Qihang Fang

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Qihang Fang is a leading researcher in advanced manufacturing, with a primary focus on additive manufacturing (3D printing) and its integration within the Industry 4.0 paradigm. His most cited work, “3D printing in materials manufacturing industry: A realm of Industry 4.0” (2023, 54 citations), provides a comprehensive review of how 3D printing enhances reliability and productivity in modern smart factories, establishing a foundational framework for the field. Fang’s major contribution lies in overcoming the limitations of conventional 3-axis printing systems. In his influential paper “Design and Optimization of a Control Framework for Robot Assisted Additive Manufacturing Based on the Stewart Platform” (2022, 26 citations), he pioneered a novel control framework using a Stewart platform to enable multi-directional material deposition, eliminating the need for support structures and vastly expanding printing freedom. This work represents a significant leap toward truly flexible, robot-assisted manufacturing. With over 80 combined citations, Fang’s research is shaping the future of intelligent, automated production systems, making him a key voice in the evolution of Industry 4.0 manufacturing technologies.