Analyzing the Economic Impact of the ‘Neighborhood 91’ Additive Manufacturing Hub at Pittsburgh International Airport
Additive manufacturing consultancy firm The Barnes Group Advisors (TBGA) has released a study looking at the potential impact of an additive manufacturing production campus for the Pittsburgh International Airport. Known as Neighborhood 91, the 3D printing hub is planned for construction at the airport sometime in 2020 and will form part of the Pittsburgh Airport Innovation Campus. The development will sit on 195 acres directly attached to Pittsburgh International Airport.
The campus has been designed to house a complete end-to-end additive manufacturing ecosystem; it features all the necessary components that make up the 3D printing supply chain. TBGA’s study has revealed the overall economic benefits that Neighborhood 91 could have for Pittsburgh International Airport, mainly revolving around a reduction in production costs, simplified supply chain, workforce development, and reduced energy consumption.
Commenting on the many cost impacts of a concentrated AM production campus, TBGA ADDvisor Services Leader and report co-author, Laura Ely, stated, “The current AM production supply chain is fragmented.”