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is a doctoral researcher at the Institute for Machine Tools and Production Technology (IWF) at TU Braunschweig. He will support developing finite element models for use in additive manufacturing. This includes supporting the simulation of the process and investigation of the effect of material modelling. He further analyzes all data, prepares reports, presentations, and publications.
Project(s)
Process Control and Adaptive Path Planning for Additive Manufacturing Processes Based on Industrial Robots with an Extended Degree of Freedom
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All publications from M. Sc. Mohammad MojaddarasilPublications from M. Sc. Mohammad Mojaddarasil
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doctoral researcher at IS. He is responsible for the planning and execution of all scientific work, both numerical and experimental, in the framework of WAAM. This includes material and component testing, material modeling, analysis of all data, preparation of reports, presentations and publications.
Project(s)
Wire and Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) of Complex Individualized Steel Components
Publications
All publications from M. Sc. Marc MüggenburgPublications from M. Sc. Marc Müggenburg
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2025 | M. Müggenburg, H. Jahns, K. Thiele, J. Müller, J. Hensel, J. Unglaub: Workflow for geometric evaluation, mechanical testing and simulation of DED-Arc additively manufactured high-strength low-alloy steel components for local buckling Structures, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2025.108374
Data | Zenodo, 2025, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14205492.
is a research associate at the Chair of Building Technology and Climate Responsive Design. The doctoral researcher focuses on decentralizing the active strategies to minimize energy consumption and improve thermal and visual comfort in built environments. He shares all responsibilities in the context of C03 essentially, modeling the simulations and designing experiments to develop additive manufacturing elements with integrated passive and active functionalities.
Project(s)
Integration of Passive and Active Functions in Additively Manufactured Construction Elements
Publications
All publications from M. Sc. Ahmad NoumanPublications from M. Sc. Ahmad Nouman
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2023 | D. Briels, M. Renz, A. Nouman, T. Auer: Parametric heat flux simulations for the insulation concept of the AM facade demonstrator “Building with Blocks“, TUM: Munich, 2023, https://doi.org/10.14459/2023mp1716506
2023 | D. Briels, M. Renz, A. Nouman, T. Auer: Heat flux simulations for the insulation concept of the AM facade demonstrator “Breuer X AM”, Dataset, TUM: Munich, 2023, https://doi.org/10.14459/2023mp1716508
2023 | D. Briels, M. Renz, A. Nouman, T. Auer: Heat flux simulations for the AM facade demonstrator “Marriage of two Materials”, Dataset, TUM: Munich, 2023, https://doi.org/10.14459/2023mp1716509
2023 | D. Briels, M. Renz, A. Nouman, T. Auer: Heat flux simulations for the AM facade demonstrator “Breuer X AM”, Dataset, TUM: Munich, 2023, https://doi.org/10.14459/2023mp1716507
2023 | D. Briels, M. Renz, A. Nouman, A. Straßer, M. Hechtl, M. Dahlenburg, B. Knychalla, P. Sonnleitner, F. Herding, J. Fleckenstein, E. Krakovská, K. Dörfler, T. Auer: Monolithic AM Façade: Multi-Objective Parametric Design Optimization of Additively Manufactured Insulating Wall Elements. In: Frontiers in Built Environment ., vol. 9, 2023 doi: 10.3389/fbuil.2023.1286933
2022 | Briels, D.; Kollmannsberger, S.; Leithner, F.; Matthäus, C.; Nouman, A.S.; Oztoprak, O.; Rank, E.: Thermal Optimization of Additively Manufactured Lightweight Concrete Wall Elements with Internal Cellular Structure through Simulations and Measurements. In: Buildings 2022, 12, 1023,
https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12071023
instructs the research engineer at iBMB in the conceptual structure, execution and evaluation of the theoretical, experimental and numerical research work.
Project(s)
Jointing Principles for Combination of Concrete Elements Produced by Different Additive Manufacturing Processes
Publications from Prof. Dr.-Ing. Vincent Oettel
is a doctoral researcher at the Institute for Machine Tools and Production Technology (IWF) at TU Braunschweig. She is specialized in robotic manufacturing processes, especially for additive manufacturing and supports the development for the processing of printed SC3DP elements within project A04.
Project(s)
Integrated Additive Manufacturing Processes for Reinforced Shotcrete 3D Printing (SC3DP) Elements with Precise Surface Quality
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All publications from M. Sc. Anna Marie OpolkaPublications from M. Sc. Anna Marie Opolka
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Oguz Oztoprak is a doctoral researcher at the Chair of Data Science in Civil Engineering at Bauhaus-University Weimar. He conducts research on geometric modelling and simulation of AM parts. More specificaly, he develops efficient and effective mechanical simulation workflows to integrate complex AM parts into building scale models.
