Giorgia Franchin

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Giorgia Franchin is a leading researcher in advanced additive manufacturing, specializing in the freeform fabrication of complex lattice structures using ceramic and polymeric materials. Her work bridges robotics and materials science, with a focus on developing hybrid technologies that overcome the limitations of traditional 3D printing. Franchin’s major contributions include pioneering robot-assisted direct ink writing (DIW) methods, such as UV-assisted robotic arm freeforming, which enable the creation of ultra-lightweight, high-strength truss-based structures from materials like silicon nitride and preceramic polymers. Her most-cited paper (2023, 28 citations) demonstrates a robot-assisted hybrid system for lattice fabrication, while a proof-of-concept study (2021, 14 citations) addresses the challenge of printing curved lattices without support structures. Her work on silicon nitride trusses (2024, 12 citations) highlights exceptional mechanical performance, and her UV-assisted robotic freeforming of SiOC ceramics (2024, 10 citations) showcases innovation in ceramic processing. With a growing citation impact, Franchin’s research is pivotal for advancing lightweight, functional components in aerospace, biomedical, and structural applications.

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1. 1
   Development of robot assisted hybrid additive manufacturing technology for the freeform fabrication of lattice structures

   28 citations · 2023
2. 2
   Direct Ink Writing of cylindrical lattice structures: A proof of concept

   14 citations · 2021
3. 3
   Ultra-lightweight silicon nitride truss-based structures fabricated via UV-assisted robot direct ink writing

   12 citations · 2024
4. 4
   UV-assisted robotic arm freeforming of SiOC ceramics from a preceramic polymer

   10 citations · 2024

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