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Staying High-Performing Multicore Conglomerate
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What is a key advantage of using additive manufacturing for RF antennas?

  • Increased AIT effort required
  • Reduced need for detailed drawings and documents (correct)
  • Extensive tests conducted at component level
  • Enhanced barrier for thermal conductivity

    • How does the monolithic design of additive manufactured RF antennas impact thermal conductivity?

  • Reduces thermal conductivity by 10%
  • Enhances thermal conductivity significantly
  • Has no effect on thermal conductivity
  • Introduces a barrier for thermal conductivity (correct)

    • What factor contributes to mass reduction in additive manufactured RF antennas?

  • Increased number of components
  • Enhanced drawing requirements
  • Decreased manufacturing costs
  • 10 times reduction in size (correct)

    • Which milestone is NOT part of the manufacturing flow for additive manufactured RF antennas?

    <p>Laser Welding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the target ratio of manufacturing costs to revenue in the case of OAM Europe?

    <p>51%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of manufacturing costs vs revenue, what indicates a successful project?

    <p>Real production costs less than target costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Material costs' account for what percentage of the real production cost?

    <p>39%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Production costs' make up what percentage of the real production cost?

    <p>61%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who published the principle of selective laser sintering?

    <p>Carl Deckard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did the first patient walk on a prosthesis made by a 3D printer?

    <p>2008-2009</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the first printed lower jaw implanted?

    <p>2013-2016</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology is used by Frank Herzog to develop metal AM in 1997?

    <p>Powder bed-based laser melting of metals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country was Frank Herzog from when he developed the technology for metal AM?

    <p>Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the growth rate of the Metal AM market according to the text?

    <p>12.9%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the lecture mentioned in the text?

    <p>Searching for new adjacencies or cores to expand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is economic distance between business activities in Oerlikon defined?

    <p>By the degree of cost, customer, and capability sharing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What methodology was used to estimate the relatedness of different business activities in Oerlikon?

    <p>Least square regression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which core in Oerlikon is identified as having a strong core around vacuum components and systems?

    <p>OLV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Option B's strategic vision for Oerlikon according to the text?

    <p>Becoming a strategic architect for up to two cores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pair of business activities in Oerlikon shows clear adjacencies according to the text?

    <p>TS and Materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is economic distance between two pairs of business activities calculated?

    <p>By averaging three degrees of sharing: cost, customer, and capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core focus of Oerlikon as mentioned in the lecture?

    <p>Building sustainable adjacencies to existing cores or identifying new cores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the forecasted total AM market value for 2027 according to the Smartech Report in 2019?

    <p>$43 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the AMPower Report in 2023, what is the forecasted value for 2027?

    <p>€21.58 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year does the text mention a value of €8.33 bn?

    <p>2022</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step involves the digital design of the 3D model in the production steps of 3D printing mentioned in the text?

    <p>Step 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Step 2.2 in the production steps of 3D printing?

    <p>Build strategy of the 3D-Part</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text say about the total AM market value according to the AMPower Report in 2022?

    <p>$21.58 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year does the text mention a value of €3.58 bn?

    <p>2022</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of businesses does the company currently have?

    <p>Mostly unrelated businesses in different markets and technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the challenges mentioned regarding the company's current business portfolio?

    <p>The portfolio is heterogeneous and hard to understand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the company aim to become in the future?

    <p>Focused around one or two cores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which business segment is recommended to invest in to double down on leadership in attractive markets?

    <p>Surface Solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended strategy for OMF business segment according to the text?

    <p>Consolidation opportunities in core</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect mentioned to be imperative for OLV's sustainability?

    <p>To scale to be sustainable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason given for having a more focused business around one or two cores?

    <p>To make it easier to understand the business portfolio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest as a potential move for OSS into adjacent markets?

    <p>Strengthening and expanding surface solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division invests approximately 4% of its sales in R&D?

    <p>Surface Solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many locations does the company have in Europe according to the text?

    <p>92</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region contributes the highest percentage to the sales of the Polymer Processing Solutions Division?

    <p>Asia-Pacific</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the sales of Polymer Processing Solutions come from Filament according to the text?

    <p>62%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many patents are filed annually by the Polymer Processing Solutions Division according to the text?

    <p>&gt;90</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of R&D investments in relation to total sales for the company?

    <p>~4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division focuses on providing polymer processing plant solutions and high-precision flow control component equipment?

    <p>Polymer Processing Solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main components of each gate in the Stage-Gate-Model?

    <p>Deliverables and criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the innovation process, what role do gates play?

