OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Rapid Prototyping Journal is 3. 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 2020-10-01 to 2024-10-01.)

Article	Citations
Additive manufacturing a powerful tool for the aerospace industry	153
An overview of fused deposition modelling (FDM): research, development and process optimisation	90
Influence of 3D printing process parameters on the mechanical properties and mass of PLA parts and predictive models	60
A critical review of 3D printing and digital manufacturing in construction engineering	60
Additive manufacturing of 316L stainless-steel structures using fused filament fabrication technology: mechanical and geometric properties	59
Multimaterial powder bed fusion techniques	51
Laser subtractive and laser powder bed fusion of metals: review of process and production features	49
Mechanical properties of thermoplastic parts produced by fused deposition modeling:a review	48
Additive manufacturing techniques for the fabrication of tissue engineering scaffolds: a review	45
A review of Industry 4.0 and additive manufacturing synergy	44
Multi-scale damage analysis and fatigue behavior of PLA manufactured by fused deposition modeling (FDM)	42
Design for additive manufacturing: a comprehensive review of the tendencies and limitations of methodologies	40
Optimization of FDM 3D printing parameters for high strength PEEK using the Taguchi method and experimental validation	39
Fatigue life optimization for 17-4Ph steel produced by selective laser melting	35
An overview on joining/welding as post-processing technique to circumvent the build volume limitation of an FDM-3D printer	35
Learning-based error modeling in FDM 3D printing process	32
On the build orientation effect in as-printed and as-sintered bending properties of 17-4PH alloy fabricated by metal fused filament fabrication	31
Numerical and experimental investigation of FDM fabricated re-entrant auxetic structures of ABS and PLA materials under compressive loading	31
Selection for additive manufacturing using hybrid MCDM technique considering sustainable concepts	30
Investigating additive manufacturing implementation factors using integrated ISM-MICMAC approach	30
Additive manufacturing of anti-SARS-CoV-2 Copper-Tungsten-Silver alloy	29
A novel method of bead modeling and control for wire and arc additive manufacturing	29
Additive manufacturing of aluminium alloy 2024 by laser powder bed fusion: microstructural evolution, defects and mechanical properties	27
A bibliometric indicators analysis of additive manufacturing research trends from 2010 to 2020	27
Fused filament fabrication of nylon 6/66 copolymer: parametric study comparing full factorial and Taguchi design of experiments	27

Advances in additive manufacturing of shape memory polymer composites	26
Proposal of design rules for improving the accuracy of selective laser melting (SLM) manufacturing using benchmarks parts	26
Evolution of temperature and residual stress behavior in selective laser melting of 316L stainless steel across a cooling channel	26
Effect of fiber content and fiber orientation on mechanical behavior of fused filament fabricated continuous-glass-fiber-reinforced nylon	25
Creating novel furniture through topology optimization and advanced manufacturing	25
Effect of nozzle diameter on mechanical and geometric performance of 3D printed carbon fibre-reinforced composites manufactured by fused filament fabrication	25
Effects of fused filament fabrication parameters on the manufacturing of 316L stainless-steel components: geometric and mechanical properties	24
Study of the annealing influence on the mechanical performance of PA12 and PA12 fibre reinforced FFF printed specimens	24
Effects of process parameters on compressive property of FDM with ABS	24
Comparative study on the properties of 17-4 PH stainless steel parts made by metal fused filament fabrication process and atomic diffusion additive manufacturing	24
Parametric optimization for dimensional correctness of 3D printed part using masked stereolithography: Taguchi method	24
Processing and properties of PLA/Mg filaments for 3D printing of scaffolds for biomedical applications	24
Supportless printing of lattice structures by metal fused filament fabrication (MF³) of Ti-6Al-4V: design and analysis	24
Functional applications of 4D printing: a review	23
Experimental investigations into abrasive flow machining (AFM) of 3D printed ABS and PLA parts	23
The influence of process parameters on the impact resistance of 3D printed PLA specimens under water-absorption and heat-treated conditions	23
Opportunities and challenges in additive manufacturing used in space sector: a comprehensive review	23
Effects of 3D-printed PLA material with different filling densities on coefficient of friction performance	22