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All publications from M. Sc. Oguz OztoprakPublications from M. Sc. Oguz Oztoprak
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2024 | R. De Biasi, O. Oztoprak, F. Zanini, S. Carmignato, S. Kollmannsberger, M. Benedetti: Predicting fatigue life of additively manufactured lattice structures using the image-based Finite Cell Method and average strain energy density Materials & Design, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2024.113321
Data | Fatigue life prediction of AM lattices based on image-based FCM and average strain energy density dataset, Technische Universität München, 2024, https://doi.org/10.14459/2024mp1751465.
2023 | Oztoprak, O.; Slepicka, M.; Aninger, A.L.; Kollmannsberger, S.; Rank, E.; Borrmann, A.: Linking Fabrication Information Modeling and Finite Cell Method for simulating the behavior of additively manufactured building components. In: EG-ICE Conference, 2023.
2023 | O. Oztoprak, A. Paolini, P. D’Acunto, E. Rank, S. Kollmannsberger: Two-scale analysis of spaceframes with complex additive manufactured nodes. In: Engineering Structures, vol. 289, p. 116283, Aug. 2023,
doi: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.116283
2022 | Briels, D.; Kollmannsberger, S.; Leithner, F.; Matthäus, C.; Nouman, A.S.; Oztoprak, O.; Rank, E.: Thermal Optimization of Additively Manufactured Lightweight Concrete Wall Elements with Internal Cellular Structure through Simulations and Measurements. In: Buildings 2022, 12, 1023,
https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12071023
2021 | Jomo, J.; Oztoprak, O.; de Prenter, F.; Zander, N.; Kollmannsberger, S.; Rank, E.: Hierarchical multigrid approaches for the finite cell method on uniform and multi-level hp-refined grids. In: Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 386, pp. 114075, 2021. – DOI: 10.1016/j.cma.2021.114075.
acts as co-lead in this research project. He is responsible for leading and guiding WP1 and parts of WP 4. He is also responsible for coordinating the collaboration with other projects. He leads the doctoral researcher in the design and implementation of the research data management & publication platform. He is responsible for the coordination of the research projects in the TRR 277 and the coordination with the University Library of the Technical University of Munich.
Project(s)
Integrating Digital Design and Additive Manufacturing through BIM-Based Decision Support and Digital Twin Methods
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All publications from Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank PetzoldPublications from Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Petzold
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2025 | C. Li, F. Petzold: Ontology-Driven Mixture-of-Domain Documentation: A Backbone Approach Enabling Question Answering for Additive Construction Buildings, 15(1), 133, 2025, https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15010133.
Data | TRR277 Mixture-of-Domain Documentation Ontologies, mediaTUM, University Library, Technical University of Munich, 2025, https://doi.org/10.14459/2025mp1775224.001.
2025 | M. Y. Gao, C. Li, F. Petzold, R. L. K. Tiong, Y. Yang: Lifecycle framework for AI-driven parametric generative design in industrialized construction Automation in Construction, 174, 2025, 106146, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0926580525001864
2025 | C. Li, F. Petzold: Ontology-Driven Mixture-of-Domain Documentation: A Backbone Approach Enabling Question Answering for Additive Construction Buildings, Volume 15, Issue 133, https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15010133
2022 | Li, C.; Zahedi, A.; Petzold, F.: Pragmatic Design Decision Support for Additive Construction Using Formal Knowledge and Its Prospects for Synergy with a Feedback Mechanism. In: Buildings, vol. 12, no. 12, p. 2072, Nov. 2022, doi: 10.3390/buildings121220
2022 | SHAH, S. A. H.; Petzold, F.: Research data management and a system design to semi-automatically complete integrated data management plans. In: ASCAAD. (2022)
2022 | Li, C.; Petzold , F.: Formal knowledge as a basis for BIM-based design decision support in additive manufacturing. In 33. Forum Bauinformatik 2022
2022 | Li, C.; Petzold, F.: Towards informed design decision support of additive manufacturing in construction: The use of integrated knowledge in BIM-based architectural design. In Arab Society for Computer Aided Architectural Design (ASCAAD) (2022)
2021 | Li, C.; Petzold, F.: Integrating Digital Design and Additive Manufacturing Through BIM-Based Digital Support – A decision support system using Semantic Web and Multi-Criteria Decision Making. In: Proceedings of the 26th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA) 2021, Volume 1, 263-270.
leads the research fellows according to the WP in th eprocesses of exploration ,identification and evaluation of AM in the context of technology, parameters and operational processes. On this basis, he supports the analysis and transformation of the data for specific Qualification Concepts as well as the development of the framework of aspects of qualification concepts in AM. In co-operation with PL Winter, he is responsible for the co-ordinating adaptation to the cooperating projects of TRR 277 (WP 1).
