Simone Donadello

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About

Simone Donadello is a leading figure in advanced manufacturing, specializing in laser metal deposition (LMD) and in-process monitoring. His core research focuses on real-time quality control for additive manufacturing, particularly the precise measurement and regulation of deposition height—a critical parameter for ensuring geometrical accuracy and preventing costly collisions. Donadello’s major contribution is the development of a coaxial laser triangulation method for height monitoring, a breakthrough that enables non-contact, in-situ measurement directly aligned with the deposition axis. His seminal 2018 paper on this technique has garnered 115 citations, underscoring its foundational impact on the field. A follow-up study, also from 2018, further refined the control strategy, earning 29 citations and demonstrating the method’s practical viability. By solving the mismatch between deposition height increment and process growth rate, Donadello’s work directly addresses a key bottleneck in LMD, paving the way for more reliable, automated production of complex metal parts. His achievements represent a significant step toward fully closed-loop control in additive manufacturing, making him a vital contributor to the future of digital fabrication.