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Discrete Event Simulation of a Stereolithography Production Line

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  • Zahra Isania

    (Polytechnic University of Bari, Department of Mechanics, Mathematics and Management)

  • Giuseppe Casalino

    (Polytechnic University of Bari, Department of Mechanics, Mathematics and Management)

Abstract

As additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, particularly stereolithography (SLA), gain popularity for producing complex geometries and enabling high-volume production, optimizing workflows becomes essential for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Traditional trial-and-error approaches to process optimization are time-consuming and costly. To address this, simulation technology provides a powerful tool for analyzing and improving manufacturing systems before real-world implementation. This study explores the optimization of a hypothetical SLA-based production line using FlexSim. The research identifies optimal machine configurations, operator allocations, post-curing machines, and quality control strategies for an initial layout. The comparison is based on layout cost, SLA machine utilization, bottleneck reduction, and total production output.

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  • Zahra Isania & Giuseppe Casalino, 2025. "Discrete Event Simulation of a Stereolithography Production Line," SN Operations Research Forum, Springer, vol. 6(4), pages 1-19, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:snopef:v:6:y:2025:i:4:d:10.1007_s43069-025-00575-1
    DOI: 10.1007/s43069-025-00575-1
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