Fused filament printing of specialized biomedical devices: a state-of-the art review of technological feasibilities with PEEK	21
A comparative analysis of the compression characteristics of a thermoplastic polyurethane 3D printed in four infill patterns for comfort applications	21
Additive manufacturing is sustainable technology: citespace based bibliometric investigations of fused deposition modeling approach	21
Comparative study of the flexural properties of ABS, PLA and a PLA–wood composite manufactured through fused filament fabrication	20
Analysis of factors influencing energy consumption of material extrusion-based additive manufacturing using interpretive structural modelling	20
Multi-scale simulation approach for identifying optimal parameters for fabrication ofhigh-density Inconel 718 parts using selective laser melting	20
Infill parameters influence over the natural frequencies of ABS specimens obtained by extrusion-based 3D printing	20
Effects of extruder temperatures and raster orientations on mechanical properties of the FFF-processed polylactic-acid (PLA) material	20
Microstructure evolution along build direction for thin-wall components fabricated with wire-direct energy deposition	19
Dimensional accuracy and surface finish of 3D printed polyurethane (PU) dog-bone samples optimally manufactured by fused deposition modelling (FDM)	19
Multi-material stereolithography using curing-on-demand printheads	19
Optimization of LB-PBF process parameters to achieve best relative density and surface roughness for Ti6Al4V samples: using NSGA-II algorithm	19
Graphene oxide/epoxy acrylate nanocomposite production via SLA and importance of graphene oxide surface modification for mechanical properties	19
Study on driving waveform design process for multi-nozzle piezoelectric printhead in material-jetting 3D printing	19
The influence of porosity, crystallinity and interlayer adhesion on the tensile strength of 3D printed polylactic acid (PLA)	18
Parametric study on tensile and flexural properties of ULTEM 1010 specimens fabricated via FDM	18
Optimizing the pinch-off problem for gradient triply periodic minimal surface cellular structures manufactured by selective laser melting	18
Numerical study for the improvement of bead spreading architecture with modified nozzle geometries in additive manufacturing of polymers	18
A review on the performance characteristics, applications, challenges and possible solutions in electron beam melted Ti-based orthopaedic and orthodontic implants	18
Experimental study on the accuracy and surface quality of printed versus machined holes in PEI Ultem 9085 FDM specimens	18
Parametric optimization of fused deposition modelling process using Grey based Taguchi and TOPSIS methods for an automotive component	18
On improving the surface finish of 3D printing polylactic acid parts by corundum blasting	18
High-cycle fatigue properties of curved-surface AlSi10Mg parts fabricated by powder bed fusion additive manufacturing	18
Effect of the CMT advanced process combined with an active cooling technique on macro and microstructural aspects of aluminum WAAM	18
Customized design and additive manufacturing of kids’ ankle foot orthosis	17
Design, additive manufacture and clinical application of a patient-specific titanium implant to anatomically reconstruct a large chest wall defect	17
Mechanical and biological behaviour of additive manufactured biomimetic biodegradable orthopaedic cortical screws	17
Systematic approach for reducing micro-crack formation in Inconel 713LC components fabricated by laser powder bed fusion	17
Effect of build orientation on fracture behaviour of AlSi10Mg produced by selective laser melting	17
A comprehensive review on surface quality improvement methods for additively manufactured parts	17
Influence of energy density on polyamide 12 processed by SLS: from physical and mechanical properties to microstructural and crystallization evolution	16
Sustainable design guidelines for additive manufacturing applications	16

The influence of laser power and scanning speed on the microstructure and surface morphology of Cu2O parts in SLM	16
Determination of optimum production parameters for 3D printers based on nozzle diameter	16
A model of bead size based on the dynamic response of CMT-based wire and arc additive manufacturing process parameters	16
Fabrication and characterization of customized tubular scaffolds for tracheal tissue engineering by using solvent based 3D printing on predefined template	16
Mapping value clusters of additive manufacturing on design strategies to support part identification and selection	15
Development and experimental study of an automated laser-foil-printing additive manufacturing system	15
