Rapid Prototyping Journal

Papers
(The TQCC of Rapid Prototyping Journal is 8. 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.)
ArticleCitations
Simultaneous extraction of profile and surface roughness of 3D SLM components using fringe projection method175
Effects of gas flow speed on bead geometry and optical emissions during laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing76
Multi-objective optimization of parts construction direction by scaling-enumeration method in L-PBF process72
Breaking the trade­off: multiscale optimization for lower cost, lower residual stress LPBF of SS316L60
Optimization of dimensional accuracy and surface roughness in m-SLA using response surface methodology58
Surface modification of prototypes in fused deposition modelling using lapping process51
Mechanical properties and crystallinity of polypropylene injection molded in polyjet and aluminum tooling45
Validation of design and materials for additive manufacturing of endocavitary mechanical distractor43
Investigation of material extrusion parameters and printing material impacts on wear and friction using the Taguchi method40
Development of a patient-specific immobilisation facemask for radiation therapy using additive manufacturing, pressure sensors and topology optimisation40
Numerical and experimental analysis of bead cross-sectional geometry in fused filament fabrication38
Comparative fatigue performance of as-built vs etched Ti64 in TPMS-gyroid and stochastic structures fabricated via PBF-LB for biomedical applications37
Investigation of selective laser melting process for Cu-5Sn alloy on surface roughness, microstructure and mechanical property36
Using numerical-experimental analysis to evaluate rPET mechanical behavior under compressive stresses and MEX additive manufacturing for new sustainable designs35
Fracture assessment of polycarbonate parts produced by fused deposition modeling in the out-of-plane printing direction – effect of raster angle31
Multiple recycling of nickel alloy powder for selective laser melting process: influence on properties of the powder and printed material31
On the printability of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) reinforced with long glass and short carbon fibres30
PEEK-Barium sulfate composite for three-dimensional virtual reconstruction of a printed human in vitro model using CT30
Hybrid acoustic materials through assembly of tubes and microchannels: design and experimental investigation30
A sustainable formwork system based on ice pattern and sand mould for fabricating customised concrete components29
A multi-criteria decision making method for vapor smoothening fused deposition modelling part28
Study of parametric interaction during fused filament fabrication (FFF) using interpretive structural modelling (ISM) followed by experimental analysis28
Rapid tooling: investigation of soft-tooled micro-injection moulding process characteristics using in-line measurements and surface metrology28
Precise determination of initial printable time for cement mortar 3D printing using a derivative method27
Evaluation of effect and optimizing of process parameters for fused deposition modeling parts on tensile properties via Taguchi method27
Maximizing design potential: investigating the effects of utilizing opportunistic and restrictive design for additive manufacturing in rapid response solutions27
Investigation of mechanical and fracture behavior of pure and carbon fiber reinforced ABS samples processed by fused filament fabrication process26
A finishing process via ultrasonic drilling for additively manufactured carbon fiber composites25
Laser powder bed fusion of granulation-sintering-deoxygenation WC/18Ni300 composites: anisotropic microstructure characterization and wear properties25
Forming feasibility and interface microstructure of Al/Cu bimetallic structure fabricated by laser powder bed fusion25
Bone reconstruction surgery of complex craniomaxillofacial deformities using additive manufacturing customized implants - a case report25
Effect of printing strategies on the properties of product in selective Sorel cement activation25
Guidelines for 3D printed springs using material extrusion25
On the effect of irradiance on dimensional accuracy in multijet fusion additive manufacturing24
An in situ surface defect detection method based on improved you only look once algorithm for wire and arc additive manufacturing24
3D printing of continuous cellulose fibre composites: microstructural and mechanical characterisation24
The structure and the properties of WC-Co samples produced by SLM technology and carbon-doped prior to HIP processing24
Effect of scanning strategy and laser peening on microstructure and fatigue properties of laser-directed energy deposition-built 15-5 PH stainless steel23
Use of 4D-printing and shape memory alloys to fabricate customized metal jewels with functional properties23
Design and development of an environmentally controlled enclosure for a commercial 3D printer23
The influence of porosity, crystallinity and interlayer adhesion on the tensile strength of 3D printed polylactic acid (PLA)23
Effect of wire composition on microstructure and properties of wire and arc additive manufactured ZAlCu5MnCdVA aluminum alloy23
Recovery of residual polyamide (PA12) from polymer powder bed fusion additive manufacturing process through a binder jetting process22
