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Distributed hybrid multiagent task allocation approach for dual-nozzle 3D printers in microfactories

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posted on 2023-06-09, 03:28 authored by Murugappan Elango, Nachiappan SubramanianNachiappan Subramanian, Romeo Marian, Mark Goh
This paper describes a three-dimensional (3D) printing machine with two nozzles that start from different locations and cover all task locations in a short span of time. Many studies have developed algorithms for reducing the total path distance of single-nozzle 3D printers. The present research proposes a hybrid methodology that can balance workloads by equalising task allocations and nozzle path lengths for both nozzles simultaneously. This multiagent task allocation approach can increase the productivity of microfactories that use dual-nozzle 3D printers to fabricate multilayer printed circuit boards. The robustness and solution quality of the method are evaluated using the standard very large-scale integration benchmark data-sets.

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

International Journal of Production Research

ISSN

0020-7543

Publisher

Taylor and Francis

Issue

23

Volume

54

Page range

7014-7026

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  • Business and Management Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2016-10-13

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