Track: Manufacturing

Abstract

This paper is part of a research that involves the nine technologies of industry 4.0 applied to the textile sector. Here the focus is the literature review made with the SciMAT (Science Mapping Analysis Tool) software. The tool analyzed was the Additive Manufacturing, but the papers showed the term most used is the synonym three-dimensional printing. The first time the term appeared in publications was in 2016. This paper will present the steps for implementing additive manufacturing, textile industry applications, as well as advantages and challenges. The results showed that machine adaptations are relatively easy with the introduction of accessories and examples include smart textiles such as electronic parts, seamless or cut fabrics, and even entire parades with all parts made on the 3D printer. However, it is still necessary to develop models that adapt to different bodies, adjusting with greater flexibility, improving the production process through an automatic selection of needles.