    <p>Quality-control checkpoints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Stage-Gate-Model in innovation?

    <p>To break the process into defined stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information is gathered by cross-functional teams in the stages of the innovation process?

    <p>Technical, market, and financial information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of gates in the Stage-Gate-Model?

    <p>To serve as quality-control checkpoints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Stage-Gate-Model aim to minimize?

    <p>Risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do companies use the Stage-Gate-Model for innovation projects?

    <p>To filter out bad projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a paired comparison and a weighted scoring model?

    <p>A weighted scoring model requires defining criteria while a paired comparison does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tool is recommended for comparing projects or programs where different criteria weights are important?

    <p>Weighted Scoring Model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core function of a weighted scoring model in the context of project evaluation?

    <p>To compare projects based on predefined criteria weights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a company choose to use a paired comparison over a weighted scoring model?

    <p>To quickly assess key aspects of each project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes a weighted scoring model more suitable for comparing projects than a paired comparison?

    <p>It considers different criteria weights for evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario would a paired comparison be more appropriate than a weighted scoring model?

    <p>When each project needs detailed individual analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the resource allocation ratio from the weighted scoring model in terms of evaluating project ideas?

    <p>Resource Allocation Ratio does not consider criteria weights, unlike the weighted scoring model.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Gartner Hype Cycle model?

    <p>To represent the maturity and adoption of specific technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of technology adoption, what characterizes the 'Trough of Disillusionment' phase?

    <p>A period of waning interest due to unmet expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates the 'Peak of Inflated Expectations' phase from the 'Trough of Disillusionment' phase?

    <p>Success stories and a mix of successes and failures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers significant publicity during the 'Innovation Trigger' phase in technology evolution?

    <p>Initial proof-of-concept stories and media interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the 'Slope of Enlightenment' phase in technology adoption differ from the 'Peak of Inflated Expectations' phase?

    <p>Understanding of technology benefits and new product appearances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase marks a period where enterprises start to understand how a technology can benefit them?

    <p>'Slope of Enlightenment'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of specific technologies does the Plateau of Productivity in the Gartner Hype Cycle represent?

    <p>Wide understanding of technology benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of Binder Jetting for hard materials mentioned in the text?

    <p>Low surface quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Binder Jetting typically result in limited part sizes according to the text?

    <p>Shrinking of part size during sintering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material category is NOT mentioned as being possible for 3D metal printing in the text?

    <p>Polymer-based alloys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of having a flexible, decentralized spare parts supply for the life cycle of a Truck or Bus?

    <p>Extended availability of spare parts over 15 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributes to the cost reduction in warehouse according to the text?

    <p>Reduction of inventory by 10,000 parts per year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is additive manufacturing beneficial for spare parts supply according to the information provided?

    <p>Extended availability of spare parts up to 30-40 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what region are spare parts for new trucks expected to have availability for at least 15 years?

    <p>Asia and Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the Gartner Hype Cycle is characterized by interest waning as experiments and implementations fail to deliver?

    <p>Trough of Disillusionment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to producers of a technology during the Trough of Disillusionment according to the text?

    <p>They shake out or fail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the Porter's five-force model, which force refers to the power suppliers have in an industry?

    <p>Supplier Power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase marks the beginning of mainstream adoption according to the Gartner Hype Cycle?

    <p>Plateau of Productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers investment to continue during the Trough of Disillusionment according to the text?

    <p>Surviving providers improving products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is more clearly defined during the Plateau of Productivity in the Gartner Hype Cycle?

    <p>Criteria for assessing provider viability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the Gartner Hype Cycle is known for broad market applicability and relevance paying off?

    <p>'Plateau of Productivity'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Competitive Rivalry' is a component of which strategic model discussed in the text?

    <p>'Porter's Five-Force Model'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary material used for 3D printing the impellers for the wet gas compressor mentioned in the text?

    <p>Inconel 718</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many different geometries are mentioned for the components of the wet gas compressor impellers?

    <p>9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate size of the additional equipment on land related to the Ormen Lange Gas Field installation?

    <p>~100 football fields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process was NOT involved in the 2019 prototyping process chain mentioned in the text?

    <p>Hirtisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many months did it take to prototype one impeller according to the text?

    <p>2 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final step in the series process chain mentioned in the text for 2022?

    <p>Internal Coating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is being reviewed in 2022 according to the text?

    <p>$2023 Production Costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is not part of the qualification process chain in 2020 as per the text?

