Lukas Oster

The Welding Institute, RWTH Aachen University

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Lukas Oster is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotic fabrication, additive manufacturing, and steel construction. His work focuses on advancing **Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM)** for large-scale structural applications, addressing critical challenges in automated steel fabrication. Oster’s major contributions include developing **multidirectional WAAM processes with pure object manipulation**, which overcome limitations of traditional welding torch orientation to produce complex, error-free steel components. His 2019 paper, “3D printing in steel construction with the automated Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing,” with **25 citations**, established foundational methods for scaling WAAM beyond aerospace into civil engineering. A 2021 study on multidirectional WAAM (18 citations) further refined robotic control for precise material deposition. Oster also co-authored “Towards Robotic Fabrication in Joining of Steel” (15 citations), presented at the 35th ISARC, which explores how robotic systems can revolutionize steel joining. His work is notable for bridging **robotics and structural engineering**, enabling the production of large, customized steel parts that were previously impossible with conventional methods. With a growing citation impact, Oster is shaping the future of automated construction, making steel structures more efficient, sustainable, and design-flexible.