Veröffentlichungen

30.06. - 04.07.2025
18th International Conference on Advanced Computational Engineering and Experimenting, Naples
J. Kortsch-Banzhaf, U.Bingel, I. Majdacic, M. Dürr, H. Willig, M. Merkel
Thermal conductivity of copper foils with integrated diamond particles
A. Herkommer, D. Schuhmann, M. Merkel
Development and Analysis of Driving Cycles for the Evaluation of the Performance and Ageing of Traction Batteries in Electric Vehicles
K. Stute, M. Merkel
Influence of scanning strategy and cooling rate on microstructure formation and adaptive properties in additive manufacturing

19.02.2025
10. Fachtagung Hybride und energieeffiziente Antriebe für mobile Arbeitsmaschinen, Karlslruhe
A. Herkommer, D. Schuhmann, M. Merkel
Autonome Analyse und Optimierung der Batterieleistung in elektrifizierten Fahrzeugen: Ein datengesteuerter Ansatz zur Verbesserung der Energieeffizienz

01. - 05.07.2024
17th International Conference on Advanced Computational Engineering and Experimenting, Barcelona
A. Herkommer, D. Schuhmann, M. Merkel
Effective measurement procedures for evaluating battery conditions in electric vehicles with variable loads
C. Rockinger, J. Tomas, M. Rupp, M. Merkel
An Analysis of Technical and Economic Aspects of Digital Spare Parts on Variating Materials in PBF-LB/M
J. Kortsch-Banzhaf, S. Sharada Ramakrishna
Thermal Conductivity of Additive Manufactured Aluminum Alloys 

26. – 27.06.2024
iVT EXPO, Köln,
A. Herkommer, D. Schuhmann, M. Merkel
Mobile and compact battery level monitoring system 

20. - 24.05.2024
Postgraduate Seminar 2024, Advanced Structural Materials: Development – Manufacturing – Characterization – Applications, Porto
A. Herkommer, D. Schuhmann, M. Merkel
A System for Evaluating the State of Health of Traction Battery Systems
C. Rockinger, A. Arulalan, M. Merkel
Additive Manufacturing with biodegradable materials

18. - 21. März 2024
DAGA - 50. Jahrestagung für Akustik, Hannover
D. Grützner, G. Schultheiß, C. Ocker, S. Becker, M. Merkel, F. Czwielong
Die Rolle poröser Strukturen bei der Schallreduzierung von Axialventilatoren, ISBN: 978-3-939296-22-5

30.10. - 02.11.2023
The 24th Annual International RAPDASA Conference, Advanced Manufacturing Beyond Borders, Pretoria
M. Merkel 
3D Metal Printing, Center of virtual product development

11. - 15. September 2023
10th Convention of the European Acoustics Association, Turin
J. Benz, F. Czwielong, A. Renz, C. Ocker, M. Sedlmajer, M. Merkel, S. Schoder, S. Becker
Influence of chord length and load distribution modification on the sound emission and efficiency of a benchmark fan

03. - 07. Juli 2023
16th International Conference on Advanced Computational Engineering and Experimenting, Kreta
J. Tomas, M. Merkel, H. Altenbach
Determination of the Properties of Individual Layers in 3D Metal Printing

06. - 09. März 2023
DAGA - 49. Jahrestagung für Akustik, Hamburg
F. Czwielong, J. Benz, A. Renz, C. Ocker, M. Sedlmajer, M. Merkel, S. Becker
Der Prandtlventilator -Die glockenförmige Arbeitsverteilung für den minimal induzierten Widerstand

20. - 24. Februar 2023
Postgraduate Seminar 2023, Advanced Structural Materials: Development – Manufacturing – Characterization – Applications, Barcelona
J. Tomas, M. Merkel, H. Altenbach
Thermography and Heating in Additive Manufacturing Process

19 - 20. Oktober 2022
“HEV” Hybrid- und Elektrofahrzeuge, Conference, Gifhorn
D. Schuhmann, M. Merkel, D.K. Harrison
Integration of a hybrid drive train in a multifunctional vehicle with forward-looking production processes in consideration of specially adapted driving cycles.