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Challenges of Additive Manufacturing – Technical Regulations and Qualification Requirements
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All publications from Prof. Dr. phil. Daniel PittichPublications from Prof. Dr. phil. Daniel Pittich
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Doctoral researcher at IBB: The doc. researcher will perform a cross-sectional role and work closely with both the other doc. researchers in C06 and on all the other projects mentioned in order to investigate fundamental AM processes and their construction-operational parameters. He will extend the basic knowledge of AM processes through the analysis of AM produced components. Furthermore, he will develop methods for data management and exchange as well as an AM process chain to address fundamental issues of the integration of AM in construction.
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All publications from M. Sc. Gerrit PlaczekPublications from M. Sc. Gerrit Placzek
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2025 | G. Placzek, M. Dahlberg, J. Thromählen, P. Schwerdtner: How Productive is 3D Concrete Printing? A Systematic Review Proceedings of the Creative Construction Conference, Petrcane, Zadar, Croatia, 14–17 June 2025, 300–308, 2025, https://doi.org/10.22260/CCC2025/0037.
Data |Zenodo, 2025, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16947220.
2024 | G. Placzek, P. Schwerdtner: A global snapshot of 3D-printed buildings: uncovering robotic-oriented fabrication strategies MDPI Buildings, 14, 3410, https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14113410
Data | Database of 3D Concrete Printed Buildings, Zenodo/MDPI, 2024, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14214812.
2024 | G. Placzek, P. Schwerdtner: Comparison of machine- and performance specifications of concrete 3D printers, Proceedings of the Creative Construction Conference, https://doi.org/10.3311/CCC2024-028
2024 |J. Fleckenstein, B. Knychalla, D. Briels, A. Baghdadi, G. Placzek, F. Herding, P. Schwerdtner, T. Auer, D. Lowke, H. Kloft, K. Dörfler, P. Ayres, M. R. Thomsen, B. Sheil, M. Skavara: BREUER X AM: Functional hybridisation in concrete building envelope elements through additive manufacturing, Fabricate 2024: Creating Resourceful Futures, UCL Press, 2024, 196–205, https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.11374766.29
2023 | G. Placzek, P. Schwerdtner: From Process to System: A Review on the Implications of Concrete 3D Printing on Project Delivery. In: Proceedings of the 1st International Online Conference on Buildings, 24–26 October 2023, MDPI: Basel, Switzerland
doi:10.3390/IOCBD2023-16383
2023 | G. Placzek, P. Schwerdtner: Concrete Additive Manufacturing in Construction: Integration Based on Component-Related Fabrication Strategies. In: Buildings, 13 (7), 1769 (2023)
https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/7/1769
2022 | Placzek, G.; Schwerdtner, P.: Vorüberlegungen bei der Anwendung robotischer Systeme – eine baubetriebliche Untersuchung für den Beton-3D-Druck. In: Bauingenieur 97 (2022), Heft 12, S. 423-433. doi.org/10.37544/0005-6650-2022-12-59
2022 | Placzek, G. : Veränderungen in der Bauproduktionsstrategie durch die Integration der additiven Fertigung. In: Tagungsband zum 31. BBB-Assistent:innentreffen, Innsbruck 2022. Hrsg.: Universität Innsbruck, Arbeitsbereich für Baumanagement, Baubetrieb und Tunnelbau (iBT), Studia Verlag 2022, S. 238-253.
DOI: 10.25651/1.2022.0004
2021 | Placzek, G., Brohmann, L., Mawas, K., Schwerdtner, P., Hack, N., Maboudi M., Gerke, M.: D.: A Lean-based Production Approach for Shotcrete 3D Printed Concrete Components. In: 2021 Proceedings of the 38th ISARC, Dubai, UAE, Pages 811-818
doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2021/0110
2020 | Maboudi, M.; Gerke, M.; Hack, N.; Brohmann, L.; Schwerdtner, P.; Placzek, G.: Current Surveying Methods for the Integration of Additive Manufacturing in the Construction Process. In: The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, Volume XLIII-B4-2020, 2020 XXIV ISPRS Congress, 2020. – DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLIII-B4-2020-763-2020.
2020 | Placzek, G.; Schwerdtner, P.: Ableitung von Integrationsansätzen des “Beton-3D-Drucks” in den Bauprozess anhand von Merkmalen der additiven Fertigung. In: Bauwirtschaft. Berlin : Werner Verlag ((2020)), Heft 4, , S. 208 – 222.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349054139_Ableitung_von_Integrationsansatzen_des_Beton-3D_Drucks_in_den_Bauprozess_anhand_von_Merkmalen_der_additiven_Fertigung
she is responsible for the scientific management and coordination of project B04. In addition to supervising the content of the research assistant, she supports the coordination of the work and represents the project internally and externally as head of the institute.
