Introduction to Hybrid Manufacturing

Zhang Mei brings extensive expertise in processes that integrate subtractive and additive techniques for complex part production. She earned her Master's in Mechanical Engineering researching laser cladding combined with CNC milling. Zhang has led practical demonstrations of hybrid cells, achieving tight tolerances on geometries impossible with standalone methods. She has published case studies on hybrid manufacturing in tooling and repair applications. Zhang regularly partners with manufacturing firms to implement hybrid solutions, reducing turnaround times and material waste. Her present work explores real-time toolpath adjustment algorithms for seamless process transitions.