Misael Pimentel

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Dr. Misael Pimentel is a leading researcher in advanced manufacturing, specializing in the integration of robotic additive manufacturing with in-process non-destructive evaluation (NDE). His work focuses on Wire + Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), a technique that enables the automated, cost-efficient production of large-scale metal components. Dr. Pimentel’s major contribution lies in developing sensor-enabled systems that perform ultrasonic and eddy-current inspections during the build process itself, rather than after completion. This real-time defect detection ensures that high-value parts leave the fabrication cell defect-free, dramatically improving quality control and reducing waste. His highly cited 2022 and 2023 papers—garnering 30 and 22 citations respectively—have established foundational methodologies for collaborative robotic WAAM combined with in-process NDE. By addressing the critical challenge of verifying part integrity layer-by-layer, Dr. Pimentel’s work is directly shaping the future of automated, reliable metal additive manufacturing for sectors like aerospace and energy.

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1. 1
   Collaborative Robotic Wire + Arc Additive Manufacture and Sensor-Enabled In-Process Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Evaluation

   30 citations · 2022
2. 2
   In-process non-destructive evaluation of metal additive manufactured components at build using ultrasound and eddy-current approaches

   22 citations · 2023

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