Patrick Herrmann

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Patrick Herrmann is a leading researcher in advanced manufacturing for electrical machines, with a core focus on needle winding technology and robotic automation for traction stators. His work addresses a critical bottleneck in electric vehicle production: the need for flexible, high-speed winding of distributed stators. Herrmann’s major contribution lies in replacing rigid, cam-disk-driven winding machines with highly adaptable systems based on standard industrial robots. His most-cited paper (2017, 16 citations) introduces a novel kinematic approach that preserves the flexibility of needle winding while enabling efficient, automated motion programming. He further advanced the field by applying NURBS-based trajectory generation (2018, 9 citations) to a five-axis winding robot, significantly improving path smoothness and cycle times. Herrmann also demonstrated the benefits of numerical optimization and CAD/CAM integration (2019, 3 citations) to eliminate time-consuming manual programming, making the technology viable for high-mix production. His research directly supports the automotive industry’s shift toward scalable, cost-effective e-drive manufacturing, and his work is frequently cited by engineers developing next-generation winding cells for electric motors.