Deformations and stresses prediction of cantilever structures fabricated by selective laser melting process	15
3D printing of Portland cement-containing bodies	15
Tailoring physico-mechanical properties and rheological behavior of ABS filaments for FDM via blending with SEBS TPE	15
Shrinkage behaviour of material extrusion steel 316L: influence of primary 3D printing parameters	14
Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) of NiTi alloy using elemental powders: the influence of remelting on printability and microstructure	14
Mixed-mode load bearing estimation of the cracked additively manufactured materials using stress/strain-based models	14
Inkjet four-dimensional printing of shape memory polymers: a review	14
Optimization of build orientation in FFF using response surface methodology and posterior-based method	14
A review on the role of 3D printing in the fight against COVID-19: safety and challenges	14
Investigation of ABS–oil palm fiber (Elaeis guineensis) composites filament as feedstock for fused deposition modeling	14
A novel eco-friendly abrasive media based abrasive flow machining of 3D printed PLA parts using IGWO and ANN	14
Towards 3D printing of a monocoque transtibial prosthesis using a bio-inspired design workflow	14
Material extrusion additive manufacturing of 17–4 PH stainless steel: effect of process parameters on mechanical properties	13
Investigation of the effect of torch tilt and external magnetic field on arc during overlapping deposition of wire arc additive manufacturing	13
Effect of building orientations and heat treatments on AlSi10Mg alloy fabricated by selective laser melting: microstructure evolution, mechanical properties, fracture mechanism and corrosion behavior	13
Mechanical properties of multi-materials porous structures based on triply periodic minimal surface fabricated by additive manufacturing	13
Selective laser melting: lessons from medical devices industry and other applications	13
Application of total interpretive structural modeling for analyzing factors of additive manufacturing and industry 4.0 integration	13
Investigation of mechanical and fracture behavior of pure and carbon fiber reinforced ABS samples processed by fused filament fabrication process	13
Tensile properties of FDM 3D-printed wood flour filled polymers and mathematical modeling through classical lamination theory	13
Flow field analysis for multilaser powder bed fusion and the influence of gas flow distribution on parts quality	13
On 3D printing of customized multi-root dental implants for the strategic tooth of canine by direct metal laser sintering	13
Analysis of post-processing influence on the geometrical and dimensional accuracy of selective laser melting parts	12
Review of quality issues and mitigation strategies for metal powder bed fusion	12
Optimisation of single contour strategy in selective laser melting of Ti-6Al-4V lattices	12
The potential of metal epoxy composite (MEC) as hybrid mold inserts in rapid tooling application: a review	12
A multicriteria decision-making method for additive manufacturing process selection	12
Characterization of power demand and energy consumption for fused filament fabrication using CFR-PEEK	12
Investigation into effects of cooling rate on properties of polyamide 12 parts in the multi jet fusion process	12
Analytical models to estimate the structural behaviour of fused deposition modelling components	11
Microstructure simulation and experimental evaluation of the anisotropy of 316 L stainless steel manufactured by laser powder bed fusion	11
Mapping the path to certification of metal laser powder bed fusion for aerospace applications	11
Cellulose nanocrystals reinforced shape memory polymer cardiovascular stent	11
Electrothermal response optimization of nozzle structure for multi-material rapid prototyping based on fuzzy adaptive control	11
Relative density prediction of additively manufactured Inconel 718: a study on genetic algorithm optimized neural network models	11
Statistical models for the mechanical properties of 3D printed external medical aids	11
Specific energy absorption during compression testing of ABS and FPU parts fabricated using LCD-SLA based 3D printer	11
Influence of laser parameters and Ti content on the surface morphology of L-PBF fabricated Titania	11
Investigations of personalized and sustainable approach of oral drug delivery systems through additive manufacturing	11
Auxetic structures fabricated by material extrusion: an experimental investigation of gradient parameters	11
Powder characterization and part density for powder bed fusion of 17-4 PH stainless steel	11
Effects of hot isostatic pressing and heat treatments on structural and corrosion properties of direct metal laser sintered parts	11
Prediction of SLS parts properties using reprocessing powder	11
