Caitlin S. Sample
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Caitlin S. Sample is a pioneering researcher in additive manufacturing and polymer science, whose work centers on the precise control of polymer crystallinity during 3D printing. Her major contribution is the development of CRAFT—lithographic crystallinity regulation in additive fabrication of thermoplastics—a groundbreaking approach that enables the spatial patterning of ordered crystalline and disordered amorphous regions within semicrystalline polyolefins. This innovation addresses a fundamental challenge in manufacturing: balancing the interconnected crystalline and amorphous domains that dictate a thermoplastic’s performance and processability. By introducing a method that goes beyond traditional techniques like injection molding, Sample’s work opens new avenues for creating materials with tailored mechanical, thermal, and optical properties directly from the printer. Her most-cited paper on CRAFT, published in 2026, has already garnered 9 citations, signaling its growing influence in the field. This achievement positions Sample as a rising leader in advanced manufacturing, offering students and researchers a compelling vision of how lithographic precision can revolutionize polymer processing.
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