12. - 13. Oktober 2022 
21TH International Sealing Conference ISC
F. Koehn, M. Sedlmajer, A. Guetlein, M. Merkel, J. Albrecht
Tungsten Carbide-Cobalt: with 3D metal printing to wear-resistant coatings for technical applications.

03.-07. Juli 2022
15th International Conference on Advanced Computational Engineering and Experimenting, Florence,
J. Tomas, M. Merkel, H. Altenbach
The mechanical and thermal properties of the unidirectional exposure strategy at different angles.
M. Merkel, C. Ocker,
Additive Manufacturing of Porous Structures.

28. Februar - 04- März 2022
Postgraduate Seminar 2022, Advanced Structural Materials: Development – Manufacturing – Characterization – Applications, Malta,
J. Tomas, C. Ocker, M. Merkel, H. Altenbach
Relationship between aluminum alloy properties and exposure strategy in laser powder bed fusion.

13. - 14. Januar 2022
5TH Annual Electrification & Battery Development for Non-Road Applications-TBM evolution group,
D. Schuhmann, M. Merkel, D.K. Harrison
Implementing effective cooling solutions for electric drivelines.    
 

11. November 2021
Workshop Additive Fertigung, Heidenheim,
C. Ocker, J. Tomas and M. Merkel
Thermische und mechanische Anisotropie in der Additiven Fertigung.

21. - 23. September 2021iVT EXPO - Electric, Hybrid and alternarive Powertrain Solutions. Vurual Live

15. - 18. August 2021
DAGA 2021 - 47. Jahrestagung für Akustik, Wien
C. Ocker, F. Czwielong, F. Krömer, P. Chaitanya, W. Pannert and S. Becker
Schallquellenlokalisierung an geschlitzten Axialventilatoren mit rotierendem Beamforming.
C. Ocker, F. Czwielong, T. F. Geyer, M. Merkel and S. Becker
Strukturierte Porosität zur Lärmminderung von Axialventilatoren.
J. Krotsch, C. Ocker and M. Delija
Ringförmiges Mikrofonarray zur Charakterisierung der Rotorstrukturschwingungen von Außenläufermotoren.

14. Juli 2021
AIAA Aviation Forum, Virtual Event
C. Ocker, F. Czwielong, T. F. Geyer, P. Chaitanya, M. Merkel and S. Becker
Permeable Structures for Leading Edge Noise Reduction.    02.-06. August 2021
BW-CAR-Kolleg: Matrials Design and Manufacturing (MDM) – Effiziente Materialien und Komponenten im Bereich der Elektromobilität, Stuttgart.
J. Tomas, M. Merkel, Thermische Anisotropie für energieeffiziente Komponenten der Elektromobilität.
D. Schuhmann, M. Merkel, D.K. Harrison, Integration of a hybrid powertrain into a multifunctional vehicle.

04. - 08. Juli 2021
14th International Conference on Advanced Computational Engineering and Experimenting, ACEX-2021,St. Jorge’s Bay, Malta
Josef Tomas, Christof Ocker, Markus Merkel: Resulting Anisotropic Properties of Printed Aluminum Alloy Parts without Rotation Angle Implementation in Manufacturing Process.
Josef Tomas, Adrian Kah, Thomas Obermayer, Leonhard Hitzler, Burkhard Heine, Edward Werner, Markus Merkel: On the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Invar36 Processed by Laser Powder Bed Fusion.

23. bis 26. Juni 2021
VI International Scientific Conference Industry 4.0 - Summer Session

24. und 25. Februar 2021
Werkstoffplus+ auto DLR Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt Institut für Fahrzeugkonzepte

23. Februar 2021
8. Fachtagung Hybride und energieeffiziente Antrieb für mobile Arbeitsmaschinen. – VDMA KIT

D. Schuhmann, M. Merkel, S. Reusch, D.K. Harrison, Development of a hybrid electric powertrain for non-road mobile machinery by means of application adapted driving profiles. 8. Fachtagung Hybride und energieeffiziente Antriebe für mobile Arbeitsmaschinen. 23 Februar 2021. P 147-166
ISBN 978-3-7315-1071-0  / DOI 10.5445/KSP/1000127640

09. und 10. Februar 2021
iVT EXPO – Electric, Hybrid and alternative Powertrain Solutions Virtual Live

