Udo Fiedler

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Udo Fiedler is a faculty member at the Technical University of Central Hesse (THM), Department of Business Administration and Economics, where he serves as Head of the Production Engineering Laboratory and Member of the Senate. His academic work focuses on manufacturing engineering with specialization in high-speed machining, production processes, and machine tools.

His research interests include:

• High-Speed Machining (HSC) and precision manufacturing
• Green machining of sintered parts in the green state
• Process optimization using statistical experimental design
• Machine tool technology and NC programming
• Industry 4.0 applications in manufacturing education
• Process monitoring and control for increased manufacturing safety

Prof. Fiedler's publication record demonstrates an evolution from fundamental machining processes toward integrating AI with traditional manufacturing. His recent work shows strong emphasis on applying artificial intelligence to quality prediction, optimizing green machining processes, and implementing Industry 4.0 concepts through learning factory approaches, bridging traditional manufacturing engineering with modern digital technologies.

His significant scientific contributions include:

• Development of methods for NC programming of complex workpieces
• Research on stability lobe diagrams for milling processes
• Studies comparing different production methods including HSC, EDM, and generative processes
• Work on mechatronic tool holders for process monitoring
• Applications in the ophthalmic industry for precision machining of spectacle lenses

Prof. Fiedler teaches multiple courses at THM including Factory Planning/Ergonomics, Handling and Assembly Technology, Innovative Manufacturing Processes, and Machine Tools at the bachelor's level, and Learning Factory 1 and 2 at the master's level. He leads current research projects including Klag-Robotics (2023-2025), Loewe Project OST (2018-2021), and GrünSpan (2014-2015), demonstrating sustained research activity across multiple manufacturing domains.