Clemens Preisinger

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Clemens Preisinger is a leading researcher in additive manufacturing for space exploration, with a particular focus on using in-situ resources for lunar and planetary construction. His most influential work, "Solar Sintering for Lunar Additive Manufacturing" (2019, 125 citations), demonstrates a groundbreaking method for fabricating structural components directly on the Moon by concentrating sunlight to sinter lunar regolith. This study, conducted under both ambient and vacuum conditions using a solar simulator, proved that solar energy alone can transform raw surface material into solid, load-bearing parts—eliminating the need to transport heavy construction supplies from Earth. Preisinger’s contributions are pivotal to the feasibility of permanent lunar bases, offering a scalable, energy-efficient solution for on-site manufacturing. His research bridges materials science, thermal engineering, and space systems, and has been widely cited by teams developing NASA’s Artemis program and ESA’s Moon Village concepts. By turning the Moon’s own dust into building blocks, Preisinger is helping to make sustainable off-world habitation a reality.