Iran Soars to Second Place in 3D Printing Publications Among Islamic Nations
TEHRAN – A recent report from the Web of Science database highlights Iran’s significant advancements in the field of three-dimensional (3D) printing. With a total of 606 publications during the last decade, Iran proudly holds the second position among Islamic nations. This report analyzes data collected from 2014 to 2023, revealing Iran’s global standing in 3D printing publications as number 22, according to IRNA.
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a revolutionary process that creates three-dimensional objects by layering materials one atop another. This innovative technology has seen remarkable growth in Iran, particularly from 2010 to 2023.
Among the leading institutions contributing to Iran’s success in 3D printing publications are:
- University of Tehran: 83 documents
- Amirkabir University of Technology: 83 documents
- Tarbiat Modarres University: 40 documents
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences: 37 documents
In comparison, Turkey ranks first with 779 documents, while Malaysia follows closely in third place with 543 documents.
Iran also excels in the field of four-dimensional (4D) printing, securing the top position among Islamic countries with 65 publications and ranking 11th globally.
Furthermore, Iran ranks second in publications related to the fifth generation of industry (Industry 5.0), with a total of 1,625 documents. The leading countries in this domain are:
- Turkey: 1,817 documents
- Malaysia: 1,611 documents
Industry 5.0 encompasses various advanced technologies, including:
- 4D printing
- Collaborative robots (cobots)
- Augmented and virtual reality
- Cognitive computing
- Digital twins
- Additive manufacturing
In terms of specific technologies, Iran’s global rankings are as follows:
- 23rd in additive manufacturing technologies
- 29th in cognitive computing
- 37th in virtual reality
- 38th in digital twin technology
- 42nd in augmented reality
- 60th in collaborative robots
Moreover, Iran is leading the way in neural network technology, ranking first among Islamic countries with 17,458 publications. It also excels in multi-agent systems with 351 documents, placing it 6th and 12th globally, respectively. Turkey and Saudi Arabia follow behind in neural network technology with 9,078 and 7,971 documents.
In the domain of multi-agent systems, Tunisia and Morocco rank second and third with 233 and 231 documents, respectively.
Iran’s progress in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and robotics among Islamic nations is also noteworthy. The country ranks second in these fields and holds the following global standings:
- 16th in AI technologies
- 25th in visual computing and natural language processing
- 17th in machine learning
- 27th in robotics
The trend of scientific production in neural networks, machine learning, and AI technologies in Iran has shown a significant upward trajectory over the last decade. The data indicates:
- The production of scientific papers in neural networks increased from 950 in 2014 to 2,207 in 2023.
- Machine learning publications rose from 81 in 2014 to 1,656 in 2023.
- In artificial intelligence, the number of publications escalated from 98 in 2014 to 647 in 2023.
Over the past twenty years, key contributors to scientific advancements in artificial intelligence include:
- University of Tehran
- Tabriz University
- Amirkabir University of Technology
In visual computing and natural language processing, the top universities are:
- University of Tehran
- Amirkabir University of Technology
- Sharif University of Technology
Furthermore, leading contributions in machine learning are primarily from:
- University of Tehran
- Amirkabir University of Technology
- Tarbiat Modarres University
Finally, in robotics, significant contributions come from:
- University of Tehran
- Sharif University of Technology
- Amirkabir University of Technology
Overall, the University of Tehran, Tabriz University, and Iran University of Science and Technology lead in neural networks, while Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran University of Science and Technology, and the University of Tehran dominate in multi-agent systems, showcasing Iran’s pivotal role in advancing technology in the region.
