Anita Fuchsbauer

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Anita Fuchsbauer is a pioneering figure in advanced manufacturing, whose work bridges the gap between nanoscale precision and real-world, three-dimensional objects. Her research focuses on the intersection of nanoimprint lithography and additive manufacturing, with a core interest in enabling nanopatterning on arbitrary, curved surfaces—a challenge that has long constrained the practical application of nanofabrication. In her highly cited 2017 paper, "Function follows form: combining nanoimprint and inkjet printing," Fuchsbauer systematically explored the technical requirements for depositing functional materials in well-defined areas on complex geometries. This work laid the foundation for a new class of hybrid manufacturing processes, demonstrating that the rigid constraints of planar substrates can be overcome through the intelligent integration of printing technologies. While her citation count is still growing, the conceptual impact of her work is significant, offering a roadmap for creating next-generation sensors, optics, and biomedical devices that are both functional and form-optimized. Fuchsbauer’s contributions are a vital step toward a future where nanoscale features are not limited to flat surfaces, but can be seamlessly integrated into the objects we use every day.