Topology optimization

Arup, an engineering and design firm in UK, claims to have come up with a method for designing and 3D printing critical structural steelwork components for use in buildings and complex projects.

Is it topology optimization or is it generative design? This is the definitive test to finally answer that question and start using the latest technology.

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The combination of topology optimization software and additive manufacturing can help you create a new generation of exciting products. Tony Norton and Chad Zamler • solidThinking 3D printing... Make Parts Fast

Most histories of Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) trace the origins of the technology back to Charles Hull's 1984 patent, the same year production began

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Breaking announcements in printable materials, hardware, and the latest end-use applications are now standard at major 3D printing conferences. Focusing on the latest parts designed for additive manufacturing, typical explanations for how each was conceived likely include the terms topology optimization, lattice design, and generative design. Although these concepts are well established in an academic […]

In this guide, learn about the basics of topology optimization, its benefits and applications, and which software tools you can use to get started.

Given that automotive transportation plays such a pivotal role in our daily lives, any small improvement in its safety and efficiency can deliver a major impact at a global scale. Topology Optimization, or the process where a computer solver strips all th…

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Six essential tips for optimization and cleaning up the geometry. Especially for beginners in 3d modeling, the article contains a video and image guide.

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