Daniel Kupzik

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Daniel Kupzik is a researcher at the wbk Institute of Production Science, specializing in the intersection of additive manufacturing, robotics, and lightweight composite materials. His work centers on developing flexible, automated process chains for producing thermoplastic components reinforced with continuous carbon fiber (CFRP) tapes. Kupzik's major contribution is a novel robot-based preforming process that integrates the placement of unidirectional (UD) tape reinforcements directly into the handling and additive manufacturing workflow, eliminating non-value-adding steps and enabling greater design freedom. This approach addresses key limitations of conventional polymer 3D printing—such as slow production times, small build volumes, and poor surface finish—by leveraging industrial robots as printing end-effectors. His most cited work (6 citations) details this hybrid process, while subsequent papers explore kinematic optimization of tape placement and the development of a robotic extrusion system. Kupzik’s research is pivotal for industries seeking to produce large, structurally optimized thermoplastic parts with localized reinforcement, bridging the gap between high-performance composites and scalable, flexible automation.