Clara-Maria Kuball

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Clara-Maria Kuball is a researcher at the forefront of additive manufacturing and soft robotics, with a specialized focus on the mechanical performance of laser-sintered polymers. Her work bridges material science and robotic design, particularly through the development of durable, monolithic flexure hinge structures. Her most-cited paper (2017, 20 citations) demonstrates how laser-sintered flexure hinges can replace conventional revolute joints in soft robotic applications, offering significant advantages such as frictionless motion, reduced assembly costs, and compact monolithic designs. This contribution is pivotal for creating more reliable and manufacturable compliant mechanisms. Kuball’s foundational research on the flexural modulus of PA 2200 (2013, 8 citations) established critical mechanical property data for this biocompatible plastic powder in selective laser sintering (SLS). By enabling the rapid production of medical devices and robots, her work directly supports the growing field of patient-specific, additively manufactured healthcare solutions. Her achievements highlight the practical integration of material characterization with functional design, making her a key contributor to advancing SLS technology for medical and robotic applications.