by Fred Fuld III
The book, The Pan-Industrial Revolution: How New Manufacturing Titans will Transform the World, by Richard D’Aveni, is about how the manufacturing industry is changing dramatically due to the major advances in 3D technology.
The proliferation of 3D technology, now often referred to as additive manufacturing, is ubiquitous but hidden. Many of the largest companies in the United States, and for that matter, the world, are actively pursuing the 3D tech manufacturing process. D’Aveni brings this secret world to light.
The author also describes how this major change in manufacturing affects the earnings of companies, jobs, and the economy in general.
My favorite chapter was “Chapter 3: Making More, Faster and Cheaper” and not just because of the pictures (yes the book even has pictures), in which he talks about the enormous advantages of both economies of scale and economies of scope with additive manufacturing.
I even got a couple of investment ideas from the book.
Whether you are familiar with 3D printing or not, The Pan-Industrial Revolution will open your eyes to the future of manufacturing and business.