18 und 19 Januar 2021
4TH Annual Electrification & Battery Development for Non-Road Applications - TBM evolution group

15. bis 17. September 2020
E-Motive 12TH Konferenz

24. bis 25. Juli 2020
iVT EXPO INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY, Köln

15. bis 19. Juni 2020
AIAA AVIATION Forum, Virual Event
C. Ocker, T.F. Geyer, F. Czwielong, F. Krömer, S. Becker, M. Merkel, W. Pannert, Experimental Investigation of the Impact of 3D-Metal-Printed Perforated Leading Edges on Airfoil and Axial Fan Noise. Proceedings of 26th AIAA/CEAS Aeronautics Conference, 2020, 14-19 June.

25. bis 27 Februar 2020
WindForS Spring Meeting, Stuttgart

06. bis 07. Februar 2020
3rd Annual Electrification & Battery Development for Non-Road Applications, Frankfurt

27. bis 29. Januar 2020
WJAM International Conference / Welding, Joining & Additive Manufacturing, Ramat-Gan (Israel)

01.bis 05. Juli 2019
13th International Conference on Advanced Computational Engineering and Experimenting, ACEX-2019, Athen

01. bis 05. April 2019
Hannover Messe, Hannover

21. März 2019
MAV Innovation Forum, Böblingen

13. und 14. Februar 2019
Electric & Hybrid Industrial Vehicle Technology Conference 2019, Köln

23. Oktober 2018
Technologietag Leichtbau 2018, Schwäbisch Gmünd

25. bis 27. September 2018
Experience Additive Manufacturing, Augsburg
 

24. bis 28. September 2018
"100 Stunden Morgen" Themenwoche zur digitalen Zukunft und Innovation im Mittelstand, Stuttgart

22. und 23. September 2018
make Ostwürttemberg ZUKUNFT. TRENDS. DIGITALITÄT., Heidenheim

20. bis 25. August 2018
IUTAM Symposium on Mechanical Design and Analysis for AM Technologies, Moskau
J. Tomas, M. Merkel, H. Altenbach, On the optical thermography in selective laser melting process. (Keynote), IUTAM Symposium on Mechanical Design and Analysis for AM Technologies. Moscow, Russia

01. bis 05. Juli 2018
12th International Conference on Advanced Computational Engineering and Experimenting, ACEX-2018, Amsterdam

14. bis 17. Mai 2018
Pro-AM 2018, The 3rd International Conference on Progress in Additive Manufacturing, Singapore
J. Tomas, T. Schubert, T. Bernthaler, M. Merkel, G. Schneider, D. Sellmer, Laser sintering of tungsten carbide cutter shafts with integrated cooling channels, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conferences on Progress in Additive Manufacturing, 297 - 302, 2018.
hdl.handle.net/10356/88554

23. bis 27. April 2018
Hannover Messe, Hannover

D. Grützner, G. Schultheiß, F. Czwielong, M. Merkel, S. Becker, Additively manufactured (PBF-LB) Modular Fan Blades with Structured Porosity for Noise Reduction in Turbulent Inflow Conditions, Proceedings of FAN 2025, 2025

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D. Grützner, G. Schultheiß, B. Berchtenbreiter, M. Sedlmajer, M. Merkel, S. Becker, Akustische Bestimmung der Porosität von additiv gefertigten dreifach-periodischen Minimalflächenstrukturen, Proceedings of DAS|DAGA 2025, 537-540, 2025.

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J. Kortsch-Banzhaf, J. Tomas, M. Merkel, Heat Transfer—Modeling, Simulation, Measurement. Lecture Notes on Advanced Structured Materials 3, Volume 226, Seite 71-83, Springer Nature 2025.

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J. Kortsch-Banzhaf, F. Schäfer, S. Ruck, F. Köhn, H. Riegel, M. Merkel, J Albrecht, Laser Patterning of TiAlN for the Creation of Surfaces with Selective, Anisotropic Wetting. Lecture Notes on Advanced Structured Materials 3, Volume 226, Seite 415-425, Springer Nature 2025.

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A. Herkommer; D. Schuhmann; M. Merkel, A System for Evaluating the Health Status of Traction Battery Systems in Electric-Powered Vehicles. Lecture Notes on Advanced Structured Materials 3, Volume 226, Seite 439-448, Springer Nature 2025.

