Eduard Gerlitz
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About
Eduard Gerlitz is a leading researcher at the intersection of sustainable manufacturing and circular economy, specializing in the development of flexible disassembly systems for electric vehicle (EV) components. His work addresses a critical bottleneck in the EV lifecycle: the safe, efficient, and automated disassembly of high-value drivetrain parts and Li-ion battery modules for recycling and remanufacturing. Gerlitz’s major contributions include defining the core concepts and requirements for flexible disassembly systems tailored to EV drive trains—a foundational paper that has garnered 46 citations—and pioneering the application of computer vision to enable robot-assisted disassembly of industrial Li-ion battery modules, overcoming challenges like geometric uncertainties from cell “breathing.” He has also advanced the field by proposing a conceptual control architecture for highly flexible production systems and systematically investigating the unscrewing process for automated remanufacturing. His work is notable for directly addressing the practical hurdles of scaling a circular economy, combining deep technical insight with real-world industrial applicability. With a growing citation impact, Gerlitz is establishing himself as a key voice in making EV end-of-life processing both economically viable and environmentally responsible.
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