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Wewould like to acknowledge and thank the following entities for their funding and support to the seed projects that are the subject of this study: the SustainableUPMRES2+U program, the CEPSA Foundation Chair through the II Call for grants for research projects on Energy and Environment in the ETSIME-UPM, and the UPM ApS Call. In addition, we are grateful for the collaboration of the EELISA-ESCE community of the UPM, Spanish Environmental Club (CEMA), LOEMCO, Testing and Calibration Laboratory of the ETSIME-UPM (LECEM-T) and the Historical Library of the ETSIME-UPM.

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Rodriguez Rama, Juan AntonioCorresponding AuthorMartin Sanchez, Domingo AAuthorBarrio-Parra, FernandoAuthor

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August 25, 2024
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3D Printing as an Enabler of Innovation in Universities. Tellus UPM Ecosystem Case

Publicated to:Communications In Computer And Information Science. 1938 263-276 - 2024-01-01 1938(), DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-52517-9_18

Authors: Rama, JAR; Lázaro, AM; Sánchez, DAM; Lorenzo, JM; Barrio-Parra, F; del Alamo, LJFG

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Univ Politecn Madrid, Madrid, Spain - Author

Abstract

In the current academic landscape, innovation emerges as a fundamental pillar, driving the transformation towards a more integrated and practical education. This study highlights how the implementation of 3D printing technologies, centered on projects developed under the framework of the Tellus ecosystem at the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (UPM), is fostering a renaissance of innovation within the university sphere. By exploring the convergence of technology, education and sustainability, it is revealed that FabLabs, specifically FabLab ETSIME-UPM, act as catalysts for this change, providing the necessary tools and resources to transform theoretical ideas into tangible prototypes and viable solutions. Furthermore, this study demonstrates how 3D printing aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals, facilitating the creation of projects that are not only innovative but also sustainable. Through the analysis of specific methods and materials employed in the 3D printing process, it illustrates that this technology is a driving force in enhancing adaptability and efficiency in project development. Therefore, this study postulates that the incorporation of 3D printing in academia, especially in the context of the Tellus UPM Ecosystem.

Keywords

3d printingDigitalizatioDigitalizationInnovationOdsUniversity

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2025-07-26:

  • Scopus: 2

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-07-26:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 1 (PlumX).

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (RODRIGUEZ RAMA, JUAN ANTONIO) and Last Author (Fernandez Gutierrez del Alamo, Luis J).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been RODRIGUEZ RAMA, JUAN ANTONIO.