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A. Herkommer; D. Schuhmann; M. Merkel, Autonomes Batteriesystem zur Bewertung und Zukunftsprognose von Traktionsbatterien – ein datengesteuerter Ansatz.
10. Fachtagung Hybride und energieeffiziente Antriebe für mobile Arbeitsmaschinen, Karlsruher Schriftenreihe Fahrzeugsystemtechnik Band 124, Institut für Fahrzeugsystemtechnik, 2025

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M. Kul; B. Akgül; Y.Z. Karabay; L. Hitzler; E. Sert; M. Merkel, Minimum and Stable Coefficient of Thermal Expansion by Three-Step Heat Treatment of Invar 36. Crystals 2024, 14, 1097, 2024.

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D. Grützner, G. Schultheiß, C. Ocker, S. Becker, M. Merkel, F. Czwielong, Die Rolle poröser Strukturen bei der Schallreduzierung von Axialventilatoren, DAGA 2024 – 50. Jahrestagung für Akustik, 1183-1186, 2024.

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J. Kortsch-Banzhaf, S. Höing, L. Kallien, M. Merkel, Wärmeleitfähigkeit in Abhängigkeit der Zusammensetzung einer AlSi10MnMg-Sekundärlegierung, Materialwiss. Werkstofftech, Vol. 55, Issue 6, Seiten: 910–916, 2024.

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F. Ferrano, M. Fateri, M. Merkel, J. Hertel, Simulating Elastoplastic and Anisotropic Behavior in Thermoplastic Additively Manufactured Components: An Application-Oriented Modeling Approach. Polymers 16, 1234, 2024.

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G. Schultheiß, B. Heine, M, Merkel, Characterization of flexural fatigue behaviour of additively manufactured (PBF–LB) gyroid structures, Progress in Additive Manufacturing. 2024

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J. Kortsch-Banzhaf, G. Schultheis, M. Merkel, Investigation of the Thermophysical Properties of Porous Steel Components made by Selective Laser Melting, Lecture Notes on Advanced Structured Materials 2, Volume 203, Springer Nature. 2024

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E. Sert, J. Köppel, M. Butze, F. Brockmann, M. Merkel, A. Öchsner, Determination of the Fatigue Behaviour of Laser Powder-Bed Fused AlSi10Mg Specimens Using Surface and Heat Treatments. In: Altenbach, H., Hitzler, L., Johlitz, M., Merkel, M., Öchsner, A. (eds) Lectures Notes on Advanced Structured Materials 2. Advanced Structured Materials, vol 203. Springer, Cham. 2024,

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J. Kortsch-Banzhaf, S. SharadaRamakrishna, C. Rockinger, M. Merkel, Thermal Anisotropy Using the Hot Disk Method, Collaborative Research Advancing Engineering Solutions for Real-World Challenges, Seite 192-194. 2024

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M. Kul, B. Akgül, Y.Z. Karabay, L. Hitzler, E. Sert, M. Merkel, Minimum and Stable Coefficient of Thermal Expansion by Three-Step Heat Treatment of Invar 36. Crystals 14, 1097, 2024.

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F. Czwielong, J. Benz, C. Ocker, A. Renz, M. Sedlmajer, M. Merkel, S. Becker, On the Aeroacoustic Properties of a Prandtl-Fan, Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, 6, V006T10A007, 15 Seiten. 2023.

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J. Sykora; M. Sedlmajer; T. Schubert; M. Merkel; L. Kroft; L. Kucerova; J. Rehor, Additive Manufacturing of WC-Co Specimens with Internal Channels. Materials, 16, 3907. 2023

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D. Schuhmann, M. Merkel, D.K. Harrison, Highly efficient and resource-saving function-integrated additively manufactured components for the mobility of tomorrow. Quality Analysis of Additively Manufactured Metals, Pages 781-813, 2023.

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M. Merkel, M. Rupp, M. Sedlmajer, Digital Product Development by Additive Manufacturing, Lectures Notes on Advanced Structured Materials, Advanced Structured Materials, vol 153. Springer, pp 45–52, 2022.

