative. The paper concludes with policy and strategic recommendations on how AM can be incorporated in the transition to a sustainable and resilient future of energy in the U.S.},
      keywords = {additive manufacturing; 3D printing; innovation systems; sustainability; U.S. energy industry; circular economy; advanced manufacturing},
      month = {September},
  }