Francesca Mazzanti

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Francesca Mazzanti is a leading figure in advanced manufacturing, whose work has fundamentally shaped the field of additive manufacturing through digital light processing (DLP). Her landmark 2022 review, “Additive manufacturing by digital light processing: a review,” has garnered nearly 400 citations, serving as an essential roadmap for researchers and engineers navigating this transformative technology. Mazzanti’s core contributions lie in elucidating how DLP enables the layer-by-layer fabrication of complex three-dimensional objects, overcoming traditional geometric constraints while significantly reducing material waste. By systematically analyzing the interplay between photopolymer chemistry, light projection, and print resolution, she has provided the foundational knowledge that accelerates the adoption of DLP across biomedical devices, microfluidics, and custom industrial components. Her work not only synthesizes a fragmented field but also identifies critical pathways for improving speed, accuracy, and material diversity. Through this seminal review, Mazzanti has become a key voice in sustainable manufacturing, demonstrating how additive processes can replace wasteful conventional methods. For students and researchers, her scholarship offers both a comprehensive entry point into DLP technology and a visionary perspective on its future potential to revolutionize production from prototyping to mass customization.