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Steffen Landscheidt is a leading researcher in industrial automation and robotics, with a focus on transforming traditional manufacturing sectors. His work centers on the economic and strategic deployment of robotic systems, particularly in the wood product industries—a cornerstone of the Swedish economy—and in the emerging field of remanufacturing. Landscheidt’s major contributions include developing a pioneering method for assessing the total cost of ownership of industrial robots (31 citations), providing a critical tool for manufacturers evaluating automation investments. He has also systematically identified automation opportunities and barriers in wood product industries through qualitative studies with suppliers and system integrators (23 and 21 citations), highlighting pathways for modernization in a historically under-automated sector. His forward-looking research explores the shift from product-centered to performance-based robot business models (15 citations), anticipating future industry trends. More recently, Landscheidt has investigated automation potential in the remanufacturing of electric and electronic equipment (13 citations), addressing sustainability challenges. His work is notable for bridging technical feasibility with economic viability, offering actionable insights for both industry practitioners and policymakers. With a cumulative impact of over 100 citations, Landscheidt’s research continues to shape the future of smart, sustainable manufacturing.