Radmehr P. Monfared
Loughborough University, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Papers
5
Total Citations
64
H-Index
4
About
Radmehr P. Monfared is a leading researcher in intelligent manufacturing and robotic automation, with a focus on solving real-world challenges in high-value and customised production. His work spans key areas including robotic assembly, automated polishing, fixtureless sheet metal forming, and precision metrology. Monfared’s major contributions include developing a robotic system for assembling threaded fasteners in non-structured environments, addressing the growing demand for flexible, small-batch manufacturing. He also pioneered an intelligent automated polishing system to replace manual processes in high-value sectors, improving consistency and safety. His research on fixtureless sheet metal forming offers an automated alternative to traditional panel beating, a declining skilled trade. Additionally, Monfared advanced robotic hole measurement using non-contact devices, tackling the persistent issue of insufficient robot accuracy for micrometre-level metrology. His most-cited paper, “Robotic assembly of threaded fasteners in a non-structured environment” (2018), has garnered 29 citations, reflecting its impact on flexible automation. With over 60 total citations across his top works, Monfared’s innovative mechanisms for robot alignment and error compensation continue to influence the future of intelligent manufacturing systems.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robotic assembly of threaded fasteners in a non-structured environment29 citations · 2018
- 2Development of an intelligent automated polishing system13 citations · 2016
- 3An automated solution for fixtureless sheet metal forming10 citations · 2015
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- 5Innovative mechanism to identify robot alignment in an automation system3 citations · 2019