Advanced 3D printing technologies for the aircraft industry: a fuzzy systematic approach for assessing the critical factors

• Published in: International journal of advanced manufacturing technology Vol. 105; no. 10; pp. 4059 - 4069
• Main Authors: Wang, Yu-Cheng, Chen, Toly, Yeh, Yung-Lan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Springer London 01.12.2019; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: 3-D printers; Aircraft industry; Analytic hierarchy process; CAE) and Design; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD; Engineering; Fuzzy systems; Industrial and Production Engineering; Literature reviews; Mechanical Engineering; Media Management; Original Article; Production costs; Three dimensional printing; Aircraft industry; Fuzzy geometric mean; Fuzzy analytical hierarchy process; 3D printing

In the aircraft industry, three-dimensional (3D) printing can confer several benefits, such as shortened cycle times, reduced production costs, and lighter part weights. However, some concerns must be addressed for 3D-printing applications to be viable. This paper investigated these concerns by revi...