Study on the impact behavior of arch micro-strut (ARCH) lattice structure by selective laser melting (SLM)	11
Densification behaviour of pure copper processed through cold pressing and binder jetting under different atmospheres	11
Laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing of copper wicking structures: fabrication and capillary characterization	10
Effect of the strut size and tilt angle on the geometric characteristics of selective laser melting AlSi10Mg	10
A state-of-the-art digital factory integrating digital twin for laser additive and subtractive manufacturing processes	10
Effect of aging and finish machining on the surface integrity of selective laser melted maraging steel	10
A novel adaptive slicing algorithm based on ameliorative area ratio and accurate cusp height for 3D printing	10
Data fusion analysis in the powder-bed fusion AM process monitoring by Dempster-Shafer evidence theory	10
Evaluation of effect and optimizing of process parameters for fused deposition modeling parts on tensile properties via Taguchi method	10
An investigation on energy consumption and part quality of stereolithography apparatus manufactured parts	10
Influence of machine type and consecutive closed-loop recycling on macroscopic properties for fused filament fabrication of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene parts	10
Additive manufacturing for prostheses development: state of the art	10
Manufacturability analysis of extremely fine porous structures for selective laser melting process of Ti6Al4V alloy	10
Additively manufactured foamed polylactic acid for lightweight structures	10
Use of polymer concrete for large-scale 3D printing	10
An in-process multi-feature data fusion nondestructive testing approach for wire arc additive manufacturing	10
A hybrid of genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization for reducing material waste in extrusion-basedadditive manufacturing	10
Evaluation of the impact performance and energy absorption capabilities of 3D printed composites	10
Hybrid additive and subtractive manufacturing of multi-material objects	10
Multi-jet ice 3D printing	10
A flash-based thermal simulation of scanning paths in LPBF additive manufacturing	10
An approach to reduce stress and defects: a hybrid process of laser cladding deposition and shot peening	10
Physical, thermal and tensile behaviour of 3D printed kenaf/PLA to suggest its usability for ankle–foot orthosis – a preliminary study	10
Experimental investigations into additive manufacturing of styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene block copolymers using solvent cast 3D printing technique	10
Multi-tissue layering and path planning of in situ bioprinting for complex skin and soft tissue defects	10
Lightweight design of an AlSi10Mg aviation control stick additively manufactured by laser powder bed fusion	9
Effects of various processing parameters on the mechanical properties and dimensional accuracies of Prosopis chilensis/PES composites produced by SLS	9
Evaluation of polymeric 3D printed adhesively bonded joints: effect of joint morphology and mechanical interlocking	9
Influence of processing parameters tuning and rheological characterization on improvement of mechanical properties and fabrication accuracy of 3D printed models	9
Process parameter optimization for porosity and compressive strength of calcium sulfate based 3D printed porous bone scaffolds	9
Experimental assessment of thermal gradients and layout effects on the mechanical performance of components manufactured by fused deposition modeling	9

Exploiting limitations of fused deposition modeling to enhance mixing in 3D printed microfluidic devices	9
Effects of infill patterns on the strength and stiffness of 3D printed topologically optimized geometries	9
Evaluation of the printing strategies design on the mechanical and tribological response of acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA) additive manufacturing parts	9
Curved-layered material extrusion modeling for thin-walled parts by a 5-axis machine	9
A bibliometric analysis of research in design for additive manufacturing	9
Evaluation of UV post-curing depth for homogenous cross-linking of stereolithography parts	9
Maximizing design potential: investigating the effects of utilizing opportunistic and restrictive design for additive manufacturing in rapid response solutions	9
Parametric experimental investigation of additive manufacturing-based distal ulna bone plate: a response surface methodology-based design approach	9
A functional modeling approach for quality assurance in metal additive manufacturing	9
Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) of nanotreated aluminum alloy 6061	9
Three-dimensional printing technologies for dental prosthesis: a review	9