    <p>External Series production Wire EDM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Oerlikon aiming to become more focused around one or two cores?

    <p>To reinforce and complement strategic imperatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason provided in the text for investing in the OLV business segment?

    <p>To consolidate opportunities in the core business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes OSS and OMF the most attractive growth platforms according to the text?

    <p>Opportunities to strengthen and expand in core business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Oerlikon Innovation Hub Munich as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Alloy &amp; powder development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was Oerlikon described as a conglomerate of mostly unrelated businesses according to the text?

    <p>2014</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key role is the Ariane 6 rocket launcher expected to play, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Key role in Europe's space activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge is associated with the current business portfolio of Oerlikon according to the text?

    <p>Businesses with mixed performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much was the order signed between Oerlikon and ArianeGroup for the production of 3D printed sets of heat exchangers for the new Ariane 6 rocket launcher?

    <p>~€1 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is described as the imperative for sustainability in the OLV business segment?

    <p>Scaling to be sustainable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is showcased in Showcase 1: RF Antennas by Airbus according to the text?

    <p>Economic success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, why might Oerlikon need to move outside 'melt-to-yarn' operations?

    <p>To build a larger core in polymer processing equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mentioned as a strategic partnership for Oerlikon AM with the space industry in the text?

    <p>Antenna cluster for satellites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the majority of businesses within Oerlikon?

    <p>'Remainders' of past M&amp;A strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year is Oerlikon expected to participate in the Paris Air Show?

    <p>2023</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main subject of joint development mentioned involving Oerlikon and ArianeGroup according to the text?

    <p>Antenna clusters for communication satellites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributes to the limited power of buyers in the aerospace industry, as discussed in the text?

    <p>Limited bargaining power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Boeing take risks when introducing the B737 Max, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To comply with Airbus' new A320</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does the competitive rivalry among aircraft OEMs have on the long-term profitability of organizations, based on the text?

    <p>It decreases profitability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the threat of substitution considered low in the aerospace industry, according to the text?

    <p>Increased demand for airplanes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect contributes to the supplier power not being extremely high in the aerospace industry based on the text?

    <p>Longterm contracts with OEMs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do Airbus and Boeing dominate the market in the aerospace industry as mentioned in the text?

    <p>As a duopoly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of managing innovation organization within a company?

    <p>Creating a diverse portfolio of innovations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of the innovation process involves transforming an idea into a successful innovation?

    <p>Innovation Development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does managing the portfolio of innovations entail within a company?

    <p>Ensuring successful implementation of new innovations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is planning of innovation activities with an innovation roadmap important?

    <p>To ensure a structured approach to innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of gates in the innovation process within a company?

    <p>To act as checkpoints for moving forward in phases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is managing the portfolio of innovations crucial within a company?

    <p>To maintain a balance between different types of innovations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Innovation Strategy involves making strategic M&A decisions to:

    <p>Acquire innovative startups for their technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the forecasted total Additive Manufacturing (AM) market value for 2027 according to the AMPower Report in 2023?

    <p>21.58bn€</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step involves converting a 3D model into a 3D printing format in the production process mentioned in the text?

    <p>Digital design of the 3D model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sum of the amounts in billion euros for Part Manufacturing Material System 9,22 mentioned in the text?

    <p>26.75</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Step 2.2 in the production process of 3D printing mainly concerned with?

    <p>Support structure of the 3D-Part</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Step 1 in the production process of 3D printing directly responsible for?

    <p>Digital design of the 3D model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was Frank Herzog involved in developing metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology?

    <p>1997</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total forecasted AM market value for 2027 according to the Smartech Report in 2019?

    <p>$43 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do AI and Machine Learning play in the manufacturing industry based on the text?

    <p>Identifying bottlenecks and improvement potentials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do digital twins contribute to factory optimization according to the text?

    <p>Simulate the production process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage does Additive Manufacturing offer in terms of production flexibility?

    <p>Enabling fast iteration cycles in prototyping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do collaborative robots (Cobots) contribute to the workplace according to the text?

    <p>Reduce the need for manual labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way can Nanotechnology be considered essential for manufacturing achievements in electronics?

    <p>Aiding in achieving advanced materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Machine Learning contribute to reducing costs in quality control according to the text?

    <p>Training algorithms to identify defects from images</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary benefits of Automation through Advanced Robotics in manufacturing?

    <p>Operating 24/7 with minimal supervision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do new technologies aid in sustainability according to the text?

    <p>Reducing waste in production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key characteristics are shared between the 'Melt' and 'Surface' components in Oerlikon's AM business model?

