Maura Mengoni

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Maura Mengoni’s research lies at the intersection of mechanical engineering, computer vision, and automated inspection, with a focus on developing intelligent systems for quality control in manufacturing. Her work addresses the critical challenge of efficiently verifying geometric tolerances on mechanical components—a task traditionally reliant on manual, time-intensive processes. Mengoni’s major contributions include pioneering methods for off-line view planning, which optimize the positioning of 3D sensors to capture complete, accurate surface data without human intervention. Her 2012 paper on this topic, with 39 citations, has become a foundational reference for automating inspection workflows. She also advanced dedicated software systems that simulate and plan control processes, enabling rapid acquisition of 3D information for tolerance verification. By integrating automation into quality assurance, Mengoni’s research reduces inspection time while improving precision, directly impacting industries like automotive and aerospace. Her work demonstrates a clear pathway from theoretical planning to practical, hardware-supported solutions, making her a key figure in the evolution of smart manufacturing and metrology.