Project(s)
Process Control and Adaptive Path Planning for Additive Manufacturing Processes Based on Industrial Robots with an Extended Degree of Freedom
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All publications from Prof. Dr.-Ing. Annika RaatzPublications from Prof. Dr.-Ing. Annika Raatz
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2024 | L. Lachmayer, T. Recker, V. Ekanayaka, A. Hürkamp, A. Raatz: Multi-model based additive manufacturing: A framework for automated large-scale 3D concrete printing with industrial robots, Proceedings of 2024 IEEE 20th International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE), https://doi.org/10.1109/CASE59546.2024.10711326
2024 | L. Lachmayer, J. Quantz, H. Heeren, T. Recker, R. Dörrie, H. Kloft, A. Raatz: A spatial multi-layer control concept for strand geometry control in robot-based additive manufacturing processes Fourth RILEM International Conference on Concrete and Digital Fabrication Munich, RILEM Bookseries, vol 53, Springer, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-70031-6_14
2024 | L. Lachmayer, T. Recker, L. Dittrich, R. Dörrie, H. Kloft, A. Raatz: Inline image-based reinforcement detection for concrete additive manufacturing processes using a convolutional neural network Proceedings of the 41st ISARC,2024 https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2024/0007
Data | ReinforcementInFoam_Image_Dataset, Zenodo, 2025, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15096976.
2023 | G. Dielemans, L. Lachmayer, N. Kadher, N. Hack, A. Raatz, K. Dörfler: Robotic Repair: In-place 3D Printing for Repair of Building Components using a Mobile Robot. In: 4th International Conference on 3D Construction Printing (4th 3DcP), Singapore; Springer.
2023 | L. Lachmayer, N. Müller, T. Herlyn, A. Raatz: Volume flow-based process control for robotic additive manufacturing processes in construction 2023 IEEE 19th International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE)
2022 | Lachmayer L., Dörrie R., Kloft H., Raatz A.: Process Control for Additive Manufacturing of Concrete Components. In: RILEM Bookseries Vol. 37, pp. 351-356, (3rd RILEM International Conference on Concrete and Digital Fabrication (DC 2022), England), (6 pages), https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06116-5_52
2022 | Lachmayer, L.; Böhler, D.; Freund, N.; Mai, I.; Lowke, D.; Raatz, A.: Modelling the influence of material and process parameters on shotcrete 3D printing strands – cross-section adjustment for automatic robotic manufacturing. Automation in Construction, Volume 145, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2022.104626
2022 | Dielemans, G.; Lachmayer, L.; Recker, T.; Atanasova, L.; Hechtl, M.; Matthäus, C.; Raatz, A.; Dörfler, K.: Mobile Additive Manufacturing: A Case Study of Clay Formwork for Bespoke in Situ Concrete Construction. In: Buswell, R., Blanco, A., Cavalaro, S., Kinnell, P. (eds) Third RILEM International Conference on Concrete and Digital Fabrication. DC 2022. RILEM Bookseries, vol 37. Springer, Cham.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06116-5_3
2022 | Dörfler, K.; Dielemans, G.; Lachmayer, L.; Recker, T.; Raatz, A.; Lowke, D.; Gerke, M.: Additive Manufacturing using mobile robots: Opportunities and challenges for building construction. In: Cem. Concr. Res., vol. 158, Aug. 2022, doi: 10.1016/J.CEMCONRES.2022.106772.
2022 | Ekanayaka, V.; Lachmayer, L.; Raatz, A; Hürkamp, A.: Approach to optimize the interlayer waiting time in additive manufacturing with concrete utilizing FEM modeling. In: Procedia CIRP Design, 2022
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2022.05.295
2022 | Böhler, D., Mai, I., Freund, N., Lachmayer, L., Raatz, A., Lowke, D.: Influence of Material and Process Parameters on Hardened State Properties of Shotcrete 3D-Printed Elements. In: Buswell, R., Blanco, A., Cavalaro, S., Kinnell, P. (eds) Third RILEM International Conference on Concrete and Digital Fabrication. DC 2022. RILEM Bookseries, vol 37. Springer, Cham.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06116-5_38
2022 | Lachmayer, Recker, T.; Dielemans, G.; Dörfler, K.; Raatz, A.: Autonomous sensing and localization of a mobile robot for multi-step additive manufacturing in construction. In: 24th International society for photogrammetry and remote sensing, 2022
https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLIII-B1-2022-453-2022
2022 | Lachmayer, L.; Recker, T.; Raatz, A.: Contour Tracking Control for Mobile Robots applicable to Large-scale Assembly and Additive Manufacturing in Construction. In: 9th CIRP Conference on Assembly Technology and Systems, 2022
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2022.02.163
2021 | Lachmayer, L.; Ekanayaka, V.; Hürkamp, A.; Raatz, A.: Approach to an optimized printing path for additive manufacturing in construction utilizing FEM modeling. In: Procedia CIRP CMS, 2021.
