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Ranking of Additive Manufacturing Implementation Factors using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP)

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Additive manufacturing (AM) is a transformative approach to modern manufacturing firms by enabling customized production with highly intricate and complex parts. AM is set to be a game changer and is known as the manufacturing paradigm of the future due to its ability to meet changing capacity and functionality rapidly and efficiently. However, considering the significant benefits of this technology, manufacturing firms are not ready to implement this technology. Although several Indian industries are geared up to implement AM technology, they are still at the initial stage. In this regard, the diffusion of this technology and studying its important factors hindering its implementation will help us understand the dynamics of this industry and competitiveness. The purpose of this study is to identify and prioritize important AM implementation factors using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP), a multicriteria decision-making tool. A total of 11 factors have been identified and ranked through AHP. This study can help understand the AM implementation process and operational and implementation challenges, which will help industry managers plan effective AM implementation strategies.

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    Harshad Chandrakant Sonar, Vivek Vilas Khanzode & Milind Madhukarrao Akarte

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Sonar, H.C., Khanzode, V.V. & Akarte, M.M. Ranking of Additive Manufacturing Implementation Factors using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. C 102, 421–426 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40032-020-00645-9

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