Annegret Mallach
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Annegret Mallach is a leading researcher in the field of textile-reinforced composite manufacturing, with a primary focus on the preforming and draping of non-crimp fabrics (NCF). Her work bridges the critical gap between simulation and reality in composite forming processes. Her most notable contribution is the experimental validation of macroscopic draping simulations for dry NCF, where she developed and employed a novel robot-based optical measurement system to capture real fibre architecture on complex geometries. This work, published in 2016 and cited 26 times, provided unprecedented, high-fidelity data for comparing virtual models with physical preforms, enabling more accurate process design. By integrating analytical process design with experimental validation, she established a robust preforming test centre methodology that enhances the predictability of fibre orientation and defect formation. Mallach’s research directly impacts the aerospace and automotive industries by improving the reliability of simulation-driven manufacturing, reducing costly trial-and-error. Her achievements exemplify how meticulous experimental work can refine computational models, making her a key figure in advancing digital twin technologies for composite forming.
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