Jens Oqueka

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Jens Oqueka is a leading figure in the advancement of robotic friction stir welding (FSW), a solid-state joining technology that avoids melting materials and eliminates consumables. His primary research focuses on the precise control and industrial implementation of FSW processes using industrial robots, addressing critical challenges in path compensation and force control. Oqueka’s most-cited work, "Investigation of path compensation methods for robotic friction stir welding" (2012, 49 citations), provides a foundational framework for overcoming the inherent flexibility and deflection of robotic arms during FSW. This contribution is pivotal for translating the technique from laboratory settings to robust, automated production lines. By systematically analyzing compensation strategies, Oqueka has helped enable robots to maintain the necessary tool-workpiece contact forces and traverse accurate paths, directly impacting manufacturing sectors like aerospace and automotive. His work stands as a key reference for engineers and researchers seeking to deploy FSW in flexible, cost-effective robotic cells, bridging the gap between novel joining science and practical industrial automation.