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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Simultaneous extraction of profile and surface roughness of 3D SLM components using fringe projection method	175
Effects of gas flow speed on bead geometry and optical emissions during laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing	76
Multi-objective optimization of parts construction direction by scaling-enumeration method in L-PBF process	72
Breaking the tradeoff: multiscale optimization for lower cost, lower residual stress LPBF of SS316L	60
Optimization of dimensional accuracy and surface roughness in m-SLA using response surface methodology	58
Surface modification of prototypes in fused deposition modelling using lapping process	51
Mechanical properties and crystallinity of polypropylene injection molded in polyjet and aluminum tooling	45
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
Investigation of material extrusion parameters and printing material impacts on wear and friction using the Taguchi method	40
Numerical and experimental analysis of bead cross-sectional geometry in fused filament fabrication	38
Comparative fatigue performance of as-built vs etched Ti64 in TPMS-gyroid and stochastic structures fabricated via PBF-LB for biomedical applications	37
Investigation of selective laser melting process for Cu-5Sn alloy on surface roughness, microstructure and mechanical property	36
Using numerical-experimental analysis to evaluate rPET mechanical behavior under compressive stresses and MEX additive manufacturing for new sustainable designs	35
Multiple recycling of nickel alloy powder for selective laser melting process: influence on properties of the powder and printed material	31
Fracture assessment of polycarbonate parts produced by fused deposition modeling in the out-of-plane printing direction – effect of raster angle	31
PEEK-Barium sulfate composite for three-dimensional virtual reconstruction of a printed human in vitro model using CT	30
Hybrid acoustic materials through assembly of tubes and microchannels: design and experimental investigation	30
On the printability of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) reinforced with long glass and short carbon fibres	30
A sustainable formwork system based on ice pattern and sand mould for fabricating customised concrete components	29
Study of parametric interaction during fused filament fabrication (FFF) using interpretive structural modelling (ISM) followed by experimental analysis	28
Rapid tooling: investigation of soft-tooled micro-injection moulding process characteristics using in-line measurements and surface metrology	28
A multi-criteria decision making method for vapor smoothening fused deposition modelling part	28
Evaluation of effect and optimizing of process parameters for fused deposition modeling parts on tensile properties via Taguchi method	27
Maximizing design potential: investigating the effects of utilizing opportunistic and restrictive design for additive manufacturing in rapid response solutions	27

Precise determination of initial printable time for cement mortar 3D printing using a derivative method	27
Investigation of mechanical and fracture behavior of pure and carbon fiber reinforced ABS samples processed by fused filament fabrication process	26