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Dr. Rastislav Zimermann is a leading researcher in advanced manufacturing and non-destructive evaluation (NDE), specializing in the integration of in-process inspection with robotic metal additive manufacturing and welding. His work focuses on Wire + Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), where he has pioneered collaborative robotic systems that combine deposition with sensor-enabled ultrasonic and eddy-current inspection. His most cited paper (2022, 30 citations) demonstrates a robotic cell for real-time defect detection during WAAM, significantly reducing post-process rework. He further advanced this field with a 2023 study (22 citations) on in-process NDE for large-scale metal components, enabling layer-by-layer quality assurance. Dr. Zimermann’s earlier work on flexible robotic cells for multi-pass weld inspection (2020, 8 citations) and in-process inspection of robotic welding (2019, 3 citations) established foundational methods for merging fabrication and quality control. His contributions are critical for industries like aerospace and energy, where cost-efficient, defect-free production of complex metal parts is paramount. By eliminating the traditional separation between manufacturing and inspection, Dr. Zimermann’s research enhances productivity, reduces material waste, and accelerates the adoption of automated, high-integrity metal additive manufacturing.