Gudmundur G. Gunnarsson

University of Southern Denmark, Maersk (Denmark)

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Gudmundur G. Gunnarsson is a researcher advancing the frontiers of automated composite manufacturing, with a primary focus on the robotic draping of prepreg fabrics. His work addresses a critical bottleneck in aerospace and high-performance industries: the precise, repeatable handling of free-hanging, pre-impregnated carbon fiber materials onto complex, double-curved molds. Gunnarsson’s major contribution lies in bridging the gap between simulation and real-world automation. In his most-cited work, "Design of Automated Robotic System for Draping Prepreg Composite Fabrics" (2020, 13 citations), he presents a complete system design—integrating novel hardware, such as a specialized drape tool, with sophisticated software control. This holistic approach provides a practical blueprint for industrial adoption. Complementing this, his 2019 paper introduces fast, simple interaction models for the drape tool and ply material, enabling efficient simulation of material behavior without computationally expensive physics. While his citation counts reflect a growing, specialized field, the impact of Gunnarsson’s work is evident in its foundational role for future research into flexible, automated composite layup, promising to reduce manual labor and waste in high-value manufacturing.