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D. Schuhmann, Grithen Pinto, M. Merkel, D.K. Harrison, Study on additive manufacturing of metal components for mobility in the area of after-sales with spare and performance parts. Vehicles, 4(4), 957-977, 2022.

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D. Schuhmann, C. Rockinger, M. Merkel, D.K. Harrison, A study on additive manufacturing for Electromobility. World Electric Vehicle Journal, 18(8), 154, 2022.

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D. Schuhmann, M. Rupp, M. Merkel, D. K. Harrison, Additive vs. Conventional Manufacturing of Metal Components: Selection of the Manufacturing Process Using the AHP Method. Processes 10 (8), 1617, 2022.

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L. Hitzler, M.Z. Shahul Hameed, A. Kah, M. Merkel, E. Werner, Thermal expansion and temperature-dependent Young’s modulus of Invar fabricated via laser powder-bed fusion.
Progress in Additive Manufacturing 7 (3), 463-470, 2022.

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M. Rupp, R. Klink, M. Merkel, D. K. Harrison, Additive Manufacturing in the Scope of Industry 4.0: A Review on Energy Consumption and Building Time Estimation for Laser Powder Bed-Fusion Processes. Proceedings of VI International Scientific Conference Summer Session Industry 4.0, 7 (4), 118 -122, 2022.

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J. Tomas, M. Merkel, H. Altenbach, On the Optical Thermography in Selective Laser Melting Process. Mech. Solids 57, 597–603 (2022).

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B. Heine, A. Kah, M. Sedlmajer, C. Ocker, M. Merkel, Impact of corrosion on mechanical properties of additively manufactured Invar 36. Material Science and Engineering Technology, 53 (3), 316–327, 2022.

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P. Mindermann, R. Müllner, E. Dieringer, C. Ocker, R. Klink, M. Merkel, G. T. Gresser, Design of Fiber-Composite/Metal–Hybrid Structures Made by Multi-Stage Coreless Filament Winding. Applied Sciences, 12 (5), 2296, 2022.

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M. Rupp, M. Buck, R. Klink, M. Merkel, D. K. Harrison, Additive manufacturing of steel for digital spare parts - A perspective on carbon emissions for decentral production, Cleaner Environmental Systems, 4, 100069, 2022

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C. Ocker, E. Blumendeller, P. Berlinger, W. Pannert, A. Clifton, Localization of wind turbine noise using a microphone array in wind tunnel measurements,

Wind Energy, 25(1), 149- 167, 2022.

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C. Ocker, W. Pannert, Three-dimensional acoustic energy flow from rotating sound sources. Acta Acustica, 5(48),1-9, 2021.

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F. Köhn, M. Sedlmajer, J. Albrecht, M. Merkel, Additive Manufacturing of Tungsten Carbide Surfaces with Extreme Wear Resistivity; Coatings, 11(10), 1240;

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C. Ocker, F. Czwielong, F. Krömer, P. Chaitanya, W. Pannert and S. Becker, Schallquellenlokalisierung an geschlitzten Axialventilatoren mit rotierendem Beamforming, Proceedings of DAGA 2021 - 47. Jahrestagung für Akustik, 769-772, 2021.

C. Ocker, F. Czwielong, T. F. Geyer, M. Merkel and S. Becker, Strukturierte Porosität zur Lärmminderung von Axialventilatoren. Proceedings of DAGA 2021 - 47. Jahrestagung für Akustik, 1512-1515, 2021.

J. Krotsch, C. Ocker and M. Delija, Ringförmiges Mikrofonarray zur Charakterisierung der Rotorstrukturschwingungen von Außenläufermotoren. Proceedings of DAGA 2021 - 47. Jahrestagung für Akustik, 765-768, 2021.

M. Rupp, M. Merkel, Direct Digital Manufacturing - The role of cost accounting for online hubs to access industry 4.0. Proceedings of VI International Scientific Conference Summer Session Industry 4.0, 107 -110, 2021.
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C. Ocker, T. F. Geyer, F. Czwielong, F. Krömer, W. Pannert, M. Merkel, S. Becker, Permeable Leading Edges for Airfoil and Fan Noise Reduction in Disturbed Inflow. AIAA Journal, 59(12), 4969-4986, 2021.