    <p>Broad polymer melt knowhow and uniform surface properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is mentioned as having utilized additive manufacturing (AM) in the aerospace industry according to the text?

    <p>Boeing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one advantage of additive manufacturing (AM) for spare parts supply, based on the text?

    <p>Reduced lead times for parts production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which specific component is mentioned as having been additively manufactured (AM) for the Boeing F15 Pylon Rib?

    <p>TiWire Feed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential application area within Boeing does the text suggest could benefit from additive manufacturing (AM)?

    <p>Wheels and Brakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of Oerlikon's business model is emphasized through the example of Boeing's AM approach?

    <p>Continuous pressure for innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes polymer processing solutions attractive according to the information provided?

    <p>'Homogenous melt meets engineered surfaces'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Uniform pressure drop' and 'Controlling shear rates' are characteristics associated with which division of Oerlikon according to the text?

    <p>'OMF Manmade Fibers Solutions'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Trough of Disillusionment in the Gartner Hype Cycle, what happens to producers of the technology?

    <p>They withdraw from the market due to lack of interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Plateau of Productivity stage of the Gartner Hype Cycle, what criteria start to take off for mainstream adoption?

    <p>Provider viability and market applicability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategic model, as discussed in the text, can be used to analyze competitive market dynamics by considering factors like Supplier Power and Threat of Substitution?

    <p>Porter's Five Forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one consequence of a technology failing to deliver during the Trough of Disillusionment according to the Gartner Hype Cycle?

    <p>Decreased investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic defines the Plateau of Productivity stage in terms of technology's market applicability?

    <p>Broad market applicability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typically happens to investment during the Trough of Disillusionment if providers fail to improve their products?

    <p>Investment stops until recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what phase of the Gartner Hype Cycle does interest wane as experiments and implementations fail to deliver?

    <p>Trough of Disillusionment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one outcome when a technology reaches the Plateau of Productivity according to the Gartner Hype Cycle?

    <p>'Mainstream Adoption' begins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Innovation Controlling as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Analyzing innovation projects for efficiency and effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between Product Innovation and Process Innovation based on the text?

    <p>Product Innovation involves goods or services while Process Innovation involves organizational conduct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Product Innovation in enabling Process Innovation according to the text?

    <p>Product Innovation can drive changes in how an organization conducts its business.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Radical Innovation imply based on the text?

    <p>Disruptive changes in the way a business operates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Process Innovation differ from Product Innovation in terms of focus?

    <p>Process Innovation focuses on how an organization conducts its business while Product Innovation focuses on developing new products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Innovation Strategy according to the text?

    <p>Guiding the development and implementation of innovative approaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does Innovation Controlling support management in innovation projects?

    <p>&quot;Through analysis, information supply, and coordination of activities&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of gates in the Stage-Gate-Model?

    <p>To serve as quality-control checkpoints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three components of each gate in the Stage-Gate-Model?

    <p>Deliverables, criteria, and outputs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of stages in the Stage-Gate-Model?

    <p>To undertake parallel activities to reduce project risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the Stage-Gate-Model regarding project selection?

    <p>Allocating resources efficiently on promising projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT part of the three components of each gate in the Stage-Gate-Model?

    <p>Cross-functional teams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the internal obstacle faced by engineers and designers according to the text?

    <p>Sticking to traditional methods and avoiding innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do gates in the Stage-Gate-Model differ from stages?

    <p>Gates are entrance points to stages, while stages filter out bad projects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are geometries and shapes defined in CAD models according to the solution proposed in the text?

    <p>By using algorithms created by artificial intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key function do gates perform in the innovation process?

    <p>Serve as quality-control checkpoints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of kernel does Hyperganic use for its software's geometry processing?

    <p>Voxel kernel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Hyperganic ensure that the objects created are always printable?

    <p>By incorporating printing requirements into the input data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hyperganic's software focus on in terms of manufacturing processes?

    <p>Simplicity and traditional methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of artificial intelligence in Hyperganic's design process?

    <p>Creating algorithms to define geometries and shapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of using voxel-based geometry processing in design automation?

    <p>High precision control over design and printing parameters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of managing an innovation portfolio according to the text?

    <p>Foster an open discussion on new ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action should be avoided in managing an innovation portfolio based on the text?

    <p>Make strategic M&amp;A decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as important for Innovation Development according to the text?

    <p>Managing ideas from inside and outside the company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of Innovation Organization as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Implementation management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should companies validate the market potential of their innovations according to the text?

