@article{ReisgenSchleserMokrovetal.2012,
  author    = {Reisgen, Uwe and Schleser, Markus and Mokrov, Oleg and Ahmed, Essam},
  title     = {Optimization of laser welding of DP/TRIP steel sheets using statistical approach},
  series = {Optics and laser technology},
  volume    = {44},
  journal   = {Optics and laser technology},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1879-2545 (E-Journal); 0030-3992 (Print); 0308-4280 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.optlastec.2011.06.028},
  pages     = {255 -- 262},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {Generally, the quality of a weld joint is directly influenced by the welding input parameter settings. Selection of proper process parameters is important to obtain the desired weld bead profile and quality. In this research work, numerical and graphical optimization techniques of the CO2 laser beam welding of dual phase (DP600)/transformation induced plasticity (TRIP700) steel sheets were carried out using response surface methodology (RSM) based on Box-Behnken design. The procedure was established to improve the weld quality, increase the productivity and minimize the total operation cost by considering the welding parameters range of laser power (2-2.2 kW), welding speed (40-50 mm/s) and focus position (-1 to 0 mm). It was found that, RSM can be considered as a powerful tool in experimental welding optimization, even when the experimenter does not have a model for the process. Strong, efficient and low cost weld joints could be achieved using the optimum welding conditions.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ReisgenOlschokJakobsetal.2012,
  author    = {Reisgen, Uwe and Olschok, Simon and Jakobs, Stefan and Schleser, Markus and Mokrov, Oleg and Rossiter, Eduardo},
  title     = {Laser beam submerged arc hybrid welding},
  series = {Physics procedia},
  volume    = {39},
  journal   = {Physics procedia},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1875-3892},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.phpro.2012.10.016},
  pages     = {75 -- 83},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {The laser beam-submerged arc hybrid welding method originates from the knowledge that, with increasing penetration depth, the laser beam process has a tendency to pore formation in the lower weld regions. The coupling with the energy-efficient submerged-arc process improves degassing and reduces the tendency to pore formation. The high deposition rate of the SA process in combination with the laser beam process offers, providing the appropriate choice of weld preparation, the possibility of welding plates with a thickness larger than 20° mm in a single pass, and also of welding thicker plates with the double-sided single pass technique.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ReisgenSchleserAbdurakhmanovetal.2012,
  author    = {Reisgen, Uwe and Schleser, Markus and Abdurakhmanov, Aydemir and Gumenyuk, Andrey},
  title     = {Measuring of plasma properties induced by non-vacuum electron beam welding},
  series = {Physics of plasma},
  volume    = {19},
  journal   = {Physics of plasma},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {AIP Publishing},
  address   = {Melville, NY},
  issn      = {1089-7674 (E-Journal); 1070-664X (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1063/1.3675874},
  pages     = {1 -- 7},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {Electron beam plasma measurement was realised by means of DIABEAM system invented by ISF RWTH Aachen. The Langmuir probe method is used for measurement. The relative simplicity of the method and the possibility of dispersion of high power on the probe allow its application for the investigation of high-power electron beams. The key element of the method is a rotating thin tungsten wire, which intersects the beam transversely on its axis and collects part of the current by itself. The signals, which are registered in the DIABEAM as a voltage, were taken in the form of amplitude. The conversion of the probe current into the distribution along the beam radius was realised using the Abel's method. A voltage-current characteristic was built for the beam current. The local electron density as well as the electron temperature, the floating potential and the plasma potential were measured and calculated by means of this characteristic.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ReisgenSchleserMokrovetal.2012,
  author    = {Reisgen, Uwe and Schleser, Markus and Mokrov, Oleg and Zabirov, Alexander and F{\"u}ssel, Uwe and Schnick, Michael and Hertel, Martin and Jaeckel, Sebastian},
  title     = {Modelling and visualisation of the GMA process},
  series = {Welding and Cutting},
  volume    = {11},
  journal   = {Welding and Cutting},
  number    = {4},
  publisher = {DVS Verlag},
  address   = {D{\"u}sseldorf},
  issn      = {1612-3433},
  pages     = {242 -- 249},
  year      = {2012},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{RamazaniLiMukherjeeetal.2013,
