3D printing implementation in food industry

Thesis title: 3D printing implementation in food industry
Author: Zhylinskaya, Alena
Thesis type: Diploma thesis
Supervisor: Srivastava, Mohit
Opponents: Martínez, Felipe
Thesis language: English
Abstract:
3D printing technology is evolving rapidly and offers opportunities that can compete with traditional manufacturing in various industries. Nevertheless, the level of penetration of 3D printing in the food sector is still in the emerging stage. The aim of the paper is to analyze current trends in the 3D food printing and potential applications that can modify traditional business models. The theoretical part deals with existing applications and constraints of additive manufacturing, safety concerns and regulations in 3D food industry. Furthermore, survey questionnaire and semi-structured interviews are analyzed to gather holistic perspective on 3D food development. Finally, several frameworks are used to determine additional value for customer created with this new technology and propose business model innovation.
Keywords: 3D printing; food industry; additive manufacturing
Thesis title: 3D printing implementation in food industry
Author: Zhylinskaya, Alena
Thesis type: Diplomová práce
Supervisor: Srivastava, Mohit
Opponents: Martínez, Felipe
Thesis language: English
Abstract:
3D printing technology is evolving rapidly and offers opportunities that can compete with traditional manufacturing in various industries. Nevertheless, the level of penetration of 3D printing in the food sector is still in the emerging stage. The aim of the paper is to analyze current trends in the 3D food printing and potential applications that can modify traditional business models. The theoretical part deals with existing applications and constraints of additive manufacturing, safety concerns and regulations in 3D food industry. Furthermore, survey questionnaire and semi-structured interviews are analyzed to gather holistic perspective on 3D food development. Finally, several frameworks are used to determine additional value for customer created with this new technology and propose business model innovation.
Keywords: food industry; 3D printing; additive manufacturing

Information about study

Study programme: Ekonomika a management/Management
Type of study programme: Magisterský studijní program
Assigned degree: Ing.
Institutions assigning academic degree: Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze
Faculty: Faculty of Business Administration
Department: Department of strategy

Information on submission and defense

Date of assignment: 1. 1. 2020
Date of submission: 23. 8. 2020
Date of defense: 17. 9. 2020
Identifier in the InSIS system: https://insis.vse.cz/zp/72058/podrobnosti

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