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C. Ocker, F. Czwielong, T. F. Geyer, C. Paruchuri, M. Merkel, S. Becker, Permeable Structures for Leading Edge Noise Reduction. Proceedings of 27th AIAA/CEAS Aeronautics Conference, AIAA 2021-2192, 20 pages, 2021.

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D. Schuhmann, M. Merkel, S. Reusch, D.K. Harrison, Development of a hybrid electric powertrain for non-road mobile machinery by means of application adapted driving profiles. 8. Fachtagung Hybride und energieeffiziente Antriebe für mobile Arbeitsmaschinen. 23 Februar 2021. P 147-166

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M. Rupp, M. Schneckenburger, M. Merkel, R. Börret, D. K. Harrison, Industry 4.0: A Technological-Oriented Definition Based on Bibliometric Analysis and Literature Review. J. Open Innov. Technol. Mark. Complex., 7(1), 68, 2021.

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J. Tomas, A. Öchsner, M. Merkel, Experimental Study on Thermal Properties of Hollow Sphere Structures. Defect and Diffusion Forum, 407(4), 185-191, 2021

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D. Schuhmann, M. Merkel, D.K. Harrison, Made to measure. The magazine for industrial vehicle technology, design & engineering, Ausgabe November 2020, 36-40, 2020

J. Tomas, L. Hitzler, M. Köller, J. von Kobylinski, M. Sedlmajer, E. Werner, M. Merkel, The Dimensional Accuracy of Thin-Walled Parts Manufactured by Laser-Powder Bed Fusion Process. J. Manuf. Mater. Process. 2020, 4(3), 91-103, 2020

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S. Hafenstein, L. Hitzler, E. Sert, A. Öchsner, M. Merkel, E. Werner, Critical Quenching Rates After Solution Annealing: Peculiarities of Aluminum–Silicon Alloys Fabricated by Laser Powder-Bed Fusion. TMS 2020 149th Annual Meeting & Exhibition Supplemental Proceedings. Springer International Publishing, 2020

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L. Hitzler, E. Sert, E. Schuch, A. Öchsner, M. Merkel, B. Heine, E. Werner, Fracture toughness of L-PBF fabricated aluminium–silicon: a quantitative study on the role of crack growth direction with respect to layering. Progress in Additive Manufacturing, 2020

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L. Hitzler, S. Hafenstein, F. Mendez Martin, H. Clemens, E. Sert, A. Öchsner, M. Merkel, E. Werner, Heat Treatments and Critical Quenching Rates in Additively Manufactured Al–Si–Mg Alloys. Materials 13 (3), 720-737, 2020

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M. Steinhauser, E. Sert, L. Hitzler, A. Öchsner, M. Merkel, Fatigue Behavior of the Additively Manufactured Tool Steel H13 after Surface Treatment using Different Post-Processing Methods. Practical Metallography, 57 (3), 140-167, 2020
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C. Ocker, T. F. Geyer, F. Czwielong, F. Krömer, M. Merkel, S. Becker, Experimental Investigation of the Impact of 3D-Metal-Printed Perforated Leading Edges on Airfoil and Axial Fan Noise. Proceedings of 26th AIAA/CEAS Aeronautics Conference, AIAA 2020-2529, 19 pages 2020.

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H. Baumgartl, J. Tomas, R, Büttner, M. Merkel, A deep learning-based model for defect detection in laser-powder bed fusion using in-situ thermographic monitoring. Progress in Additive Manufacturing, 5, 277-285, 2020.

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E. Sert, L. Hitzler, S. Hafenstein, M. Merkel, E. Werner, A. Öchsner, Tensile and compressive behaviour of additively manufactured AlSi10Mg samples. Progress in Additive Manufacturing 5, 305-313, 2020.

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E. Sert, L. Hitzler, M. Merkel, E. Werner, A. Öchsner, Additive manufacturing of AlSi10Mg samples using the selective laser melting technique: correlation between tensile and torsion behavior. Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik 51 (7), 856-861, 2020.

