Lorenzo Malagutti

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Lorenzo Malagutti is a researcher at the forefront of large-scale additive manufacturing, with a focused expertise in the interplay between process parameters, material properties, and final part performance. His work is central to understanding how thermal history—the temperature profile experienced by a printed material—governs the degree of crystallinity in polymers, which in turn dictates the mechanical integrity of large-format 3D-printed components. In his most-cited paper, "Effects of printed bead volume on thermal history, polymer degree of crystallinity and mechanical properties in large scale additive manufacturing" (2023, 14 citations), Malagutti systematically demonstrates how varying bead volume alters cooling rates and crystallization behavior, directly linking these thermal dynamics to measurable improvements in strength and stiffness. This contribution is critical for scaling additive manufacturing from prototyping to production-grade structural parts, offering engineers a predictive framework to optimize print settings for desired material outcomes. By bridging fundamental polymer science with practical manufacturing challenges, Malagutti’s research provides actionable insights for industries seeking to adopt large-scale 3D printing for end-use applications, making his work a valuable reference for students and professionals exploring process-structure-property relationships in advanced manufacturing.