Blair E. Carlson
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About
Blair E. Carlson is a manufacturing engineering researcher whose work sits at the intersection of advanced joining technologies, materials processing, and robotic manufacturing systems. Carlson has made significant contributions to the understanding and development of novel joining methods for lightweight and dissimilar materials — a challenge central to modern automotive lightweighting strategies. His most-cited work (52 citations) demonstrates innovative use of electrode displacement signals for real-time weld penetration monitoring in robotic resistance spot welding, advancing process intelligence in automated manufacturing. His research on friction stir forming (42 citations) and friction stir blind riveting (17 citations) has helped address the persistent challenge of joining dissimilar aluminum alloys, including sheets, castings, and extrusions increasingly used in vehicle body structures. More recently, Carlson has pioneered laser-assisted robotic roller forming of ultrahigh strength martensitic steels, developing both the experimental process and an integrated thermo-metallurgical-mechanical model to predict microstructure evolution — work reflected in publications from 2022 and 2023. His exploration of friction stir scribe joining of carbon fiber reinforced polymers to aluminum further underscores his commitment to enabling multi-material vehicle architectures through robust, production-ready joining solutions.
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