  author    = {Ramazani, Ali and Li, Yang and Mukherjee, Krishnendu and Prahl, Ulrich and Bleck, Wolfgang and Abdurakhmanov, Aydemir and Schleser, Markus and Reisgen, Uwe},
  title     = {Microstructure evolution simulation in hot rolled DP600 steel during gas metal arc welding},
  series = {Computational materials science},
  volume    = {Vol. 68},
  journal   = {Computational materials science},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1879-0801 (E-Book); 0927-0256 (Print)},
  pages     = {107 -- 116},
  year      = {2013},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HoetterFateriGebhardt2012,
  author    = {H{\"o}tter, Jan-Steffen and Fateri, Miranda and Gebhardt, Andreas},
  title     = {Selective laser melting of metals: desktop machines open up new chances even for small companies},
  series = {Advanced materials research},
  volume    = {622-623},
  journal   = {Advanced materials research},
  publisher = {Trans Tech Publ.},
  address   = {Baech},
  issn      = {1662-8985 (E-Journal); 1022-6680 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.622-623.461},
  pages     = {461 -- 465},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {Additive manufacturing (AM) of metal parts by using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) has become a powerful tool mostly in the area of automotive, aerospace engineering and others. Especially in the field of dentistry, jewelry and related branches that require individualized or even one-of-a-kind products, the direct digital manufacturing process opens up new ways of design and manufacturing. In these fields, mostly small and medium sized businesses (SME) are operating which do not have sufficient human and economic resources to invest in this technology. But to stay competitive, the application of AM can be regarded as a necessity. In this situation a new desktop machine (Realizer SLM 50) was introduced that cost about 1/3 of a shop floor SLM machine and promises small quality parts. To find out whether the machine really is an alternative for SMEs the University of Applied Science, Aachen, Germany, designed, build and optimized typical parts from the dentistry and the jewelry branches using CoCr and silver material, the latter being new with this application. The paper describes the SLM procedure and how to find and optimize the most important parameters. The test is accompanied by digital simulation in order to verify the build parameters and to plan future builds. The procedure is shown as well as the resulting parts made from CoCr and silver material.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{LeidingerNoistenWollert2012,
  author    = {Leidinger, Rafael and Noisten, Thomas and Wollert, J{\"o}rg},
  title     = {Realtime automation networks in moVing industrial environments},
  series = {Journal of systemics, cybernetics and informatics},
  volume    = {Vol. 10},
  journal   = {Journal of systemics, cybernetics and informatics},
  number    = {Iss. 2},
  publisher = {IIIC},
  address   = {Orlando},
  issn      = {1690-4532},
  pages     = {52 -- 56},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {The radio-based wireless data communication has made the realization of new technical solutions possible in many fields of the automation technology (AT). For about ten years, a constant disproportionate growth of wireless technologies can be observed in the automation technology. However, it shows that especially for the AT, conventional technologies of office automation are unsuitable and/or not manageable. The employment of mobile services in the industrial automation technology has the potential of significant cost and time savings. This leads to an increased productivity in various fields of the AT, for example in the factory and process automation or in production logistics. In this paper technologies and solutions for an automation-suited supply of mobile wireless services will be introduced under the criteria of real time suitability, IT-security and service orientation. Emphasis will be put on the investigation and development of wireless convergence layers for different radio technologies, on the central provision of support services for an easy-to-use, central, backup enabled management of combined wired / wireless networks and on the study on integrability in a Profinet real-time Ethernet network.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{FateriGebhardt2015,
  author    = {Fateri, Miranda and Gebhardt, Andreas},
  title     = {Additive manufactured mechanical disentanglement lock},
  series = {RTejournal - Forum f{\"u}r Rapid Technologie},
  volume    = {12},
  journal   = {RTejournal - Forum f{\"u}r Rapid Technologie},
  publisher = {Fachhochschule Aachen},
  address   = {Aachen},
  issn      = {1614-0923},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:0009-2-42147},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KesslerBalcGebhardtetal.2015,
  author    = {Kessler, Julia and Balc, Nicolae and Gebhardt, Andreas and Abbas, Karim},
