Server 1	Server 2
First cost, $	100,000	200,000
Net cash flow, $/year	35,000	50,000 year 1, plus 5,000 per year for years 2, 3, and 4 (gradient) 70,000 maximum for years 5 on, even if the server is replaced
Life, years.	3 or 4.	5 or 8

Background: Performing ROR Analysis for 3D Printer and IIoT Technology.

Software used in 3D printer systems manufactured by Spectrum Laser Corp. is currently able to automatically develop hollows, shells, and tree supports to save development time. Network printing for use on multiple machines and at different locations globally is available. New software, called JIT II, is being beta tested that will allow IIoT- type (Industrial Internet of Things) connections between machines at distant locations. When onboard monitoring sensors detect that a part is about to fail, or it is time to replace one of several high-profile parts, the JIT II software will automatically queue the parts manufacturing code onto a 3D printer that is detected to be locally, idle or ready. The company believes it can design and produce the JIT II software, the 3D printers and the accompanying computer equipment computer equipment necessary to place this technology in a wide variety of harsh environments - chemically toxic to humans, in flight, underground in mines, on the ocean floor, in war-torn areas, etc.

Information:

For this case, we will analyze the available computers that can provide the server function necessary to make this interlinking available and successful. The first cost and other parameter estimates, including expected contribution to annual net cash flow, are summarized above.

The life estimates were developed by two different individuals: a design engineer and a manufacturing manager. They have asked that, at this stage of the project, all analyses be performed using both life estimates for each system.

Case Study Exercises

Use spreadsheet analyses to determine the following:

1) If the MARR = 12%, which server should be selected? Use the PW or AW method to make the selection.

**To determine the selection, we compare i to MARR, but how do you get i from excel by using PW or AW methods?