Dieter Kreimeier

Ruhr University Bochum

Papers

2

Total Citations

28

H-Index

2

About

Dieter Kreimeier is a leading figure in advanced manufacturing, with a core focus on incremental sheet metal forming and robotic automation. His pioneering work centers on "Roboforming," a dieless forming process that leverages the flexibility of industrial robots to produce complex sheet metal components without the need for costly, dedicated dies. This innovation is particularly impactful for prototype development and small-batch production, where traditional tooling is economically unfeasible. Kreimeier's major contributions include developing strategies to significantly enhance the geometrical accuracy of robot-formed parts, as detailed in his highly cited 2011 paper (24 citations). He further advanced the field by creating complete CAM solutions for synchronized, two-robot forming systems, enabling the production of more intricate geometries. By replacing rigid tooling with programmable robotic paths, Kreimeier’s work has opened new avenues for cost-effective, flexible manufacturing, directly addressing the industry's need for rapid and adaptable production methods.

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H-Index
2
Papers
28
Total Citations
14
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robot-Based Incremental Sheet Metal Forming – Increasing the Geometrical Accuracy of Complex Parts
24 citations · 2011
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2011 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 4
🏛 Institutions: Ruhr University Bochum

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