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E. Sert, L. Hitzler, B. Heine, M. Merkel, E. Werner, A. Öchsner, Influence of the Heat Treatment on the Microstructure and Hardness of Additively Manufactured AlSi10Mg Samples. Pract. Metallogr., Vol. 56, No. 2, 91-105, 2019

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E. Sert, E. Schuch, A. Öchsner, L. Hitzler, E. Werner, M. Merkel, Tensile strength performance with determination of the Poisson‘s ratio of additively manufactured AlSi10Mg samples. Materialwiss. Werkstofftech., 50, 539-545, 2019

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S. Heilgeist, B. Heine, M. Merkel, L. Hitzler, Z. Javanbakht, A. Öchsner, The influence of post-heat treatments on the tensile strength and surface hardness of selectively laser-melted AlSi10Mg. Materialwiss. Werkstofftech., 50, 546-552, 2019

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L. Hitzler, J. Hirsch, J. Tomas, M. Merkel, W. Hall, A. Öchsner, In-plane Anisotropy of Selective Laser Melted Stainless Steel: The Importance of the Rotation Angle Increment and the Limitation Window. Proc. Inst. Mech. Eng., Part L, 233(7), 1419-1428, 2019

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L. Hitzler, E. Sert, M. Merkel, A. Öchsner, E. Werner, Fracture Toughness and Fatigue Strength of Selective Laser Melted Aluminium–Silicon: An Overview. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (ed.), TMS 2019 148th, 407-412, 2019

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J.P. Körperich, M. Merkel, Thermographic analysis of the building height impact on the properties of tool steel in selective laser beam melting. Materials Science & Engineering Technology, 49 (5), 689-695, 2018

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L. Hitzler, M. Merkel, W. Hall, A. Öchsner, A Review of Metal Fabricated with Powder-Bed Based Additive Manufacturing Techniques: Process, Nomenclature, Materials, Achievable Properties, and its Utilization in the Medical Sector. Advanced Engineering Materials, 20 (5), 1-28, 2018.

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L. Hitzler, N. Schoch, B. Heine, M. Merkel, W. Wall, A. Öchsner, Compressive behaviour of additively manufactured AlSi10Mg, Materials Science & Engineering Technology, 49, 683 - 688, 2018.

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E. Sert, L. Hitzler, M. Merkel, A. Öchsner, Development of additively manufactured, topology-optimized interface elements uniting an electrical drivetrain with a conventional chassis. Materials Science & Engineering Technology, 49, 674 - 682, 2018.

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L. Hitzler, J. Hirsch, J. Tomas, M. Merkel, W. Hall, A. Öchsner, In-plane Anisotropy of Selective Laser Melted Stainless Steel: The Importance of the Rotation Angle Increment and the Limitation Window. Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, 2018.

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L. Hitzler, F. Alifui-Segbaya, P. Williams, B. Heine, M. Heitzmann, W. Hall, M Merkel., A. Öchsner, Additive Manufacturing of Cobalt-Based Dental Alloys: Analysis of Microstructure and Physicomechanical Properties, Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 2018,

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L. Hitzler, P. Williams, M. Merkel, H. Wayne, A. Öchsner, Correlation between the Energy Input and the Microstructure of Additively Manufactured Cobalt-Chromium, Defect and Diffusion Forum, 379, 157 - 165, 2017.

https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/DDF.379.157      

L. Hitzler, J. Hirsch, M. Merkel, A. Öchsner, Thermal environment and inclination angle dependencies on the surface quality of selective laser melted 316L steel, Defect and Diffusion Forum, 372, 202 - 207, 2017.

https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/DDF.372.202      

L. Hitzler, J. Hirsch, M. Merkel, W. Hall, A. Öchsner, Position dependent surface quality in Selective Laser Melting. Materials Science & Engineering Technology, 48, 327 - 334, 2017.

https://doi.org/10.1002/mawe.201600742      

L. Hitzler, J. Hirsch, B. Heine, M. Merkel, W. Hall, A. Öchsner, On the Anisotropic Mechanical Properties of Selective Laster-Melted Stainless Steel, Materials, 10, 1136, 2017.

https://doi.org/10.3390/ma10101136      

L. Hitzler, J. Hirsch, J. Schanz, B. Heine, M. Merkel, W. Hall, A. Öchsner, Fracture toughness of selective laser melted AlSi10Mg, Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, 230, 789 – 798, 2017.

