Antti Salminen
Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, University of Turku
Papers
6
Total Citations
48
H-Index
3
About
Dr. Antti Salminen is a leading expert in advanced laser materials processing, with a career spanning foundational research in laser welding to pioneering work in additive manufacturing. His research focuses on the intersection of laser technology, robotics, and novel materials, driving innovation in industrial manufacturing. Dr. Salminen’s major contributions include establishing the first processing parameters for laser powder bed fusion of Ni-Mn-Ga magnetic shape memory alloys—a groundbreaking study (33 citations) that unlocks the potential of these materials for high-speed actuators and micro-robotics. He has also significantly advanced laser robotic welding, notably designing and analyzing systems for critical applications like the ITER Correction Coil Case, and has explored the industrial adoption of high-power diode lasers for thin sheet welding. His work on product design for welding and the prospects of robot laser cutting in the Industry 4.0 era demonstrates a sustained commitment to bridging fundamental research with real-world manufacturing challenges. With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Salminen’s research has laid the groundwork for more efficient, precise, and automated laser-based manufacturing processes.
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Top Papers
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- 2Prospects of Robot Laser Cutting in the Era of Industry 4.05 citations · 2022
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- 4Product design for welding3 citations · 2010
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