2021 | Kloft, H., Gehlen, C., Dörfler, K., Hack, N., Henke, K., Lowke, D., Mainka, J. and Raatz, A. (2021), TRR 277: Additive Fertigung im Bauwesen. In: Bautechnik, 98: 222-231. – DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/bate.202000113.
leads scientific teams for AM, fatigue and fracture and aluminium at MB and is responsible for the MB Laboratory. She supervises experiments and provides assistance in analysis and interpre- tation of results
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Laser Powder-Bed Fusion (LPBF) of Steel Elements for Construction – Basics of Design and Mechanical Resilience.
Publications
All publications from Dr.-Ing. Christina RadlbeckPublications from Dr.-Ing. Christina Radlbeck
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2025 | A. Daneshyar, D. Siebert, C. Radlbeck, S. Kollmannsberger: A Plastic Damage Model With Mixed Isotropic–Kinematic Hardening for Low-Cycle Fatigue in 7020 Aluminum Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.14623.
Data | Zenodo, 2024, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14223187.
2025 | D. L. Wenzler, H. Jahns, J. Mueller, K. U. Beuerlein, F. Riegger, J. Diller, J. Unglaub, C. Radlbeck, J. Hensel, M. Mensinger, K. Thiele, M. F. Zaeh: Mechanical properties and microstructure of hybrid-manufactured 316 L using PBF-LB/M and DED-Arc/M The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2025, pp. 1–12, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-025-15317-0.
Data | Zenodo, 2025, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14754610.
2025 | J. Blankenhagen, J. Diller, D.Siebert, P. Hegele, C. Radlbeck, M. Mensinger: Material Characterization of (CN) Austenitic Stainless Steel Manufactured by Laser Powder Bed Fusion Metals 15, no. 2: 134, https://doi.org/10.3390/met15020134
Data | Zenodo, 2025, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15222195.
2024 | J. Diller, L. Siebert, M. Winkler, D. Siebert, J. Blankenhagen, D. Wenzler, C. Radlbeck, M. Mensinger: An integrated approach for detecting and classifying pores and surface topology for fatigue assessment 316L manufactured by powder bed fusion of metals using a laser beam using CT and machine learning algorithms, Fatigue Fract Eng Mater Struct., 2024, 1-16, https://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.14375
2024 | J. Diller, J. Blankenhagen, D. Siebert, C. Radlbeck, M. Mensinger: Combined effect of surface treatment and heat treatment on the fatigue properties of AISI 316L, manufactured by powder bed fusion of metals using a laser (PBF-LB/M), International Journal of Fatigue, Volume 178, 2024, 108025, ISSN 0142-1123, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2023.108025
2023 | J. Diller, C. Radlbeck, D. Siebert, J. Blankenhagen, D. Gubetini, F. Oberhaidinger, M. Mensinger: Additive Manufacturing in Construction – Implementing Powder-Bed Fusion of Metals Using a Laser ({PBF}-{LB}/M) and Shape Optimization in the Construction Design Process. In: Engineering proceedings, 2023.
https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2023043010
2023 | A. Ghantasala, J. Diller, A. Geiser, D. Wenzler, D. Siebert, C. Radlbeck, R. Wüchner, M. Mensinger, K.U. Bletzinger: Node-Based Shape Optimization and Mechanical Test Validation of Complex Metal Components and Support Structures, Manufactured by Laser Powder Bed Fusion. In: Trzcielinski, S., Mrugalska, B., Karwowski, W., Rossi, E., Di Nicolantonio, M. (eds) Advances in Manufacturing, Production Management and Process Control. AHFE 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 274. Springer, Cham.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80462-6_2
2022 | lautet Diller, J.; Siebert, D.; Radlbeck, C.; Mensinger, M: PBF-LB/M/316L vs. hot-rolled 316L – comparison of cyclic plastic material behavior. In: Procedia Structual Integrity 2022
2022 | Diller, J.; Rier, L.; Siebert, D.; Radlbeck, C.; Krafft, F.; Mensinger, M.: Cyclic plastic material behavior of 316L manufactured by laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB/M). , In: Materials Characterization, Volume 191, 2022, 112153, ISSN 1044-5803, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar.2022.112153.