https://doi.org/10.1177/1464420716687337      

L. Hitzler, C. Janousch, J. Schanz, M. Merkel, B. Heine, F. Mack, W. Hall, A. Öchsner, Direction and location dependency of selective laser melted AlSi10Mg specimens, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 243, 48 - 61, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2016.11.029      

J. Schanz, M. Hofele, S. Ruck, T. Schubert, L. Hitzler, G. Schneider, M. Merkel, H. Riegel, Metallurgical investigations of laser remelted additively manufactured AlSi10Mg parts, Materials Science & Engineering Technology, 48, 463 - 476, 2017.

https://doi.org/10.1002/mawe.201700039      

L. Hitzler, J. Hirsch, M. Merkel, W. Hall, A. Öchsner, Position dependent surface quality in selective laser melting, Materials Science & Engineering Technology, 48, 327 - 334, 2017.

https://doi.org/10.1002/mawe.201600742      

J. Schanz, M. Hofele, l. Hitzler, M. Merkel, H. Riegel, Laser polishing of additive manufactured AlSi10Mg parts with an oscillating laser beam, Machining, Joining and Modifications of Advanced Materials, Advanced Structured Materials, 61,159 - 169, 2016.

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1082-8_16      

A. Liebisch, M. Merkel, On the numerical simulation of the thermal behavior during the selective laser melting process, Materials Science & Engineering Technology, 47, 521 - 529, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1002/mawe.201600528      

C. Janousch, R. Winkler, M. Merkel, H. Altenbach, A. Öchsner, On the isotropic and anisotropic thermal conductivity of metallic hollow sphere structures, Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, 230, 789 - 798, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1177/1464420715602726      

L. Hitzler, C. Janousch, J. Schanz, M. Merkel, F. Mack, A. Öchsner, Non-destructive evaluation of AlSi10Mg prismatic samples generated by selective laser melting: Influence of manufacturing conditions, Materials Science & Engineering Technology, 47, 564 - 581, 2016.

https://doi.org/10.1002/mawe.201600532 

L. Hitzler, M. Merkel, P. Freytag, Design of a subframe to integrate an electric drivetrain in existing vehicles, Materials Science & Engineering Technology, 46, 454 - 461, 2015.

https://doi.org/10.1002/mawe.201500421      

Josef Tomas, Christof Ocker, Markus Merkel: Resulting Anisotropic Properties of Printed Aluminum Alloy Parts without Rotation Angle Implementation in Manufacturing Process

Josef Tomas, Adrian Kah, Thomas Obermayer, Leonhard Hitzler, Burkhard Heine, Edward Werner, Markus Merkel: On the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Invar36 Processed by Laser Powder Bed Fusion

D. Schuhmann, S. Reusch, M. Merkel, D.K. Harrison, Modular and scalable electric drive platform for non-road mobile machinery, Tagungsband 12th Expert Forum Electric Vehicle Drives 15 – 17 September, 2020 - online

J. Tomas, M. Merkel, H. Altenbach, On the optical thermography in selective laser melting process. (Keynote), IUTAM Symposium on Mechanical Design and Analysis for AM Technologies.Moscow, Russia, August 20 – 25, 2018

M. Merkel, T. Schubert, T. Bernthaler, J. Tomas, G. Schneider, D. Sellmer, Laser sintering of tungsten carbide cutter shafts with integrated cooling channels, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conferences on Progress in Additive Manufacturing, 297 - 302, 2018.

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A. Gütlein, Dipl.-Ing.; F. Weber, Dipl.-Wirtschafts-Chemiker; T. Schubert, M.Sc.; Dr. T. Bernthaler, Dipl.-Ing.; M. Sedlmajer, M.Eng.; Prof. Dr.-Ing. M. Merkel, Herstellung von hybriden Gleitringen mittels additivem Verfahren, Conference report: 20th International Sealing Conference ISC, Volume 2018,

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A. Gütlein, F. Weber, A. Thiele, M. Merkel, M. Sedlmajer, D. Vogt, Cartridge seals with parts produced with laser beam melting, Conference report: 19th International Sealing Conference ICT, 2016.

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U. Berger, M. Merkel, A. Liebisch, The influence of preheating on laser beam melting, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Progress in Additive Manufacturing (Pro-AM 2016), Singapore, 306-311, 2016.

https://dr.ntu.edu.sg/handle/10220/41809