APPLICATION OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TO REDUCE BUS DOWNTIME AND OPTIMIZE OPERATIONAL MAINTENANCE

Authors

  • Ariel Brandão Dutra UniSenaiPR - Campus: Jardim Botânico Author
  • Guilherme Weirich Bezerra UniSenaiPR - Campus: Jardim Botânico Author
  • Nicolas Ramos Mance UniSenaiPR - Campus: Jardim Botânico Author
  • Pedro Grocosky Neto UniSenaiPR - Campus: Jardim Botânico Author
  • Rafaelly Louise da Silva Vaz UniSenaiPR - Campus: Jardim Botânico Author
  • Tiago Fibla Rodrigues de Freitas UniSenaiPR - Campus: Jardim Botânico Author
  • Jonas Eduardo Rocha UniSenaiPR - Campus: Jardim Botânico Author

Keywords:

Additive manufacturing, Bus maintenance, Cost reduction

Abstract

This article analyzes the application of additive manufacturing (3D printing) in the maintenance sector of Auto Viação Redentor, focusing on reducing bus downtime and operational costs. The company, a reference in public transportation in Curitiba, faces challenges related to the high cost and long lead time for replacing components, especially door control buttons, which have a high replacement rate. The study aims to evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of using 3D printing to manufacture these components. The methodology combines bibliographic research, field observations, interviews, and maintenance data analysis. The results indicate that additive manufacturing can reduce replacement costs, decrease dependence on external suppliers, shorten component acquisition time, and improve fleet availability. Therefore, the proposed solution presents technical and economic viability, contributing to the optimization of maintenance processes and operational efficiency.

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Published

2026-09-03

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): (jul./dez. 2025) - Educação, Tecnologia e Transformação Industrial

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Artigos

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Copyright (c) 2026 Ariel Brandão Dutra , Guilherme Weirich Bezerra , Nicolas Ramos Mance , Pedro Grocosky Neto , Rafaelly Louise da Silva Vaz, Tiago Fibla Rodrigues de Freitas , Jonas Eduardo Rocha (Autor)

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