2021 | Ghantasala, A.; Diller, J.; Geiser, A.; Wenzler, D.; Siebert, D.; Radlbeck, C.; Wüchner, R.; Mensinger, M.; Bletzinger, K.U.: Node-Based Shape Optimization and Mechanical Test Validation of Complex Metal Components and Support Structures, Manufactured by Laser Powder Bed Fusion. In: Advances in Manufacturing, Production Management and Process Control. AHFE 2021; Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 274. Springer, Cham. – DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80462-6_2.
2020 | Diller, J.; Radlbeck, C.; Mensinger, M: Einfluss der Abkühlrate auf das Korngefüge von Bauteilen aus austenitischem Edelstahl, hergestellt durch pulverbettbasiertes Laserstrahlschmelzen (LPBF) In: DASt-Kolloqium 2020
Christiane Richter is a research associate and doctoral candidate at the Professorship of Structural Design at the TUM School of Engineering and Design. Under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Pierluigi D’Acunto, she is conducting research within the C02 project. With a solid foundation in structural engineering and expertise in concrete Additive Manufacturing, her primary focus lies in formulating a Holistic Design Framework (HDF). This framework integrates architectural, structural, and fabrication considerations to derive optimal design solutions for additively manufactured structures.
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3D Structural Puzzle – Numerical Multi Scale Shape and Topology Optimisation Methods to Additively Manufacture Optimal Structures from Optimised Pieces
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All publications from M. Sc. Christiane RichterPublications from M. Sc. Christiane Richter
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David is a civil engineer with a passion for soft- and hardware development, digital manufacturing, and prototyping. He obtained his master’s degree in civil engineering from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), with a thesis focused on the investigation of printed carbon short fibre concrete under cyclic tensile stress. Prior to that, David studied philosophy and completed his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at TUM. Throughout his professional journey, David has gained valuable experience in construction management and execution. In these firsthand experiences on the construction site, David got to know the challenges of finding qualified staff and driving the adoption of new digital technologies in the industry. His passion for innovation and experimentation is reflected in different automation/digitization projects, both in the construction sector and other industry branch…
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All publications from M. Sc. David RichterPublications from M. Sc. David Richter
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is a research associate in the workgroup of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael F. Zäh. As an expert in WAAM, he is responsible for the simulation and temperature modelling of the process.
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Particle-Bed 3D Printing by Selective Cement Paste Intrusion (SPI) – Particle Surface Functionalisation, Particle Synthesis and Integration of WAAM Reinforcement
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All publications from M. Sc. Felix RieggerPublications from M. Sc. Felix Riegger
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2025 | D. L. Wenzler, H. Jahns, J. Mueller, K. U. Beuerlein, F. Riegger, J. Diller, J. Unglaub, C. Radlbeck, J. Hensel, M. Mensinger, K. Thiele, M. F. Zaeh: Mechanical properties and microstructure of hybrid-manufactured 316 L using PBF-LB/M and DED-Arc/M The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2025, pp. 1–12, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-025-15317-0.
Data | Zenodo, 2025, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14754610.
2023 | A. Straßer, F. Riegger, L.D Hamilton, T. Kraenkel, C. Gehlen, M.F. Zaeh, A. Kwade: Selective Paste Intrusion: Integration of reinforcement by WAAM — Concept and current research with special attention to cooling strategies. Construction and Building Materials 2023, 406, 133236.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.133236
2023 | K. Tischner, S. Rappl, F. Riegger, A. Strasser, K. Osterminski, T. Kraenkel, S. Baehr, M.F. Zaeh, C. Gehlen: Bond Behavior of WAAM Reinforcements in Comparison to Conventional Steel Reinforcements. In: Constr. Mater. 2023, 3, 217–232.
https://doi.org/10.3390/constrmater3020014
2022 | Riegger, F.; Zäh, M. F.: Additive Fertigung von Stahlbewehrungen. In: Zeitschrift für wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb 117 (7-8), S. 448–451. (2022)
DOI: 10.1515/zwf-2022-1091
is a research assistant at the Technical University of Braunschweig in the group of Prof. Dr. Lowke. Together with David Böhler, she will lead and organise the material development and testing programme as well as the data analysis and material modelling within the Lowke group. Jennifer Rudolph will focus on investigating the mix designs as well as the environmental and rheological optimisation of the material.
Project(s)
Integrated Additive Manufacturing Processes for Reinforced Shotcrete 3D Printing (SC3DP) Elements with Precise Surface Quality
Publications from M. Sc. Jennifer Rudolph
2024 | J. V. Rudolph, D. Lowke: Design and Characterisation of a Two-Component Mortar System for Shotcrete 3D Printing: An Approach to the Targeted Control of Material Properties Proceedings of the RILEM International Conference on Concrete and Digital Fabrication, 217–224, Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-70031-6_26
He is a research assistant at IGP. He is responsible for investigating geometric quality control (optimal sensors and inspection methods) to enable a bidirectional control loop between AMC products and their digital twin. Moreover, he focuses on implementing an automated near real-time approach for multi-member localization on a cyber-physical construction site to facilitate data flow (feedback) between the digital and physical spaces.”
