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Narrative Review | Agricultural Engineering | India | Volume 13 Issue 5, May 2024 | Rating: 5.1 / 10
Advancements in Precision Agriculture: Exploring the Role of 3D Printing in Designing All-Terrain Vehicles for Farming Applications
Mrutyunjay Padhiary [2] | Pankaj Roy
Abstract: Modern farming operations require creative solutions to improve productivity and sustainability, and ATVs are essential for performing activities like tillage, planting, spraying, harvesting, soil sampling, and irrigation control in precision agriculture. The introduction of 3D printing has transformed the prototyping process by greatly decreasing the time it takes to create prototypes, allowing for personalized designs, and attaining intricate design complexities that were not possible with old manufacturing processes. The plastic and metal 3D printing methods offer distinct benefits and difficulties, which have consequences for the characteristics of the materials, the speed of printing, and the cost-effectiveness. This research examines existing literature, case studies, and economic feasibility to emphasize the significant impact that 3D printing may have on prototyping ATVs for precision agriculture. The successful utilization of 3D printing in making lightweight and durable ATV components demonstrates enhanced performance, efficiency, and functionality as compared to traditional production techniques. Furthermore, this report offers specific suggestions for conducting comprehensive investigations into the material's properties through mechanical testing. It also proposes exploring efficient and affordable implementation strategies, such as optimizing the supply chain. Additionally, it recommends fostering widespread adoption of 3D printing in agricultural machinery development and precision agriculture practices through collaborative partnerships. To summarize, this study highlights the crucial need of adopting 3D printing technology as a key catalyst for creativity, sustainability, and efficiency in revolutionizing the agriculture industry.
Keywords: 3D Printing, Precision Agriculture, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Prototyping, Innovation
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 5, May 2024,
Pages: 861 - 868