    <p>To ensure alignment with corporate strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Innovation Development, what is mentioned as necessary to determine according to the text?

    <p>Customer needs and suitable solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of additive manufacturing (AM) according to the text?

    <p>To reduce potential scrap and material waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference in the 'Buy to fly ratio' between conventional manufacturing and additive manufacturing processes?

    <p>Conventional: 10-100, Additive: 1-5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is at the core of future manufacturing in the discrete industry based on the text?

    <p>Data-based manufacturing process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key aspect is mentioned in relation to 3D printing and digital twin technology?

    <p>In situ monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant development in 1981 related to 3D printing according to the text?

    <p>Patent for stereolithography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the Gartner Hype Cycle represents a period where expectations are unreasonably high?

    <p>'Peak of Inflated Expectations'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Buy to fly ratio' signify in the context of manufacturing?

    <p>Weight ratio of raw material to the final product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is NOT mentioned as part of the sequence in the production process for 3D printing?

    <p>'Material extraction'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical event occurred in 1986 related to 3D printing as per the text?

    <p>'Photo-hardening plastic model' described by Hideo Kodama</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'CAD file creation' is primarily associated with which stage of the entire production process mentioned in the text?

    <p>'Design / Scan'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the S-shape of the curve represent in the context of technology performance?

    <p>The relationship between sales volume and research and development effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of identifying 'technological discontinuities' according to the text?

    <p>To prevent market share erosion due to late technology adoption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the gradient of the curve describe in the S-Curve model?

    <p>The decline in R&amp;D productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What serves as an assessment support for understanding how a technology can continue to develop?

    <p>Performance limits regarding further development potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the text, what stage typically represents a period where technology experiences a decline in growth rate?

    <p>Saturation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the assumption made about technology in relation to its potential for further development?

    <p>Technology will always reach technical performance limits for further development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do 'technological discontinuities' play in eroding market share according to the text?

    <p>They prevent companies from switching to better technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key offering of Oerlikon AM mentioned in the text?

    <p>80+ years of experience in the aerospace industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which department at Oerlikon AM focuses on the best combination of materials, design, production methods, and post-processing?

    <p>Design &amp; Application Engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of Oerlikon AM's Production & Post-processing capabilities?

    <p>End-to-end advanced component manufacturing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as a crucial requirement for managing new ideas according to the text?

    <p>Valuing new ideas as a valuable asset that needs management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant feature of the Innovation Funnel according to the text?

    <p>Structured approach to managing new ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Oerlikon AM view the role of new ideas in their organization?

    <p>As an asset requiring careful management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material was used to manufacture parts for the wet gas compressor impellers?

    <p>Inconel 718</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Ormen Lange Gas Field located according to the text?

    <p>120km west of the Norwegian coast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many different geometries do the components of the wet gas compressor impellers consist of?

    <p>9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the timeline for producing 25 impellers during series production in 2021?

    <p>18 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which manufacturing method was NOT part of the prototyping process chain in 2019 as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Stress relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional equipment on land related to the Ormen Lange Gas Field is described as being approximately the size of 100 football fields?

    <p>A gas processing plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the impellers enabled significantly higher performance due to its special slot geometry?

    <p>Blades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes precipitation hardened steels like 15-5PH and 17-4PH unique?

    <p>High nickel and chromium content for corrosion resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are copper-based alloys like those used in induction coils considered ideal?

    <p>High reflectivity and conductivity for efficient induction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of using precious metals like gold and platinum in 3D printing?

    <p>Limitations in application space to jewelry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the printing of tungsten mentioned as a potential application in medical imaging?

    <p>To enhance image contrast in medical scans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are traditional induction coils often replaced by printed parts?

    <p>To allow for complex geometries and tight dimensional tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Fe-based alloys like 15-5PH and 17-4PH from traditional steels?

    <p>Low carbon content but high nickel and chromium content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property of copper makes it suitable for applications like induction coils?

    <p>High reflectivity and conductivity for ideal performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was Hans Langer founded?

    <p>1997</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of EBM (Electron Beam Melting) printers mentioned in the text?

    <p>High density and high temperatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Hans Langer founded?

    <p>Lichtenfels, Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which industry did Hans Langer change its direction to according to the text?

    <p>Aviation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the founder of Hans Langer?

    <p>Frank Herzog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which printer manufacturer is mentioned as a competitor to Hans Langer?

    <p>EOS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did Hans Langer become a General Electric Additive Company?

    <p>2016</p> Signup and view all the answers

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