Stephan Algermissen

About

Stephan Algermissen is a researcher specializing in robotics, automation, and smart-structures technology, with particular expertise in parallel robotic systems and advanced manufacturing processes. His work sits at the intersection of mechanical engineering and control systems, focusing on practical solutions to real-world industrial challenges. Algermissen's most impactful contribution is his 2015 review on defect avoidance in automated carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) production, which has attracted 67 citations and reflects growing industrial interest in high-performance composite manufacturing. Beyond manufacturing, he has made sustained contributions to the field of parallel robotics, developing robust control strategies and smart-structures technologies aimed at suppressing vibrations in high-dynamic handling and assembly systems. His work on robust gain-scheduling and automated synthesis of robust controllers demonstrates a rigorous, systems-oriented approach to improving robot performance without sacrificing reliability. A recurring theme across his research is productivity enhancement — reducing cycle times and improving process quality through innovative kinematic designs and adaptive technologies. His contributions to the Collaborative Research Centre 562 (SFB 562) underscore his engagement with collaborative, long-term research programs. With publications spanning over a decade and consistent citation across multiple works, Algermissen represents a steady and specialized voice in applied robotics and smart engineering systems.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Avoiding defects in manufacturing processes: A review for automated CFRP production

   67 citations · 2015
2. 2
   Applied Robust Control for Vibration Suppression in Parallel Robots

   17 citations · 2005
3. 3
   Robust gain-scheduling for smart-structures in parallel robots

   15 citations · 2009
4. 4
   Smart-Structures Technology for Parallel Robots

   13 citations · 2011
5. 5
   High-speed parallel robots with integrated vibration suppression for handling and assembly

   9 citations · 2004
6. 6
   Robust Control for Vibration Suppression on Parallel Robot TRIGLIDE

   8 citations · 2006
7. 7
   Robust Gain Scheduling for Smart-Structures in Parallel Robots

   8 citations · 2010
8. 8
   Automated Synthesis of Robust Controllers for Smart-Structure Applications in Parallel Robots

   7 citations · 2007
9. 9
   Smart structures technologies for parallel kinematics in handling and assembly

   6 citations · 2007
10. 10
    Adaptive Tools in Parallel Robotics

    6 citations · 2005

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