Optimization of LB-PBF process parameters to achieve best relative density and surface roughness for Ti6Al4V samples: using NSGA-II algorithm22
Analysis of additively manufactured flexible wing model22
Highly-dense acrylonitrile butadiene styrene specimens fabricated by overheat material extrusion 3D printing22
Research and implementation of large-area sintering technology based on image-shaped laser22
Influence of copper interlayer on the interface characteristics of stainless steel–aluminium transitional structure in wire arc directed energy deposition21
Evaluation of a method for the additive tooling of injection mould inserts21
Additive manufacturing techniques for the fabrication of tissue engineering scaffolds: a review20
The effect of annealing on deformation and mechanical strength of tough PLA and its application in 3D printed prosthetic sockets20
3D composite printing: study of carbon fiber incorporation to different construction thermoplastic matrices in regard to dilatation characteristics20
A 3D-printed, dynamic, patient-specific knee simulator19
Additive manufacturing of duplex stainless steel by DED-LB/M and PBF-LB/M – process-material-property relationships19
Establishment of reversible four-dimensional (4D) printing capability of shape–memory responsive cellulosic composites (RCC) using experimental, theoretical, and computational modeling18
Design for additive manufacturing of topology-optimized structures based on deep learning and transfer learning18
Effect of process parameters on wire-arc direct energy deposited Inconel 718 superalloy18
Sintering parameter optimization by inverse analysis in direct metal deposition of Inconel 71818
Additively manufactured thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) mold for concrete casting of complex structure17
Design optimization of 3D printed flow path plates in high-performance bioethanol fuel cells17
Exploiting limitations of fused deposition modeling to enhance mixing in 3D printed microfluidic devices17
Effects of the 3DP process parameters on mechanical properties of polylactic acid part used for medical purposes17
Dynamic behavior and strain rate sensitivity of lower-extremity metallic lattice bone implants fabricated by additive manufacturing: a focus on damping17
Foam additive manufacturing technology: main characteristics and experiments for hull mold manufacturing17
Effect of laser remelting on surface morphology and mechanical properties of laser deposition manufactured thin-walled Ti-6Al-4V alloy16
On improving the surface finish of 3D printing polylactic acid parts by corundum blasting16
A hybrid of genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization for reducing material waste in extrusion-basedadditive manufacturing16
Additive manufacturing of Ti-Al functionally graded material by laser based directed energy deposition16
Flexible and multi-material intrinsically conductive polymer devices fabricated via DLP and DIW additive manufacturing techniques16
TISM-based analysis of important factors for additive manufacturing in healthcare:a case study16
3 D printing technology and experimental study of chitosan gel using atomized solidification liquid-assisted extrusion molding16
Forward and backward prediction of process-tensile property of IN718 fabricated by selective laser melting15
Non-transferring arc and wire additive manufacturing: microstructure, mechanical properties and bulk texture evolution of deposits15
2-Dimensional strain mapping and post curing effects on viscoelastic properties of glass fiber infused photocurable composites prepared using Vat-photopolymerization process15
3D printed microfluidic devices produced by material extrusion: effect of ironing parameters on mixing efficiency and gradient generation15
Prototyping of portable medicine containers with embossed braille using an affordable desktop 3D printer14
Functional post-processing of extrusion-based 3D printed parts: polyaniline (PAni) as a coating for thermoplastics components14
Proposal of design rules for improving the accuracy of selective laser melting (SLM) manufacturing using benchmarks parts14
Effects of process parameters on compressive property of FDM with ABS14
Lightweight design of an AlSi10Mg aviation control stick additively manufactured by laser powder bed fusion14
Modeling the effect of processing parameters on temperature history in Directed Energy Deposition: an analytical and finite element approach14
A multicriteria decision-making method for additive manufacturing process selection14
A practical path planning method for optimal repair paths between multiple small-size defects14
A scalable mass customisation design process for 3D-printed respirator mask to combat COVID-1914
Statistical analysis of process parameters for additive manufacturing of a pipe spacer for oil and gas applications13
Experimental characterization of the mechanical properties of 3D printed TPU auxetic cellular materials under cyclic compressive loadings13
Investigating surfaces, geometry and degree of fusion of tracks printed using fused deposition modelling to optimise process parameters for polymeric materials at meso-scale13
Performance characterisation and printing parameter modelling of selective laser melting printed capillary wicks13
Mechanical properties and failure modes of additively-manufactured chiral metamaterials based on Euclidean tessellations: an experimental and finite element study13
