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About
Simone Negri is a pioneering researcher in manufacturing automation, with a focus on bridging the gap between traditional craftsmanship and advanced robotics. His key research areas include robotic manipulation for custom manufacturing, vision-based inspection systems, and automated repair of composite materials. Negri’s most influential work, “A roughing/cementing robotic cell for custom made shoe manufacture” (2004, 23 citations), introduced a novel robotic solution for the critical “roughing” process in shoe production—where material is scraped from leather to ensure glue adhesion—demonstrating how automation can be applied to bespoke, high-variability manufacturing. This foundational contribution paved the way for his later innovations in aerospace automation, notably the VISTA system (2024), a vision-based inspection tool for automated testing of aircraft interiors, addressing the aerospace industry’s lag in adopting manufacturing automation. His recent work on semi-automatic repair of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) laminates (2023) further showcases his ability to integrate non-destructive quality control with robotic repair, tackling the challenge of maintaining lightweight, high-strength composites in automotive and aerospace applications. Negri’s career reflects a consistent drive to make automation adaptable and precise, with his research cited across manufacturing engineering and industrial robotics communities.
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- 1A roughing/cementing robotic cell for custom made shoe manufacture23 citations · 2004
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