Andreas Buchheim

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V. (DLR)

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Andreas Buchheim is a leading researcher in automated composite manufacturing, with a focus on advancing the production of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTP) for aerospace applications. His work centers on developing robotic systems for dry fiber preforming and textile draping, addressing critical challenges in creating lightweight, high-strength aircraft components. Buchheim’s most cited paper (2016, 23 citations) investigates an automated dry fiber preforming process using collaborating robots for an aircraft fuselage demonstrator, demonstrating a scalable approach to complex geometry production. His earlier work (2014, 4 citations) integrates near-net-shape cut-piece generation, forming simulation, and robotic lay-down to improve CFRTP preforming efficiency and precision. More recently (2019, 3 citations), he has explored automated draping of wide textiles on double-curved surfaces, targeting weight reduction in large aerospace structures like fuselages and wings. Buchheim’s contributions are pivotal in bridging the gap between manual composite layup and fully automated, high-volume manufacturing, directly impacting industries such as aviation, shipbuilding, and wind energy. His research not only enhances production speed and repeatability but also reduces material waste, positioning him as a key innovator in sustainable, automated composites fabrication.