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Reichardt, J., Baran, I., & Akkerman, R. (2018). New analytical and numerical optical model for the laser assisted tape winding process. Composites. Part A : Applied science and manufacturing, 107, 647-656. DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2018.01.029
Akkerman, R. (2018). A continuum mechanics analysis of shear characterisation methods. Composites. Part A : Applied science and manufacturing, 109, 131-140. DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2018.02.036
Slange, T. K., Warnet, L., Grouve, W. J. B., & Akkerman, R. (2017). Challenges in Stamp Forming Tailored Blanks. Paper presented at SAMPE Europe Conference 2017, Stuttgart, Germany.
Kok, T., Grouve, W. J. B., Warnet, L. L., & Akkerman, R. (2017). Quantification of tape deconsolidation during laser assisted fiber placement. Paper presented at 3rd International Symposium on Automated Composites Manufacturing, ACM 2017, Montreal, Canada.
Hosseini, S. M. A., Baran, I., & Akkerman, R. (2017). Thermal modeling strategies for laser assisted tape winding process. Paper presented at 21st International Conference on Composite Materials 2017, Xi'an, China.
Zaami, A., Baran, I., & Akkerman, R. (2017). In-line physics-based model simulation for process modeling of laser tape winding. Paper presented at 10th Forming Technology Forum 2017, Enschede, Netherlands.
Zaami, A., Baran, I., & Akkerman, R. (2017). Experimental and numerical analysis of laser reflection for optical-thermal process modeling of tape winding. Paper presented at 21st International Conference on Composite Materials 2017, Xi'an, China.
Vincent, G. A., de Bruijn, T. A., Abdul Rasheed, M. I., Wijskamp, S., & Akkerman, R. (2017). Fibre length distribution of shredded thermoplastic composite scrap. Paper presented at 21st International Conference on Composite Materials 2017, Xi'an, China.
Slange, T. K., Warnet, L. L., Grouve, W. J. B., & Akkerman, R. (2017). Influence of Prepreg Characteristics on Stamp Consolidation. In Proceedings of the 20th International ESAFORM Conference on Material Forming: ESAFORM 2017 [030034] (AIP Conference Proceedings; Vol. 1896). AIP. DOI: 10.1063/1.5008021
Su, Y., de Rooij, M., Grouve, W., & Akkerman, R. (2017). The effect of titanium surface treatment on the interfacial strength of titanium – Thermoplastic composite joints. International journal of adhesion and adhesives, 72, 98-108. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2016.10.007
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