...-based value chain, including product design, production planning and supply chain management. However, as the economically feasible application areas of AM appear limited, it restricts the practical applicability of many of the complex optimization models. Originality/value This review analyzes...

... of raw EBM‐surfaces are interesting since the raw surface has shown to enhance bone ingrowths and therefore is suitable to use in some medical applications. Orthopedic implants Hip stem Electron beam melting Additive manufacturing Fatigue properties Economic feasibility Additives Manufacturing...