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3D Printer Technology Selection in Rapid Prototyping: A Spherical Fuzzy AHP Approach

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  • Çevik Aka, Damla

    (Kirklareli University)

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The aim of this study is to make the best technology decision for an enterprise in the automotive sector that plans to purchase a 3D printer for the purpose of obtaining rapid product prototypes. The study includes seven criteria as accuracy, complex design, surface quality, ease of use, throughput, material cost, and equipment cost, and three alternative technologies as fused deposition modeling (FDM), selective laser sintering (SLS), and stereolithography (SLA). The weighting of the criteria has been carried out by three experts in the product development department, and the evaluation of alternatives has been carried out by a team of 3D printer manufacturers. The spherical fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (SF-AHP) method is applied in the study. It’s considered important for making the right technology decision in product development processes since this study seeks a solution to a real problem. As a result of the study, while the accuracy criterion is the highest priority, the ease of use of the selected printer is the least priority criterion. On the other hand, SLA 3D printer technology has been seen as the most ideal technology in terms of many criteria for prototyping automotive plastic material parts.

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  • Çevik Aka, Damla, 2023. "3D Printer Technology Selection in Rapid Prototyping: A Spherical Fuzzy AHP Approach," Business and Economics Research Journal, Uludag University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, vol. 14(4), pages 503-523, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:buecrj:0650
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    Keywords

    3D Printer; Additive Manufacturing; Rapid Prototyping; Product Prototyping; Spherical Fuzzy AHP;
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    JEL classification:

    • L62 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Manufacturing - - - Automobiles; Other Transportation Equipment; Related Parts and Equipment
    • M11 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Production Management
    • O32 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Management of Technological Innovation and R&D

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