Identification of Barriers in the Implementation of Additive Manufacturing in Indian Scenario

Abstract

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing is a material joining technology based on layer-by-layer deposition. AM technologies have capabilities to reduce lead time, to increase material efficiency, to deal with complexity in production, to reduce time and labor in construction, making cell-based organs in healthcare technologies and is an important part of Industry 4.0. Countries like the USA, China, South Korea, Japan are taking a leap in the adaptation and making patents in AM technology, India is being slow in the adaptation and implementation of this technology. This gap is governed by several barriers which are needed to be addressed. This study identifies the barriers prevailing in Indian scenario towards the adaptation of AM technologies using Fuzzy ISM methodology and classify them on the basis of dependence power and driving power and also level their hierarchy in Fuzzy ISM model. Some critical barriers like Compatibility, Initial Cost, Lack of talent etc. are identified and considered for analysis.