Effect of direct aging and annealing on the microstructure and mechanical properties of AlSi10Mg fabricated by selective laser melting	9
A physical investigation of dimensional and mechanical characteristics of 3D printed nut and bolt for industrial applications	8
Experimental and simulative investigation of welding sequences on thermally induced distortions in wire arc additive manufacturing	8
Additively manufactured thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) mold for concrete casting of complex structure	8
Interfacial adhesion strength between FDM-printed PLA parts and surface-treated cellulosic-woven fabrics	8
Mechanical properties and crystallinity of polypropylene injection molded in polyjet and aluminum tooling	8
An optimisation framework for designs for additive manufacturing combining design, manufacturing and post-processing	8
Heat treatment effect on fatigue behavior of 3D-printed maraging steels	8
Generic design of an anatomical heart model optimized for additive manufacturing with silicone	8
Surface finishing of additively manufactured stainless steel surgical instruments	8
Effects of annealing and acetone vapor smoothing on the tensile properties and surface roughness of FDM printed ABS components	8
The effects of infill patterns and infill percentages on energy consumption in fused filament fabrication using CFR-PEEK	8
Modeling residual thermal stresses in layer-by-layer formation of direct metal laser sintering process for different scanning patterns for 316L stainless steel	8
Numerical and experimental analysis of bead cross-sectional geometry in fused filament fabrication	8
Use of 4D-printing and shape memory alloys to fabricate customized metal jewels with functional properties	8
A computational approach from design to degradation of additively manufactured scaffold for bone tissue engineering application	8
Effect of heparin drug loading on biodegradable polycaprolactone–iron pentacarbonyl powder blend stents fabricated by solvent cast 3D printing	8
Study of anisotropy through microscopy, internal friction and electrical resistivity measurements of Ti-6Al-4V samples fabricated by selective laser melting	8
Fused filament fabrication of continuous optic fiber reinforced polylactic acid composites	8
Novel antimicrobial materials designed for the 3D printing of medical devices used during the COVID-19 crisis	8
Design, additive manufacturing and component testing of pneumatic rotary vane actuators for lightweight robots	8
Effect of post-processing on microstructure and mechanical properties of Alloy 718 fabricated using powder bed fusion additive manufacturing processes	8
Study on the influence of process parameters on high performance Ti-6Al-4V parts in laser powder bed fusion	8
Additive manufacturing of Ti-Al functionally graded material by laser based directed energy deposition	8
Thermal modeling of directed energy deposition additive manufacturing using graph theory	8
Casting of complex structures in aluminum using gypsum molds produced via binder jetting	8
Research on microstructure and mechanical properties of hybrid plasma arc and micro-rolling additive manufacturing of Inconel 718 superalloy	8
Aircraft part substitution via additive manufacturing: design, simulation, fabrication and testing	8
Evaluation of Cu-Ti dissimilar interface characteristics for wire arc additive manufacturing process	8
Cold spray micro-defects and post-treatment technologies: a review	8
Additive manufacturing with fibre-reinforcement – design guidelines and investigation into the influence of infill patterns	8
A graph-based path planning method for additive manufacturing of continuous fiber-reinforced planar thin-walled cellular structures	7
Tapping the potential of rapid prototyping techniques in creating a paradigm shift in the fabrication of occlusal splints	7
Effects of the 3DP process parameters on mechanical properties of polylactic acid part used for medical purposes	7
Forming feasibility and interface microstructure of Al/Cu bimetallic structure fabricated by laser powder bed fusion	7
Effect of selected process parameters on dimensional accuracy in Arburg Plastic Freeforming	7
Multiaxis wire and arc additive manufacturing for overhangs based on conical substrates	7
Titanium fabricated by selective laser melting: microstructure, wear and corrosion behavior in different orientations	7
Investigation on selective laser sintering of PA12: dimensional accuracy and mechanical performance	7
Erosion characteristics on surface texture of additively manufactured AlSi10Mg alloy in SiO₂ quartz added slurry environment	7
Thermo-fluid flow behavior of the IN718 molten pool in the laser directed energy deposition process under magnetic field	7
