Horst Meier
Papers
9
Total Citations
183
H-Index
7
About
Horst Meier is a pioneering researcher in the field of advanced manufacturing, with a particular focus on incremental sheet metal forming and robot-based fabrication technologies. He is best known for developing and refining "Roboforming," an innovative dieless sheet metal forming process that leverages two interconnected industrial robots to produce complex sheet metal components for prototypes and small-batch productions. His landmark 2007 paper on Two Point Incremental Forming with Two Moving Forming Tools, which has garnered 75 citations, introduced a transformative kinematic-based approach that significantly expanded the geometric possibilities of flexible sheet forming without costly traditional tooling. Beyond pioneering the Roboforming concept, Meier has made substantial contributions to improving its real-world applicability. His work addressing dimensional accuracy — through model-based compensation of robot structural compliance, integrated Finite Element and Multi Body System modeling, and direct resistance heating — demonstrates a consistent drive to bridge the gap between experimental innovation and industrial deployment. His research into free-form surface tool path generation and geometric complexity further underscores his commitment to making the process industrially viable. With over 180 cumulative citations across his key publications, Meier's body of work has meaningfully shaped modern flexible manufacturing research and continues to influence engineers and researchers worldwide.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Two Point Incremental Forming with Two Moving Forming Tools75 citations · 2007
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- 4A New Robot-Based Sheet Metal Forming Process15 citations · 2005
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- 6Development of a Robot‐Based Sheet Metal Forming Process13 citations · 2005
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