Publications from M. Sc. Mohammad Savadkouhi Aghamolki
is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Structural Design (ITE), TU Braunschweig. He is responsible for structural concepts and design strategies as well as structural testing, with special focus on digitally fabricated reinforced concrete. Furthermore, his research interests lie in the material – process – structure interaction and industry 5.0. He is also co-developing new research directions and proposals.
Project(s)
Integrated Additive Manufacturing Processes for Reinforced Shotcrete 3D Printing (SC3DP) Elements with Precise Surface Quality
Publications from Dr.-Ing. Bartłomiej Sawicki
is superviser of project C06 and leads one of the Doc. researchers especially concerning the selection and assessment of parameters and the basic layout of the process analysis. His expertise is used to develop (new) process models and innovative delivery approaches in the later phase. He is also responsible for the overall coordination of project C06 and the projects belonging to different Work Programmes ( 1.1, 2.1 and 3.).
Publications from Prof. Dr.-Ing. Patrick Schwerdtner
Publications
2025 | G. Placzek, M. Dahlberg, J. Thromählen, P. Schwerdtner: How Productive is 3D Concrete Printing? A Systematic Review Proceedings of the Creative Construction Conference, Petrcane, Zadar, Croatia, 14–17 June 2025, 300–308, 2025, https://doi.org/10.22260/CCC2025/0037.
Data |Zenodo, 2025, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16947220.
2024 | G. Placzek, P. Schwerdtner: A global snapshot of 3D-printed buildings: uncovering robotic-oriented fabrication strategies MDPI Buildings, 14, 3410, https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14113410
Data | Database of 3D Concrete Printed Buildings, Zenodo/MDPI, 2024, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14214812.
2024 | G. Placzek, P. Schwerdtner: Comparison of machine- and performance specifications of concrete 3D printers, Proceedings of the Creative Construction Conference, https://doi.org/10.3311/CCC2024-028
2024 |J. Fleckenstein, B. Knychalla, D. Briels, A. Baghdadi, G. Placzek, F. Herding, P. Schwerdtner, T. Auer, D. Lowke, H. Kloft, K. Dörfler, P. Ayres, M. R. Thomsen, B. Sheil, M. Skavara: BREUER X AM: Functional hybridisation in concrete building envelope elements through additive manufacturing, Fabricate 2024: Creating Resourceful Futures, UCL Press, 2024, 196–205, https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.11374766.29
2023 | G. Placzek, P. Schwerdtner: From Process to System: A Review on the Implications of Concrete 3D Printing on Project Delivery. In: Proceedings of the 1st International Online Conference on Buildings, 24–26 October 2023, MDPI: Basel, Switzerland
doi:10.3390/IOCBD2023-16383
2023 | G. Placzek, P. Schwerdtner: Concrete Additive Manufacturing in Construction: Integration Based on Component-Related Fabrication Strategies. In: Buildings, 13 (7), 1769 (2023)
https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/7/1769
2022 | Placzek, G.; Schwerdtner, P.: Vorüberlegungen bei der Anwendung robotischer Systeme – eine baubetriebliche Untersuchung für den Beton-3D-Druck. In: Bauingenieur 97 (2022), Heft 12, S. 423-433. doi.org/10.37544/0005-6650-2022-12-59
2021 | Placzek, G., Brohmann, L., Mawas, K., Schwerdtner, P., Hack, N., Maboudi M., Gerke, M.: D.: A Lean-based Production Approach for Shotcrete 3D Printed Concrete Components. In: 2021 Proceedings of the 38th ISARC, Dubai, UAE, Pages 811-818
doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2021/0110
2020 | Maboudi, M.; Gerke, M.; Hack, N.; Brohmann, L.; Schwerdtner, P.; Placzek, G.: Current Surveying Methods for the Integration of Additive Manufacturing in the Construction Process. In: The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, Volume XLIII-B4-2020, 2020 XXIV ISPRS Congress, 2020. – DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLIII-B4-2020-763-2020.
2020 | Placzek, G.; Schwerdtner, P.: Ableitung von Integrationsansätzen des “Beton-3D-Drucks” in den Bauprozess anhand von Merkmalen der additiven Fertigung. In: Bauwirtschaft. Berlin : Werner Verlag ((2020)), Heft 4, , S. 208 – 222.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349054139_Ableitung_von_Integrationsansatzen_des_Beton-3D_Drucks_in_den_Bauprozess_anhand_von_Merkmalen_der_additiven_Fertigung
Doctoral researcher: carrying out scientific studies. She will play a decisive role in planning and conducting fatigue and fracture testing. The evaluation and interpretation of test results is also one of her tasks. Finally she undertakes statistical considerations, which are intended to serve as a basis for the development of design guidelines.”
