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Hendrik Thamer’s research lies at the intersection of micro-manufacturing quality inspection, robotic logistics automation, and 3D computer vision. His most-cited work, “Towards 100% In-situ 2D/3D Quality Inspection of Metallic Micro Components Using Plenoptic Cameras” (8 citations), pioneers the use of plenoptic imaging for real-time, non-contact inspection of micro-scale metallic parts—a critical advancement for industries requiring precision at sub-millimeter scales. Thamer also addresses the challenge of automating logistics, notably through “A 3D-Robot Vision System for Automatic Unloading of Containers” (4 citations), where he developed vision algorithms enabling robots to recognize and grasp variably shaped goods in unstructured environments. His contributions to flexible automation are further demonstrated in “Flexible Automatisierung logistischer Prozesse durch modulare Roboter” (4 citations), proposing modular robotic solutions adaptable to dynamic logistics workflows. By integrating 3D computer vision into both micro-inspection and macro-logistics, Thamer bridges the gap between high-precision manufacturing and adaptive automation. His work has laid foundational methods for plenoptic-based metrology and vision-guided robotic handling, with cumulative citations reflecting growing interest from both academic and industrial sectors in scalable, vision-driven automation.