Sonia R.H. Marabuto

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Sonia R.H. Marabuto is a researcher specializing in advanced manufacturing technologies, with a particular focus on Single Point Incremental Forming (SPIF). Her work addresses the challenge of making SPIF—a flexible, die-less sheet metal forming process—more practical and efficient for industrial applications. In her most-cited paper, "Finding the Best Machine for SPIF Operations - a Brief Discussion" (2011, 16 citations), she provides a critical analysis of machine tool requirements for SPIF, highlighting its potential for customized products, low-volume production, and rapid prototyping across a wide range of materials. This work serves as a valuable guide for researchers and engineers seeking to implement SPIF without dedicated tooling. She further contributes to the field with "CAD/CAM Strategies for a Parallel Kinematics SPIF Machine" (2013), exploring how to optimize toolpath generation and machine control for non-conventional forming setups. While her citation counts reflect a niche but growing area, her research is foundational for advancing SPIF from a laboratory curiosity toward a viable manufacturing solution. Her work is particularly relevant for students and researchers interested in incremental forming, flexible manufacturing, and the intersection of CAD/CAM with novel production technologies.