Effect of direct aging and annealing on the microstructure and mechanical properties of AlSi10Mg fabricated by selective laser melting13
4D-textiles: development of bistable textile structures using rapid prototyping and the bionic approach13
Interlayer temperature optimisation: an approach to maximising strength in the large-scale additive manufacture of fibre-reinforced PETG13
Single-step PA12/BN thermal conductive composite preparation using a corotating twin-screw 3D printing head based on material extrusion13
Digital twin–driven optimization of laser powder bed fusion processes: a focus on lack-of-fusion defects13
Mechanical and surface characterisation of additively manufactured polyetheretherketone for the tribo test12
Algorithmic detection and categorization of partially attached particles in AM structures: a non-destructive method for the certification of lattice implants12
An overview on joining/welding as post-processing technique to circumvent the build volume limitation of an FDM-3D printer12
Optimisation of single contour strategy in selective laser melting of Ti-6Al-4V lattices12
Comprehensive review of additive manufacturing lifecycle optimization in a cloud environment: from distributed manufacturing to postprocessing12
Specific energy absorption during compression testing of ABS and FPU parts fabricated using LCD-SLA based 3D printer12
Novel radiopaque poly (lactic acid) filament production for phantom applications, and model studies for hard tissues12
A bibliometric indicators analysis of additive manufacturing research trends from 2010 to 202012
Microstructural and fatigue properties of dental structures produced via selective laser melting: comparing Co-Cr-Mo, Co-Cr-Mo-W and Co-Cr-W alloys11
An alloy-agnostic machine learning framework for process mapping in laser powder bed fusion11
A comprehensive study on the effects of printing parameters on the mechanical properties of PLA11
Thermal modeling of directed energy deposition additive manufacturing using graph theory11
An investigation on energy consumption and part quality of stereolithography apparatus manufactured parts11
Application and prospective of sand-type 3D printing material in rock mechanics: a review11
Development of process-structure linkage for Inconel 718 processed by laser powder bed fusion: a numerical modeling approach11
Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) of NiTi alloy using elemental powders: the influence of remelting on printability and microstructure11
A review on the performance characteristics, applications, challenges and possible solutions in electron beam melted Ti-based orthopaedic and orthodontic implants11
Selective laser melting dental CoCr alloy: microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion resistance11
Experimental study of adhesive joints with mechanical interlocking of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) parts fabricated for fused filament (FFF)11
Three–dimensional matrices for enhanced coral settlement through design for additive manufacturing11
Static load-carrying behavior and material properties of additively manufactured gears (PBF-LB/M, 16MnCr5)11
Spot pattern welding scanning strategy for sensor embedding and residual stress reduction in laser-foil-printing additive manufacturing11
On aspects of microstructure and mechanical properties of laser-powder bed fused IN718 part: impact of scanning speed and post-heat treatment10
WC-reinforced iron matrix composites fabricated by wire arc additive manufacturing combined with gravity-driven powder feeding: particle transportation and size effects10
Experimental investigations into additive manufacturing of styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene block copolymers using solvent cast 3D printing technique10
In situ TiC reinforced Ti6Al4V matrix composites manufactured via selective laser melting10
Effect of process parameters on stress and strain of hybrid deposition and micro-rolling10
Impact of structural characteristics on energy-absorption of 3D-printed thermoplastic polyurethane line-oriented structures10
Additive manufacturing a powerful tool for the aerospace industry10
Forming accuracy improvement in wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM): a review10
Experimental assessment of thermal gradients and layout effects on the mechanical performance of components manufactured by fused deposition modeling10
A comprehensive review on surface quality improvement methods for additively manufactured parts10
Exploring the impact of build direction on overhang design constraints for multiaxis material extrusion10
Achieving 17-4 PH parts with comparable performance to high-investment technologies through a multivariable Doehlert design optimization and material extrusion10
Distribution of temperature and residual stresses in GMA-DED based wire-arc additive manufacturing10
A response surface methodology investigation into the optimization of manufacturing time and quality for FFF 3D printed PLA parts10
Experimental and simulative investigation of welding sequences on thermally induced distortions in wire arc additive manufacturing10
Dual design for additive manufacturing in engineering design: a systematic literature review10
3DCastleBenchy: a process-independent benchmark for additive manufacturing10