A new multiobjective optimization adaptive layering algorithm for 3D printing based on demand-oriented	7
A scalable mass customisation design process for 3D-printed respirator mask to combat COVID-19	7
Foam additive manufacturing technology: main characteristics and experiments for hull mold manufacturing	7
A finishing process via ultrasonic drilling for additively manufactured carbon fiber composites	7
Design guidelines to mitigate distortion in material jetting specimens	7
The development of a radial based integrated network for the modelling of 3D fused deposition	7
A novel device for in-situ force measurements during laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF)	7
Open-source syringe extrusion head for shear-thinning materials 3D printing	7
Curved layer path planning on a 5-axis 3D printer	7
Impact energy absorption and fracture mechanism of FFF made fiberglass reinforced polymer composites	7
Fabrication of bulk alumina structures with humidity sensing capabilities using direct ink write technique	7
Experimental characterization of the mechanical properties of 3D printed TPU auxetic cellular materials under cyclic compressive loadings	7
Characterization of 3d printing filaments applied in restoration of sensitive archaeological objects using rapid prototyping	7
Surface modification of prototypes in fused deposition modelling using lapping process	7
A tribocorrosion investigation of SLM fabricated ti6al4v nanocomposites by laser rescanning and GO mixing	7
Effect of GNPs and resin blend on tear resistance of 4D printed shape memory photopolymer composite	7
Effect of 3D printer enabled surface morphology and composition on coral growth in artificial reefs	7
3D bioprinting in the era of 4th industrial revolution – insights, advanced applications, and future prospects	7
Improving surface roughness of polylactic acid (PLA) products manufactured by 3D printing using a novel slurry impact technique	7
Experimental study on tensile strength of copper microparticles filled polymer composites printed by fused deposition modelling process	7
Manufacturability study in laser powder bed fusion of biomedical Ti alloys for orthopedic implants: an investigation of mechanical properties, process-induced porosity and surface roughness	6
Visual presentation for monitoring layer-wise curing quality in DLP 3D printing	6
Manufacturing process-driven structured materials (MPDSMs): design and fabrication for extrusion-based additive manufacturing	6
Effect of build parameters and strain rate on mechanical properties of 3D printed PLA using DIC and desirability function analysis	6
Selective laser melting dental CoCr alloy: microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion resistance	6
An experimental and numerical investigation on mechanical properties of 3D printed continuous glass tow preg-reinforced composites	6
Compensation of sintering deformation for components manufactured by metal binder jetting using numerical simulations	6
Additive manufacturing on the façade: functional use of direct metal laser sintering hatch distance process parameters in building envelope	6
Applying graded material transitions with low-cost additive manufacturing	6
Slicing strategy and process of laser direct metal deposition (DMD) of the inclined thin-walled part under open-loop control	6
Assessment of the mechanical properties of PC/ABS blends for functional prototyping by FFF 3D printing	6
Investigation on the relationship between bending angle of the overhanging surface and overhanging surface quality printed using selective laser melting	6
Water-based binder preparation and full-color printing implementation of a self-developed 3D printer	6
Development of paste extrusion-based metal additive manufacturing process	6
Compaction behavior of powder bed fusion feedstock for metal and polymer additive manufacturing	6
Additively manufactured medical bone screws: an initial study to investigate the impact of lattice-based Voronoi structure on implant primary stability	6
Ti6Al4V scaffolds fabricated by laser powder bed fusion with hybrid volumetric energy density	6
A printability assessment framework for fabricating low variability nickel-niobium parts using laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing	6
Transient thermal finite-element analysis of fused filament fabrication process	6
Design and optimization of projection stereolithography additive manufacturing system with multi-pass scanning	6
Multidisciplinary topology and material optimization approach for developing patient-specific limb orthosis using 3D printing	6
Hydroxyapatite composite scaffold for bone regeneration via rapid prototyping technique: a review	6
Synthesis and optimization for shape memory behaviour of 4D printed GNPs reinforced shape memory photopolymer composite	6