OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Rapid Prototyping Journal is 26. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
Selective laser sintering of bonded anisotropic permanent magnets using an in situ alignment fixture	160
Simultaneous extraction of profile and surface roughness of 3D SLM components using fringe projection method	98
Effects of gas flow speed on bead geometry and optical emissions during laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing	60
Multi-objective optimization of parts construction direction by scaling-enumeration method in L-PBF process	60
Breaking the tradeoff: multiscale optimization for lower cost, lower residual stress LPBF of SS316L	58
Optimization of dimensional accuracy and surface roughness in m-SLA using response surface methodology	53
Surface modification of prototypes in fused deposition modelling using lapping process	48
Application and prospective of sand-type 3D printing material in rock mechanics: a review	45
Mechanical properties and crystallinity of polypropylene injection molded in polyjet and aluminum tooling	44
Validation of design and materials for additive manufacturing of endocavitary mechanical distractor	43
Development of a patient-specific immobilisation facemask for radiation therapy using additive manufacturing, pressure sensors and topology optimisation	40
Optimisation of single contour strategy in selective laser melting of Ti-6Al-4V lattices	37
Thermal modeling of directed energy deposition additive manufacturing using graph theory	35
A bibliometric indicators analysis of additive manufacturing research trends from 2010 to 2020	35
Hybrid acoustic materials through assembly of tubes and microchannels: design and experimental investigation	33
PEEK-Barium sulfate composite for three-dimensional virtual reconstruction of a printed human in vitro model using CT	32
A multi-criteria decision making method for vapor smoothening fused deposition modelling part	30
Development of process-structure linkage for Inconel 718 processed by laser powder bed fusion: a numerical modeling approach	29
Rapid tooling: investigation of soft-tooled micro-injection moulding process characteristics using in-line measurements and surface metrology	28
Fracture assessment of polycarbonate parts produced by fused deposition modeling in the out-of-plane printing direction – effect of raster angle	27
Precise determination of initial printable time for cement mortar 3D printing using a derivative method	27
Guidelines for 3D printed springs using material extrusion	27
A finishing process via ultrasonic drilling for additively manufactured carbon fiber composites	26
An investigation on energy consumption and part quality of stereolithography apparatus manufactured parts	26
Bone reconstruction surgery of complex craniomaxillofacial deformities using additive manufacturing customized implants - a case report	26

Investigation of selective laser melting process for Cu-5Sn alloy on surface roughness, microstructure and mechanical property