Investigation of the effects of a pre-deposition heating system on the interfacial temperature and interlayer bonding strength for fused filament fabrication10
Parametric optimization for dimensional correctness of 3D printed part using masked stereolithography: Taguchi method9
An investigation into the mechanisms that influence laser sintered polyamide-12 top surfaces9
Temperature and strain rate-dependent compression properties of 3D-printed PLA: an experimental and modeling analysis9
Using adaptive slicing method and variable binder amount algorithm in binder jetting9
Effects of binder droplet size and powder particle size on binder jetting part properties9
Tapping the potential of rapid prototyping techniques in creating a paradigm shift in the fabrication of occlusal splints9
The effect of process parameters on the mechanical properties of additively manufactured parts using a hierarchical multiscale model9
Compressive response of selective laser-melted lattice structures with different strut sizes based on theoretical, numerical and experimental approaches9
Rheology effect and enhanced thermal conductivity of diamond/metakaolin geopolymer fabricated by direct ink writing9
Experimental investigation of pre-crosslinking methods and employing nano-hydroxyapatite powder on alginate/carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogel printability via 3D bioprinting9
Dynamic response of 3D printed functionally graded sandwich foams9
Fatigue life optimization for 17-4Ph steel produced by selective laser melting9
A physical investigation of dimensional and mechanical characteristics of 3D printed nut and bolt for industrial applications9
Study on the influence of process parameters on high performance Ti-6Al-4V parts in laser powder bed fusion9
Sensitivity enhancement through geometry modification of 3D printed conductive PLA-based strain sensors9
Electrical energy estimation of 3D printing jobs for industrial internet of things (IIoT) applications9
Powder bed defect classification methods: deep learning vs traditional machine learning9
Development of dual nozzle slurry extrusion 3D printer by integrating material extrusion and photopolymerization for the fabrication of engineered ceramics9
Study on phase transformation behavior and mechanical properties of equiatomic ratio NiTi alloy formed by selective laser melting8
Modeling residual thermal stresses in layer-by-layer formation of direct metal laser sintering process for different scanning patterns for 316L stainless steel8
Effect of forming angle on the microstructure and properties of GH3536 nickel-based superalloy formed by SLM8
Applying systems engineering principles to develop an open source laser based metal powder bed fusion system8
Development of a deposition framework for implementation of a region-based adaptive slicing strategy in arc-based metal additive manufacturing8
4D printing with the assistance of electrical stimulation on polylactic acid coated with carbon nanotubes8
Controlling anisotropy and brittle-to-ductile transitions by varying extrusion width in short fibre reinforced additive manufacturing8
A novel methodology to manufacture complex metallic sudden overhangs in weld-deposition based additive manufacturing8
Design and development of 3D printing assisted microwave sintering of elbow implant with biomechanical properties similar tohuman elbow8
Manufacturing-induced stochastic constitutive behaviors of additive manufactured specimens: testing, data-driven modeling, and optimization8
The effect of additively and subtractively created center internal features on microstructure and mechanical performance of inconel-718 parts8
The effect of printing parameters on the mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced PA6 matrix composites in material extrusion-based additive manufacturing8
Printed layers height calibration curve and porosity in laser melting deposition of Ti6Al4V combining experiments, mathematical modelling and deep neural network8
Thermal modeling of variable process parameter effects in powder bed fusion using electron beam8
Multi-physics properties of thermoplastic polyurethane at various fused filament fabrication parameters8
In-situ adaptive thermal simulation method for predicting and avoiding hotspots in material extrusion processes8
Numerical and experimental investigation on the heat transfer and mass transport in LPBF in-situ alloying of Al/Cu alloy8
Topology optimization for infill in MEx8
Accuracy of 3D printed dental casts for protective dental splints during general anesthesia8
Multiplanar continuous fiber reinforcement in additively manufactured parts via co-part assembly8
Customized production based on trusted 3D printing services in the cloud context8
Decorative 3D printing on textiles using elastomer TPU filament under different printing conditions8
Data fusion analysis in the powder-bed fusion AM process monitoring by Dempster-Shafer evidence theory8
Investigation on the mechanical and thermal properties of metal-PLA composites fabricated by FDM8
Two-step fabrication of clear view SLA millifluidic device for long-term in-vitro cultures8
Effects of hot isostatic pressing and heat treatments on structural and corrosion properties of direct metal laser sintered parts8
Polyamide 12 powder ageing in laser beam-based powder bed fusion and its combined effects on powder and component characteristics8
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