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Scientific publications

This section brings together research and scientific articles that use TUMAKER technology or document a direct technical contribution from Indart3D.

It features work from universities, research centers, and institutions around the world on new materials, manufacturing processes, and advanced applications.

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YearCategoryTypePublicationParticipating institutionsCountriesSource
2026
Materials and formulationsManufacturing processes
Scientific articleMaterial extrusion-based additive manufacturing of aluminum feedstocks with a focus on the debinding process

Examines aluminum powder formulations for extrusion and compares subsequent debinding and sintering.

Empa; FHNW; AGH University of KrakowSwitzerland; Poland
2026
Materials and formulationsManufacturing processes
Scientific articleEnhancing PET Printability via Solid-State Polymerization: Structure-Processing-Properties Relationships

Studies how solid-state polymerization changes the viscosity and processability of PET for additive manufacturing.

Université de Lorraine; CNRS; Université Lyon 1; INSA Lyon; Université Jean Monnet / IMPFrance
2026
Manufacturing processes
Scientific articleEffect of print speed on the tensile performance of PLA components fabricated by fused granular modelling

Evaluates how print speed affects the mechanical properties, interlayer bonding, and accuracy of PLA parts.

Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai (RIT Dubai)United Arab Emirates
2026
Manufacturing processesHealth and biomedicine
Scientific articleContinuous manufacturing of 3D-printed chewable pediatric gummies by coupling hot melt extrusion with direct extrusion additive manufacturing

Explores continuous manufacturing of chewable pharmaceutical dosage forms by combining hot-melt extrusion with direct deposition.

University of Greenwich; Delta Pharmaceutics; University of Kent; University of NicosiaUnited Kingdom; Greece
2026
Materials and formulationsHealth and biomedicine
Scientific article3D polyurethane vaginal rings for the delivery of steroid hormones using material extrusion additive manufacturing

Investigates flexible polyurethane rings printed directly from pellets for hormone delivery.

Federal University of Juiz de Fora; University of Nottingham; International Hellenic University; University of Nicosia; Delta PharmaceuticsBrazil; United Kingdom; Greece
2026
Materials and formulationsHealth and biomedicine
Scientific articleCellularized Thermoformed Scaffolds with Human Septal Chondrocytes Support In Vivo Cartilage Maturation for Auricular Reconstruction

Studies 3D-printed PLA-PEG scaffolds with human cells for auricular cartilage regeneration.

Clínica Universidad de Navarra; IdiSNA; Cima Universidad de Navarra; LeartikerSpain
2025
Materials and formulationsIndustrial applications
Scientific articleMaterial extrusion with integrated compression molding of NdFeB/SmFeN nylon bonded magnets using small- and large-scale pellet-based 3D-printers

Compares pellet extrusion and integrated compression molding for manufacturing polyamide-bonded magnets.

University of Tennessee; Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI); Ames National LaboratoryUnited States
2025
Materials and formulationsIndustrial applications
Scientific articleSustainable thermoplastic elastomer-based nanocomposites and their 3D printing for flexible and stretchable sensors

Develops printable elastomer nanocomposites for flexible, deformable sensors.

University of AkronUnited States
2025
Materials and formulationsManufacturing processes
Scientific articleExploring the mechanical response of PLA/MWCNT and PLA/HNT composites obtained by additive manufacturing

Compares the mechanical behavior of PLA reinforced with carbon or halloysite nanotubes.

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana; Universitat Politècnica de ValènciaEcuador; Spain
2025
Materials and formulationsHealth and biomedicine
Scientific articleBiological Characterization of 3D-Printed, Sintered Hydroxyapatite Scaffolds Obtained by Fused Filament Fabrication: An In Vitro Study

Studies hydroxyapatite scaffolds printed from filament and then sintered, evaluating their biological behavior in vitro.

Universidad Complutense de Madrid; CSIC – Instituto de Cerámica y VidrioSpain
2024
Materials and formulationsIndustrial applications
Scientific articleSustainable 3D printed poly (lactic acid) (PLA)/Hazelnut shell powder bio composites for design applications

Investigates PLA biocomposites with hazelnut shell powder for objects and design applications.

Università di Pisa; Sapienza Università di Roma; INSTM (Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali)Italy
2024
Materials and formulationsIndustrial applications
Scientific articleThree-dimensional, soft magnetic-cored solenoids via multi-material extrusion

Investigates 3D-printed multimaterial solenoids. The authors acknowledge Tumaker’s support in making magnetic cores and do not report that MIT used a Tumaker printer.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Tumaker / Indart3D: acknowledged for technical collaboration (non-author).United States. Tumaker / Indart3D collaboration: Spain.
2024
Materials and formulationsHealth and biomedicine
Scientific articleEnhanced Bone Healing in Critical-Sized Rabbit Femoral Defects: Impact of Helical and Alternate Scaffold Architectures

Compares scaffold architectures made from PLA and marine-derived calcium phosphate in preclinical bone research.

Universidade de Santiago de Compostela; University of Oslo; Universidade de Vigo / CINTECX; IIS Galicia Sur (SERGAS-UVIGO)Spain; Norway
2023
Materials and formulationsManufacturing processes
Scientific articleRevalorization of sheep-wool keratin for the preparation of fully biobased printable inks

Formulates inks from wool keratin, alginate, and other biopolymers for syringe extrusion printing.

UPV/EHU; Evolgene GenomicsSpain
2023
Materials and formulationsManufacturing processes
Scientific articleInfluence of FFF Process Conditions on the Thermal, Mechanical, and Rheological Properties of Poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxy Hexanoate)

Studies how filament printing parameters affect bio-based PHBH polyester.

UPV/EHU / POLYMAT; Brno University of Technology; VIU; IkerbasqueSpain; Czechia
2023
Materials and formulationsHealth and biomedicine
Scientific articlePhysicochemical Properties of 3D-Printed Polylactic Acid/Hydroxyapatite Scaffolds

Characterizes 3D-printed PLA and hydroxyapatite scaffolds for tissue engineering applications.

Universidade de Vigo / CINTECX (New Materials Group); IIS Galicia Sur (SERGAS-UVIGO); Universidade de Vigo (Faculty of Science)Spain
2023
Materials and formulationsHealth and biomedicine
Scientific articleVancomycin-Loaded 3D-Printed Polylactic Acid–Hydroxyapatite Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering

Investigates vancomycin-loaded PLA and hydroxyapatite scaffolds for potential bone regeneration applications.

Universidade de Vigo / CINTECX; IIS Galicia Sur (SERGAS-UVIGO); Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo; Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (Faculty of Pharmacy, iMATUS / IDIS)Spain
2023
Materials and formulationsHealth and biomedicine
Scientific articleThermal Behavior of Graphene Oxide Deposited on 3D-Printed Polylactic Acid for Photothermal Therapy: An Experimental–Numerical Analysis

Analyzes photothermal heating in 3D-printed PLA parts coated with graphene oxide.

CINTECX – Universidade de VigoSpain
2022
Manufacturing processesHealth and biomedicine
Scientific article3D printing of customized all-starch tablets with combined release kinetics

Designs starch tablets using syringe extrusion to investigate tailored drug release profiles.

UPV/EHU – Materials+Technologies (GMT)Spain
2021
Materials and formulationsManufacturing processes
Scientific articleDesign of a Waterborne Polyurethane–Urea Ink for Direct Ink Writing 3D Printing

Develops waterborne polyurethane-urea inks and studies their deposition through syringe-based direct ink writing.

UPV/EHU; Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour / CNRSSpain; France

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