Project(s)
Laser Powder-Bed Fusion (LPBF) of Steel Elements for Construction – Basics of Design and Mechanical Resilience.
Publications
All publications from M. Sc. Dorina SiebertPublications from M. Sc. Dorina Siebert
Publications
2025 | A. Daneshyar, D. Siebert, C. Radlbeck, S. Kollmannsberger: A Plastic Damage Model With Mixed Isotropic–Kinematic Hardening for Low-Cycle Fatigue in 7020 Aluminum Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.14623.
Data | Zenodo, 2024, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14223187.
2025 | J. Blankenhagen, J. Diller, D.Siebert, P. Hegele, C. Radlbeck, M. Mensinger: Material Characterization of (CN) Austenitic Stainless Steel Manufactured by Laser Powder Bed Fusion Metals 15, no. 2: 134, https://doi.org/10.3390/met15020134
Data | Zenodo, 2025, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15222195.
2024 | J. Diller, L. Siebert, M. Winkler, D. Siebert, J. Blankenhagen, D. Wenzler, C. Radlbeck, M. Mensinger: An integrated approach for detecting and classifying pores and surface topology for fatigue assessment 316L manufactured by powder bed fusion of metals using a laser beam using CT and machine learning algorithms, Fatigue Fract Eng Mater Struct., 2024, 1-16, https://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.14375
2024 | J. Diller, J. Blankenhagen, D. Siebert, C. Radlbeck, M. Mensinger: Combined effect of surface treatment and heat treatment on the fatigue properties of AISI 316L, manufactured by powder bed fusion of metals using a laser (PBF-LB/M), International Journal of Fatigue, Volume 178, 2024, 108025, ISSN 0142-1123, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2023.108025
2023 | J. Diller, C. Radlbeck, D. Siebert, J. Blankenhagen, D. Gubetini, F. Oberhaidinger, M. Mensinger: Additive Manufacturing in Construction – Implementing Powder-Bed Fusion of Metals Using a Laser ({PBF}-{LB}/M) and Shape Optimization in the Construction Design Process. In: Engineering proceedings, 2023.
https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2023043010
2023 | A. Ghantasala, J. Diller, A. Geiser, D. Wenzler, D. Siebert, C. Radlbeck, R. Wüchner, M. Mensinger, K.U. Bletzinger: Node-Based Shape Optimization and Mechanical Test Validation of Complex Metal Components and Support Structures, Manufactured by Laser Powder Bed Fusion. In: Trzcielinski, S., Mrugalska, B., Karwowski, W., Rossi, E., Di Nicolantonio, M. (eds) Advances in Manufacturing, Production Management and Process Control. AHFE 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 274. Springer, Cham.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80462-6_2
2022 | lautet Diller, J.; Siebert, D.; Radlbeck, C.; Mensinger, M: PBF-LB/M/316L vs. hot-rolled 316L – comparison of cyclic plastic material behavior. In: Procedia Structual Integrity 2022
2022 | Diller, J.; Rier, L.; Siebert, D.; Radlbeck, C.; Krafft, F.; Mensinger, M.: Cyclic plastic material behavior of 316L manufactured by laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB/M). , In: Materials Characterization, Volume 191, 2022, 112153, ISSN 1044-5803, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar.2022.112153.
2021 | Ghantasala, A.; Diller, J.; Geiser, A.; Wenzler, D.; Siebert, D.; Radlbeck, C.; Wüchner, R.; Mensinger, M.; Bletzinger, K.U.: Node-Based Shape Optimization and Mechanical Test Validation of Complex Metal Components and Support Structures, Manufactured by Laser Powder Bed Fusion. In: Advances in Manufacturing, Production Management and Process Control. AHFE 2021; Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 274. Springer, Cham. – DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80462-6_2.
is a doctoral researcher at Rudolf Mößbauer Tenure Track Assistant Professorship of Learning Sciences and Educational Design Technologies, TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology, and TUM Institute for Advanced Study (IAS). Živa’s background in arts education serves Project Ö’s constructionist and design-based research initiative to create the AMC Edu:Lab, a dynamic learning space designed for active engagement with AMC research and innovation. In her research, Živa aims to support education about and with AMC technologies at an early age, to integrate gender-equitable perspectives into additive manufacturing practices, and to raise awareness of the importance of sustainability in construction among youth.
Project(s)
Learning, Sustainability, Design: Gender-equitable introduction of AMC to the public