Marcus Perner

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Marcus Perner is a leading researcher in advanced manufacturing, specializing in automated fiber placement (AFP) and defect-free production of carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP). His work directly addresses the aerospace industry's critical need for higher production rates, lower costs, and uncompromising quality. Perner's most cited paper, "Avoiding defects in manufacturing processes: A review for automated CFRP production" (2015, 67 citations), provides a foundational framework for quality assurance in automated layup. He has been instrumental in developing the GroFi® plant at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), pioneering new processes and sensor systems for advanced AFP. A key contribution is his integration of online quality assurance, using referencing and monitoring sensors for real-time path correction to optimize tolerances and accuracy. Perner also explores smart device automation, including active vibration suppression for robot-based systems, to enhance precision in large-scale manufacturing. His research is pivotal for translating AFP from a promising technology into a reliable, high-speed industrial process for next-generation aircraft structures.

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1. 1
   Avoiding defects in manufacturing processes: A review for automated CFRP production

   67 citations · 2015
2. 2
   ADVANCED AUTOMATED FIBRE PLACEMENT

   13 citations · 2013
3. 3
   IMPROVING THE PRODUCTION QUALITY OF THE ADVANCED AUTOMATED FIBER PLACEMENT PROCESS BY MEANS OF ONLINE PATH CORRECTION

   13 citations · 2012
4. 4
   Smart device for advanced robot-based automation: The system design

   3 citations · 2013
5. 5
   Approach for a smart device for active vibration suppression as an add-on for robot-based systems

   2 citations · 2014

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