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Yannick Carette is a Researcher at KU Leuven's Department of Mechanical Engineering, affiliated with the MaPS (Manufacturing, Assembly and Productivity in Sheet metal forming) division, which serves as a core lab for Flanders Make - the strategic research center for Flanders' manufacturing industry. His work bridges advanced manufacturing techniques with biomedical applications, focusing on precision sheet metal forming processes.
Dr. Carette's research expertise spans several interconnected domains:
- Single Point Incremental Forming (SPIF) process optimization and accuracy enhancement
- Digital Image Correlation for real-time process monitoring
- Multi-stage forming strategies using geometric decomposition techniques
- Application of manufacturing processes to medical implant production
- Statistical analysis of anatomical structures for implant design
His publication trajectory reveals an evolution from fundamental manufacturing process understanding toward specialized biomedical applications. Early work focused on core SPIF mechanics and multi-step forming strategies, while recent research integrates machine learning for accuracy prediction and applies statistical shape modeling to anatomical analysis. This interdisciplinary approach has produced innovations like using non-rigid registration techniques - adapted from medical imaging - to improve SPIF process planning.
Dr. Carette's collaborative research with medical professionals has significantly advanced understanding of anatomical variations in bones like the clavicle and tibia, explaining why standard implants often fail to fit properly. His work on thin-shell titanium clavicle implants demonstrates how manufacturing flexibility can address challenges in patient-specific medical device production.
