Bibliometric review of the impact of additive manufacturing on industrial modernization: a study applying the Consolidated Meta-Analytic Focus Theory

Authors

  • Alice Teixeira Lacerda Lage

    Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES), Departamento de Engenharia de Produção

    https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8831-0917

    Author

  • Isabella Carvalho dos Santos

    Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES), Departamento de Engenharia de Produção

    https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9894-3382

    Author

  • Mariana Bravim Duarte

    Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES), Departamento de Engenharia de Produção

    https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6290-5489

    Author

  • Luiz Felipe Píccoli Cavalini

    Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Departamento de Engenharia de Computação e Informação

    https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4251-8061

    Author

  • Thiara Cezana Gomes

    Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES), Departamento de Engenharia de Produção

    Author

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47456/bjpe.v12i1.50919
Keywords:
Additive Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, 3D printing, Sustainability, Industrial Modernization
Abstract

This study analyzes the impact of Additive Manufacturing (AM) on industrial modernization and its integration into Industry 4.0. The methodology consisted of a bibliometric review based on the Consolidated Meta-Analytic Focus Theory (TEMAC), with data collected from the Scopus and Web of Science databases. The analysis identified relevant semantic terms and mapped co-authorship and citation networks, resulting in a selected portfolio of eight articles for in-depth thematic analysis. The results reveal that the technology goes beyond the prototyping phase, establishing sustainability as a central benefit, alongside reduced logistical costs and mass customization. However, high material costs and the absence of technical standardization remain significant bottlenecks. Trends indicate the development of new raw materials and the expansion of AM in strategic sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and healthcare.

Author Biographies
  1. Alice Teixeira Lacerda Lage, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES), Departamento de Engenharia de Produção

    Graduanda em Engenharia de Produção pela Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8831-0917

  2. Isabella Carvalho dos Santos, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES), Departamento de Engenharia de Produção

    Técnica em Aquicultura pelo Instituto Federal do Espírito do Santo e graduanda em Engenharia de Produção pela Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9894-3382

  3. Mariana Bravim Duarte, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES), Departamento de Engenharia de Produção

    Graduanda em Engenharia de Produção pela Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6290-5489

  4. Luiz Felipe Píccoli Cavalini, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Departamento de Engenharia de Computação e Informação

    Graduando em Engenharia Mecânica pela Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4251-8061

  5. Thiara Cezana Gomes, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES), Departamento de Engenharia de Produção

    Doutora em Engenharia Ambiental (Recursos Hídricos); Mestre em Engenharia Civil (Transportes); Especialista em Engenharia de Segurança do Trabalho e em Engenharia de Suprimentos; Graduada em Engenheira de Produção. Atualmente é professora efetiva do Departamento de Engenharia de Produção da Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES). Pesquisadora de modelos matemáticos aplicados ao planejamento integrado de sistemas de tratamento de efluentes no âmbito de bacias hidrográficas; Problemas de Localização de Facilidades (PLF); Logística Reversa; Gestão da Qualidade. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6279-4008

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Image representing an advanced industrial manufacturing environment. In the foreground, a person interacts with a laptop displaying a digital interface with charts, performance indicators, and representations of robotic arms, suggesting monitoring of automated production processes. In the background, robotic arms performing welding operations with visible sparks can be seen, indicating automated industrial activities typical of Industry 4.0. On the desk there is also a tablet, a mouse, and a smartphone, reinforcing the use of integrated digital technologies. At the top of the image appears the article title “Bibliometric Review of the Impact of Additive Manufacturing on Industrial Modernization: A Study Applying the Consolidated Meta-Analytical Approach Theory,” along with the authors Lage, A. T. L., Santos, I. C. dos, Duarte, M. B., Cavalini, L. F. P., and Gomes, T. C. (2026). In the lower corner, the identification of the Brazilian Journal of Production Engineering and the journal’s ISSN is displayed.
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2026-03-09
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Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): Regular Issue (January - March)
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Lage, A. T. L., Santos, I. C. dos, Duarte, M. B., Cavalini, L. F. P., & Gomes, T. C. (2026). Bibliometric review of the impact of additive manufacturing on industrial modernization: a study applying the Consolidated Meta-Analytic Focus Theory. Brazilian Journal of Production Engineering, 12(1), 81-98. https://doi.org/10.47456/bjpe.v12i1.50919