Hendrik Susemihl

Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials, Robotic Research (United States)

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Hendrik Susemihl is a pioneering researcher in the field of mobile robotics and precision manufacturing, with a particular focus on advancing automated machining solutions for large-scale aerospace components. His work addresses one of the industry's most persistent challenges: replacing cumbersome, costly portal machines with flexible, high-accuracy mobile robotic systems capable of operating at aircraft-scale dimensions. Susemihl's most influential contribution, "High Accuracy Mobile Robotic System for Machining of Large Aircraft Components" (2016, 37 citations), introduced a transformative approach to aircraft manufacturing by demonstrating that mobile robots could achieve the precision traditionally reserved for fixed workshop machinery. Building on this foundation, his 2017 work on referencing strategies (25 citations) tackled the critical problem of spatial accuracy during robotic operations, streamlining time-consuming calibration processes that had long bottlenecked production workflows. His research further extended into laser tracker integration for real-time positional feedback and carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) machining, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of modern aerospace materials and metrology. With cumulative citations underscoring consistent community recognition, Susemihl's contributions have meaningfully shaped the trajectory of smart, adaptable manufacturing in the aviation sector, offering practical pathways toward faster, more cost-effective aircraft production.