Erik S. Polsen

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Erik S. Polsen is a leading innovator in advanced manufacturing, with a focus on conformal additive manufacturing and carbon nanotube processing. His most influential work, "Conformal Robotic Stereolithography" (2016, 22 citations), revolutionized 3D printing by enabling stereolithography on non-planar, curved surfaces—a departure from traditional layer-by-layer methods limited to flat substrates. This breakthrough, achieved through robotic control of the photopolymerization process, expanded the design freedom and application potential of additive manufacturing. Polsen’s contributions extend to the scalable production of carbon nanotube sheets and yarns, where his research has advanced techniques for drawing and twisting arrays into high-performance materials. His work is widely recognized for bridging fundamental materials science with practical, scalable manufacturing solutions. With a citation impact that underscores his influence, Polsen’s achievements include pioneering methods that have been adopted in aerospace, electronics, and biomedical device fabrication. His research continues to inspire new approaches to 3D printing and nanomaterial assembly, making him a key figure in the evolution of modern manufacturing technologies.