  title     = {Basic Research on Lattice Structures Focused on the Tensile Strength},
  series = {Applied Mechanics and Materials},
  volume    = {Vol. 808},
  journal   = {Applied Mechanics and Materials},
  publisher = {Trans Tech Publications},
  address   = {B{\"a}ch},
  issn      = {1662-7482},
  doi       = {10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.808.193},
  pages     = {193 -- 198},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PfaffBurnham2009,
  author    = {Pfaff, Raphael and Burnham, Keith J.},
  title     = {On abstraction and interpretability: a behavioural perspective},
  series = {Systems Science},
  volume    = {Vol. 35},
  journal   = {Systems Science},
  number    = {Iss. 2},
  issn      = {0137-1223},
  pages     = {19 -- 26},
  year      = {2009},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SeilerPichlerPfaffetal.2009,
  author    = {Seiler, Friedrich and Pichler, Alexander and Pfaff, Raphael and Srulijes, Julio},
  title     = {Novel processing tools for automated doppler picture velocimetry (DPV) evaluation},
  series = {Journal of visualization},
  volume    = {Vol. 12},
  journal   = {Journal of visualization},
  number    = {Iss. 4},
  issn      = {1343-8875},
  pages     = {323 -- 337},
  year      = {2009},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{FateriGebhardt2015,
  author    = {Fateri, Miranda and Gebhardt, Andreas},
  title     = {Selective Laser Melting of Soda-Lime Glass Powder},
  series = {International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology},
  volume    = {12},
  journal   = {International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Wiley-Blackwell},
  address   = {Oxford},
  issn      = {1744-7402},
  doi       = {10.1111/ijac.12338},
  pages     = {53 -- 61},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{FateriGebhardt2015,
  author    = {Fateri, Miranda and Gebhardt, Andreas},
  title     = {Process Parameters Development of Selective Laser Melting of Lunar Regolith for On-Site Manufacturing Applications},
  series = {International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology},
  volume    = {12},
  journal   = {International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Wiley-Blackwell},
  address   = {Oxford},
  isbn      = {1744-7402},
  doi       = {10.1111/ijac.12326},
  pages     = {46 -- 52},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AbbasBalcBremenetal.2022,
  author    = {Abbas, Karim and Balc, Nicolae and Bremen, Sebastian and Skupin, Marco},
  title     = {Crystallization and aging behavior of polyetheretherketone PEEK within rapid tooling and rubber molding},
  series = {Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing},
  volume    = {6},
  journal   = {Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing},
  number    = {5},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  issn      = {2504-4494},
  doi       = {10.3390/jmmp6050093},
  pages     = {1 -- 12},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {In times of short product life cycles, additive manufacturing and rapid tooling are important methods to make tool development and manufacturing more efficient. High-performance polymers are the key to mold production for prototypes and small series. However, the high temperatures during vulcanization injection molding cause thermal aging and can impair service life. The extent to which the thermal stress over the entire process chain stresses the material and whether it leads to irreversible material aging is evaluated. To this end, a mold made of PEEK is fabricated using fused filament fabrication and examined for its potential application. The mold is heated to 200 ◦C, filled with rubber, and cured. A differential scanning calorimetry analysis of each process step illustrates the crystallization behavior and first indicates the material resistance. It shows distinct cold crystallization regions at a build chamber temperature of 90 ◦C. At an ambient temperature above Tg, crystallization of 30\% is achieved, and cold crystallization no longer occurs. Additional tensile tests show a decrease in tensile strength after ten days of thermal aging. The steady decrease in recrystallization temperature indicates degradation of the additives. However, the tensile tests reveal steady embrittlement of the material due to increasing crosslinking.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{FateriGebhardtThuemmleretal.2014,
  author    = {Fateri, Miranda and Gebhardt, Andreas and Th{\"u}mmler, Stefan and Thurn, Laura},
  title     = {Experimental investigation on selective laser melting of glass},
  series = {Physics procedia : 8th International Conference on Laser Assisted Net Shape Engineering LANE 2014},
  volume    = {56 (2014)},
  journal   = {Physics procedia : 8th International Conference on Laser Assisted Net Shape Engineering LANE 2014},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1875-3892 (E-Journal); 1875-3884 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.phpro.2014.08.118},
