Automated Process Planning for Additive Manufacturing with Directed Energy Deposition

Vishnuu Jothi Prakash’s journey began with a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from PSG College of Technology in Coimbatore, India, graduating in 2013. Having gained industrial exposure at MAHLE Filter Systems in Gurgaon, India, he moved to Germany for a Master of Science in International Production Management at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), completing it in 2017. He then worked as a Research Associate at Laser Zentrum Nord GmbH in Hamburg on laser material processing projects. Since January 2018, he has been with Fraunhofer IAPT, focusing on advancing additive manufacturing through research and collaboration with industry partners.

• Introduction.- Literature Review.- Research Needs and Goals.- Research Methodology.- Slicing and Toolpath Generation Approaches.- Influence of Process Parameters and Toolpath Strategy on Build Quality.- Conclusion and Outlook.