@inproceedings{94ae5e4cb06446a98a498494768898c5,
title = "FabLabs as platforms for digital fabrication services: A literature analysis",
abstract = "Digital fabrication is contributing to the paradigm shift that is determining a new way to design, produce and consume goods and services. In order to understand the role of FabLabs, networked platforms for the dissemination of digital culture through the sharing of technological tools and knowledge, this paper explores the main research themes and methods associated with this new business model. Through a systematic literature analysis, it provides an assessment of the state of art of the past and current literature about FabLabs from a service perspective. Based on research papers published exclusively on scholarly journals, the study describes the emergence of this research area and characterize its current status. A critical analysis of the existing research as well as some recommendations for future studies in this field are also offered.",
keywords = "3D printing, Digital fabrication, Digital manufacturing, Digital transformation, FabLab, Innovation, Knowledge, Literature analysis, Services",
author = "Marco Savastano and Francesco Bellini and Fabrizio D{\textquoteright}Ascenzo and Eusebio Scornavacca",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} Springer International Publishing AG 2017.; 8th International Conference on Exploring Service Science, IESS 2017 ; Conference date: 24-05-2017 Through 26-05-2017",
year = "2017",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-319-56925-3_3",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9783319569246",
series = "Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing",
publisher = "Springer Verlag",
pages = "24--37",
editor = "Monica Dragoicea and Maurizio Cavallari and Stefano Za",
booktitle = "Exploring Services Science - 8th International Conference, IESS 2017, Proceedings",
}