  pages     = {357 -- 364},
  year      = {2014},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{LuftBremenLuft2023,
  author    = {Luft, Angela and Bremen, Sebastian and Luft, Nils},
  title     = {A cost/benefit and flexibility evaluation framework for additive technologies in strategic factory planning},
  series = {Processes},
  volume    = {11},
  journal   = {Processes},
  number    = {7},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  issn      = {2227-9717},
  doi       = {10.3390/pr11071968},
  pages     = {Artikel 1968},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {There is a growing demand for more flexibility in manufacturing to counter the volatility and unpredictability of the markets and provide more individualization for customers. However, the design and implementation of flexibility within manufacturing systems are costly and only economically viable if applicable to actual demand fluctuations. To this end, companies are considering additive manufacturing (AM) to make production more flexible. This paper develops a conceptual model for the impact quantification of AM on volume and mix flexibility within production systems in the early stages of the factory-planning process. Together with the model, an application guideline is presented to help planners with the flexibility quantification and the factory design process. Following the development of the model and guideline, a case study is presented to indicate the potential impact additive technologies can have on manufacturing flexibility Within the case study, various scenarios with different production system configurations and production programs are analyzed, and the impact of the additive technologies on volume and mix flexibility is calculated. This work will allow factory planners to determine the potential impacts of AM on manufacturing flexibility in an early planning stage and design their production systems accordingly.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HaagZontarSchleupenetal.2014,
  author    = {Haag, S. and Zontar, D. and Schleupen, Josef and M{\"u}ller, T. and Brecher, C.},
  title     = {Chain of refined perception in self-optimizing assembly of micro-optical systems},
  series = {Journal of sensors and sensor systems},
  volume    = {3},
  journal   = {Journal of sensors and sensor systems},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Copernicus Publ.},
  address   = {G{\"o}ttingen},
  issn      = {2194-878X},
  doi       = {10.5194/jsss-3-87-2014},
  pages     = {87 -- 95},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {Today, the assembly of laser systems requires a large share of manual operations due to its complexity regarding the optimal alignment of optics. Although the feasibility of automated alignment of laser optics has been shown in research labs, the development effort for the automation of assembly does not meet economic requirements - especially for low-volume laser production. This paper presents a model-based and sensor-integrated assembly execution approach for flexible assembly cells consisting of a macro-positioner covering a large workspace and a compact micromanipulator with camera attached to the positioner. In order to make full use of available models from computer-aided design (CAD) and optical simulation, sensor systems at different levels of accuracy are used for matching perceived information with model data. This approach is named "chain of refined perception", and it allows for automated planning of complex assembly tasks along all major phases of assembly such as collision-free path planning, part feeding, and active and passive alignment. The focus of the paper is put on the in-process image-based metrology and information extraction used for identifying and calibrating local coordinate systems as well as the exploitation of that information for a part feeding process for micro-optics. Results will be presented regarding the processes of automated calibration of the robot camera as well as the local coordinate systems of part feeding area and robot base.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{RieperGebhardtStucker2016,
  author    = {Rieper, Harald and Gebhardt, Andreas and Stucker, Brent},
  title     = {Selective Laser Melting of the Eutectic Silver-Copper Alloy Ag 28 wt \% Cu},
  series = {RTejournal - Forum f{\"u}r Rapid Technologie},
  volume    = {13},
  journal   = {RTejournal - Forum f{\"u}r Rapid Technologie},
  issn      = {1614-0923},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/nbn:de:0009-2-44141},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {The aim of this work was to perform a detailed investigation of the use of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technology to process eutectic silver-copper alloy Ag 28 wt. \% Cu (also called AgCu28). The processing occurred with a Realizer SLM 50 desktop machine. The powder analysis (SEM-topography, EDX, particle distribution) was reported as well as the absorption rates for the near-infrared (NIR) spectrum. Microscope imaging showed the surface topography of the manufactured parts. Furthermore, microsections were conducted for the analysis of porosity. The Design of Experiments approach used the response surface method in order to model the statistical relationship between laser power, spot distance and pulse time.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MichauxMatternKallweit2018,
  author    = {Michaux, F. and Mattern, P. and Kallweit, Stephan},
  title     = {RoboPIV: how robotics enable PIV on a large industrial scale},
  series = {Measurement Science and Technology},
  volume    = {29},
  journal   = {Measurement Science and Technology},
  number    = {7},
  publisher = {IOP},
  address   = {Bristol},
  issn      = {1361-6501},
  doi       = {10.1088/1361-6501/aab5c1},
  pages     = {074009},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {This work demonstrates how the interaction between particle image velocimetry (PIV) and robotics can massively increase measurement efficiency. The interdisciplinary approach is shown using the complex example of an automated, large scale, industrial environment: a typical automotive wind tunnel application. Both the high degree of flexibility in choosing the measurement region and the complete automation of stereo PIV measurements are presented. The setup consists of a combination of three robots, individually used as a 6D traversing unit for the laser illumination system as well as for each of the two cameras. Synchronised movements in the same reference frame are realised through a master-slave setup with a single interface to the user. By integrating the interface into the standard wind tunnel management system, a single measurement plane or a predefined sequence of several planes can be requested through a single trigger event, providing the resulting vector fields within minutes. In this paper, a brief overview on the demands of large scale industrial PIV and the existing solutions is given. Afterwards, the concept of RoboPIV is introduced as a new approach. In a first step, the usability of a selection of commercially available robot arms is analysed. The challenges of pose uncertainty and importance of absolute accuracy are demonstrated through comparative measurements, explaining the individual pros and cons of the analysed systems. Subsequently, the advantage of integrating RoboPIV directly into the existing wind tunnel management system is shown on basis of a typical measurement sequence. In a final step, a practical measurement procedure, including post-processing, is given by using real data and results. Ultimately, the benefits of high automation are demonstrated, leading to a drastic reduction in necessary measurement time compared to non-automated systems, thus massively increasing the efficiency of PIV measurements.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KunkelGebhardtMpofuetal.2018,
  author    = {Kunkel, Maximilian Hugo and Gebhardt, Andreas and Mpofu, Khumbaulani and Kallweit, Stephan},
  title     = {Statistical assessment of mechanical properties of selective laser melted specimens of stainless steel},
  series = {The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology},
  volume    = {98},
  journal   = {The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology},
  number    = {5-8},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {London},
  issn      = {0268-3768},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00170-018-2040-8},
  pages     = {1409 -- 1431},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {The rail business is challenged by long product life cycles and a broad spectrum of assembly groups and single parts. When spare part obsolescence occurs, quick solutions are needed. A reproduction of obsolete parts is often connected to long waiting times and minimum lot quantities that need to be purchased and stored. Spare part storage is therefore challenged by growing stocks, bound capital and issues of part ageing. A possible solution could be a virtual storage of spare parts which will be 3D printed through additive manufacturing technologies in case of sudden demand. As mechanical properties of additive manufactured parts are neither guaranteed by machine manufacturers nor by service providers, the utilization of this relatively young technology is impeded and research is required to address these issues. This paper presents an examination of mechanical properties of specimens manufactured from stainless steel through the selective laser melting (SLM) process. The specimens were produced in multiple batches. This paper interrogates the question if the test results follow a normal distribution pattern and if mechanical property predictions can be made. The results will be put opposite existing threshold values provided as the industrial standard. Furthermore, probability predictions will be made in order to examine the potential of the SLM process to maintain state-of-the-art mechanical property requirements.},
  language  = {en}
}